Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for two undergraduate Diagnostic Radiography students to complete a research internship within the Radiography Research Team.

We are looking for enthusiastic students with an interest in pursuing a future research career to complete the internship within the summer period (July/August 2024). This opportunity will be paid and support can be provided for accommodation, subsistence and guided training.

The internship will be held over a 4-week period. This is can be undertaken in one period or two 2-week blocks.

You will have the opportunity to experience real-world research linked to a wide-bore Cone Beam CT scanner and understand how clinical research is being driven by Allied Health Professionals in Principal Investigator roles. You will be supervised by a Diagnostic Radiographer and Physiotherapist who are active in research.

Eligibility criteria

1. Interns must be in their second or third year of their degree level study on a registered Diagnostic Radiography course in England. Degree level study may include taught undergraduate degrees or degree apprenticeships (Unfortunately due to funding constraints, we are unable to accept pre-registration MSc students).

2. Have a willingness to explore a future research career in diagnostic radiography.

3. Applicants must based in Wakefield (Monday-Friday) for the duration of the internship. Travel and accommodation costs will be provided.

4. Must be able to provide a reference from a lecturer at your HEI.

Main duties of the job

Learning objectives of the internship include:

1. To understand how clinical research can improve services and drive better outcomes for patients.

2. To understand and experience research that looks to impact clinical pathways, optimise image acquisition and improve patient experience.

3. To understand the process of research, and the principles that guide its delivery within the health and social care context.

4. To understand the range of radiography research careers.

5. To understand how research is informed by critical appraisal of the current evidence base.

6. To contribute to peer review journal manuscript and/or abstract for scientific conference.

7. Contribute to team meetings and wider research support to the radiology department.

8. To broaden current research skill base and network within a supportive team.

Project summaries:

1. Systematic review of Cone Beam CT in trauma: An opportunity to use the Covidence platform to critically analyse and synthesise a body of literature. Interns will be offered the opportunity to co-author a peer-review paper.

2. The ALIGN Study: Interns will be able to support active recruitment, data collection and interim analysis on this study.

During the placement you will be expected to work at the level of a Band 3 Clinical Trials Assistant (CTA). An example job description and person specification have been supplied.

About us

We provide care and support to over a million people inWakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across ourthree hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront ofinnovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of ourworkforce. We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectfuland maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make MidYorkshire the best place to work and receive care.

We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasmirrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity andgender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support tosomeone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of theLGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currentlyunder-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications frommembers of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure allapplicants are treated fairly and consistently.

We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuableguidance and feedback from those with lived experience.

We have a clear vision and you could be part of this Ifyou share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of ourpatients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Thepost holder will assist with the delivery of direct and indirect clinical researchcare in support of research studies. The post holder is expected to completegeneral administrative duties associated with study set up, running and closingof a clinical trial including data collection, data entry and maintenance ofessential documents. Ensure all work undertaken, is in accordance with theInternational Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice Guidelines(ICH-GCP) to ensure provision of high-quality care.

Thepost holder will carry out assigned clinical duties under supervision of seniornursing staff and other relevant professional practitioners to provide a safeenvironment for the treatment of research participants.

To provide support to theResearch team in the following areas;

Patient support.

To assist in the identification of patienteligibility for studies/trials. Liaise with other appropriate health careprofessionals Co-ordination of pre-study tests, obtainingresults/X-Rays and arranging appropriate appointments as per clinical trialprotocols To assist with the co-ordination of thepatients journey through the clinical trial protocol requisition andorganisation of any necessary investigations.

Team Working;

To ensure that all members of the multidisciplinaryteam are aware of the current trials portfolio. To provide feedback to Clinical teams onissues relating to recruitment, protocol amendments and trial results. The post holder will demonstrate the abilityto manage their own administrative case-load, working as part of the team. In conjunction with all members of theclinical trials team and appropriate healthcare professionals, develop acohesive and flexible team working environment across the service.

Administration.

To assist the research teams in the formulation of documentation inpreparation for ethical submission and R&D submission. To assist the research team in setting up new studies/trials, ensuringsite files are maintained in accordance to ICH GCP To be responsible for the collection and collation of trial data andcompletion of trial documentation in accordance with trial protocols. To ensure that all quality-of-life assessments are completed in linewith protocol requests. This may involveundertaking telephone assessments. To ensure that all trial data is submitted to the study sponsor withinthe specified time constraints. To manage and respond to any data queries received. To maintain a monthly accrual list of all studies and distribute amongthe relevant members of the MDTs To report monthly accrual data on all patients recruited into studieshighlighting local activities that might impact on achievement of targets To ensure all accrual data is inputted onto the recruitment database/electronicsystems To be responsible for monitoring and ordering specific trial equipmentand stationary To assist in the planning and organising study feasibility meetings andsite initiation meetings, involving internal and external teams. To take minutes and maintain documentation during trial managementmeetings or other related meetings To assist in the writing of standard operating procedures Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

Approachable/able to work under own initiative. Adaptable to change, diplomatic and calm under pressure. Optimistic, energetic, visionary, innovative and decisive. Willingness to travel to and work within other local NHS organisations.

Desirable

Previously worked within multi centre organisations.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Awareness of own limitations. Ability to work in a busy environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to concentrate with accurate data collection and input to Case Report Files. Acknowledging ethical issues related to daily work.

Desirable

Understanding of good Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Other

Essential

Good attendance record/flexibility/reliability.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to communicate in a variety of settings and with people of varying levels of understanding. Accurate data management and organisation. Good time management skills and have the ability to respond to change and to make decisions. Can organise and prioritise workload with minimal supervision. Attention to detail and able to identify errors with documentation.

Desirable

Microsoft Excel skills Pivot tables.

Experience

Essential

Evidence of previous administrative experience. Ability to demonstrate accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail in written documentation. Ability to confidently communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary setting. Previous experience of working within a team. Ability to use a variety of computer software systems.

Desirable

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the standards contained in the research governance framework for health and social care, and ICH-GCP (Good Clinical Practice). Experience of working in a Radiography team (clinical placement). Experience of dealing with people in a health setting/environment, including vulnerable patients. Experience of working in a research setting. Previous NHS experience. Experience in the use of NHS Systems E windip and EDGE etc.

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE level in English, Math and IT. Pass at grade C or above (or equivalent experience).

Desirable

Further education to A level in English, Math and IT skills. Certificate of Good Clinical Practice training.

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