Clinical Trials Assistant (CTA)

You will be joining a dedicated and motivated small team, undertaking an integral and varied role. We are a team that is motivated and excited as we engage with a recently refreshed Research and Development plan. This is an excellent time to join us as we step out on an ambitious path to widen our portfolio.

As a team player you will be confident in your role and experience and able to support the Research and Development Team. This role will require you to be flexible to meet a varied engaging and diverse portfolio of research that we undertake at Dorset HealthCare. This will strengthen our existing team commitment to further research integration across our Dorset; giving opportunity for our population to participate and benefit from engagement in research that is relevant to the unique demographic of our county.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check. This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

The post-holder will work with the Dorset HealthCare Research & Development team. They will be required to assist in the delivery of first-class quality care to research participants and researchers who support research activity across the Trust. The post holder will assist in supporting a portfolio of clinical trials in accordance with clinical trial protocols, laboratory manuals and all relevant regulatory standards.

The role will involve:

• Collecting and managing research data and study documentation, including screening, consenting and interviewing study participants.
• Collecting, recording and maintaining research data records.
• Entering activity data and extracting information from databases.
• Providing clinical and administrative support to Research Nurses/Research Practitioners including performing clinical tests and investigations and undertaking laboratory work in processing and shipping samples.
• Supporting and being responsible for relevant studies in their own right.

The post holder will be required to work across all Dorset HealthCare locations, including the Weymouth Research Hub.

At Dorset HealthCare we are on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We are a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support.

Essential requirements include:

• Has own vehicle that can be used for patient visits and travel to Trust locations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people in a research setting.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent writing, numerical and verbal skills.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting as a clinical support worker/healthcare assistant or similar role.
• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision.
• Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.