Assistant Research Practitioner

3 weeks ago

Coventry, United Kingdom University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Full time

The Research Assistant Practitioner will provide clinical and administrative support to the clinical research teams with the Maternity/Tommy's team and Fertility research team in the first instance, ensuring the safe conduct of research in accordance with the regulatory and legal frameworks relating to the planning, undertaking and closure of research studies, providing assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected.

The post holder will be supported through a comprehensive training/competency package as appropriate to the job role and will assist in the identification, recruitment and management of participants into a portfolio of research studies including but not restricted to commercial and non-commercial clinical trials. Having completed all relevant competencies and under the supervision of registered nursing staff they will also be responsible for the co-ordination and management of a portfolio of research studies that not involve administration of medicines and contribute to the delivery of clinical trials within bounds of their clinical practice.

The job holder may be required to carry out other similar or related duties which do not fall within the work outlined in the description which may reasonably be required to deliver a comprehensive research service to our patients. The Line Manager, in consultation with the post holder will undertake any review.

Clinical

Provide appropriate information to patients and their carers participating in studies.

Arrange patient assessments and visits as appropriate to relevant study protocol

Assist the research team in the preparation and conduct of the clinic visits for patients enrolled in research study

Under supervision or after appropriate training, carry out clinical procedures including but not limited to vital sign measurement, ECG acquisition, phlebotomy and cannulation, height, weight blood pressure measurements

Report all findings from clinical procedures to research team and accurately document as advised by team in appropriate research files, logs and databases and patient records

After appropriate training and assessment of competence process blood, urine and other samples according to protocols such as preparing serum separation using centrifuge and pipetting. Preparing for ambient or frozen storage and shipment as directed

Arrange couriers for safe and timely transport of all clinical samples

Attend multi-disciplinary meetings to support the team with patient identification and recruitment

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence ® designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

**Research Teams**:
This summary contains the core responsibilities as listed, allowing for a core job description to be used across Specialties enabling standardisation of the responsibilities.

The post holder will be employed by the Research and Development Department (R&D) to work within the Midwifery and Fertility research teams predominantly, though there may be a need to work flexibly across several research speciality teams as service requirements dictate.

They will contribute to the provision of a clinical research service based normally at the location of the employing organisation (UHCW NHS Trust); however, travel to other sites may be required as per study requirements or set out under contractual agreements for the delivery of a local cross cutting clinical research service.

Research

Support Research Midwives, Nurses and Physicians by assisting in the planning and conduct of all types of research studies

Adhere to trial protocols and work in accordance with ICH GCP

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