CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT in Dudley

The post holder will provide administrative support to the Research Teams based in the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, paying particular attention to the maintenance of up-to-date regulatory documentation of research studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice Principles and Standard Operating Procedures and study data input. The postholder will be required to communicate effectively with other members of the research team, study participants and their relatives and to contribute to the implementation of a high standard and individualised participant care under the direction of the research nurse.

The post holder will be assessed on appointment on their level of competence and as part of the Trust Training & Development Programme, undertake structured pathway of development to include basic skills and in-house development programme.

• Utilise extended skills such as venepuncture and electrocardiogram (ECG).
• Assist in the collection of specimens and undertake testing of urine, as per study protocol and report findings to the research nurse.
• Assist in the cleaning of clinical equipment as directed by the nurse in charge, following Infection Control guidelines.
• Report broken or damaged equipment.
• Assist with routine collection and recording of participant observations, e.g. ECG, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight, as required by the study protocol.
• Maintain version control lists of all study documentation, communicating any changes to relevant personnel.
• Input study data, including data queries as required using trails databases as well as National Institute for Health Research Clinical Research Network EDGE database.
• Maintain records of training logs, add up-to-date Curriculum Vitae’s & Good Clinical Practice certificates to EDGE for all personnel involved in research studies.
• Under direction of Research Nurse, collect research participant follow-up information from hospital systems and participant medical records.
• Present a positive attitude and demonstrate commitment to the Trust.

Working for our organisation: At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible.

We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise. As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve.

• Work effectively within a team and assist in maintaining a good working atmosphere.
• Attend all Mandatory Training requirements for the job role.
• Be familiar with and comply with Trust policies to include: Health & Safety at Work, Disciplinary Procedure.
• Assist the R&I Management team in the continuous improvement of the quality of participant care through the implementation of clinical governance activities.
• Monitor generic standards of care, standards of the general environment and cleanliness, and infection control practices and standards.
• Ensure policies and practices are implemented which will promote the health and safety of all participants, staff and visitors to the Research & Innovation department.

• A level, AS level, or equivalent in Maths and English Language or Functional skills Level 3.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health Care or NVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Proven oral and written communication skills.
• Willing to undertake training to meet the requirements of the role.
• Demonstrates an understanding of confidentiality.
• Evidence of researching position applied for.
• Working knowledge of NHS.
• Previous experience of caring for people in a care worker role within hospital, community or residential nursing home setting.
• Experience of administration in a health research environment.
• Experience of using databases to input/retrieve data.
• Good organisational skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Honest and trustworthy.

We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups.