Senior Clinical Research Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary Senior Clinical Research Practitioner- Band 5 Cystic Fibrosis Research Are you interested in an exciting career in clinical research?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated senior clinical research practitioner to join an exciting new research initiative in cystic fibrosis (CF) research.
The research programme is funded by an award to University of Manchester to create an Innovation Hub in CF research, with a focus on understanding and preventing CF exacerbations.
The Hub will run clinical studies across multiple UK CF centres, with the lead centre being the Manchester Adult CF Centre at Wythenshawe Hospital.
Main duties of the job In this role they will be closely working with the Clinical Fellow, Project manager and Research Technician.
Mainly, responsible for delivering trial activities for participants at the Adult CF Centre in Manchester, keeping data entry up to date and managing the flow of samples between collection and analysis sites, responsible for working with patients to ensure that samples and data are returned on time by sending reminders through the app and contact them when necessary.
Closely working with the research clinical fellow and the project manager they will assist in the training and support of other CF centres.
This role will involve working with inpatients as well as arranging routine and acute visits and running outpatient visits through the Clinical Research Facility.
They will also be required to carry out home monitoring activities on participants consenting to this study component.
This will involve travel within 90 minutes of base to obtain home sampling of mould.
and will require that the post holder has their own transport and a valid driving licence.
The post is for 12 months initially but with opportunity to extend to three years upon agreement between all parties.
About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £ & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts.
We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals.
We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes.
What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.
This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others.
Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.
All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at .
Were looking forward to hearing from you
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant degree in a science of health related discipline or equivalent knowledge and experience in clinica Research Interest Desirable ECDL or equivalent research qualification Training & Experience Essential Substantial experience of working in a clinical or patient facing environment Experience of working in a research environment Proven experience of working to deadlines Proven experience of dealing with a busy workload Desirable Data management Experience Evidence of CPD Experience of working in the NHS Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent communication skills Awareness and respect for confidentially Demonstrable IT skills including email and Microsoft office programs (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) Knowledge of patient information systems Ability to demonstrate people management Desirable Evidence of IT training Advanced use of spreadsheets Knowledge of information governance Clinical skills, including venepuncture Knowledge Essential Understanding of Clinical Research Knowledge of ICH- Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research Desirable Knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of trust policies and procedures Working knowledge of Research Governance Medical knowledge/ terminology specific to the speciality Attributes Essential Proactive and able to work on own initiative Able to organise and prioritise own workload Team player Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure Ability to delegate where appropriate Ability to work flexible shift pattern as required Ability to communicate effectively at all levels Conscientious and hard working Ability to work to tight and / or unexpected deadlines Willingness to undertake training Willingness to travel across multiple sites as indicated Self-motivated and Innovative Desirable Ability to troubleshoot effectively Others Essential Ability to work unsupervised or part of a team Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust values Full driving licence and willingness to conduct research visits at participants homes.
Desirable Awareness of research at MFT



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