Job overview

Would you like to work with a friendly and dynamic Research Team contributing to the future development of procedures, medications and therapies? Would you like to develop your research skills and gain invaluable hands on training while being involved in clinical research?

We are currently looking for an individual to work within the cancer research team as a Research Assistant. You will work within a multidisciplinary team including the Team leader, Research radiotherapy/nurses/practitioners, Principal Investigators and the wider research teams at the Royal Surrey County Hospital within the Oncology Research portfolio.

This role would suit someone who is new to clinical research and a novice looking to expand their knowledge and experience in the field of NHS clinical research.  This role is ideal for someone at the beginning of their clinical research career who is keen to learn the process and governance around delivery of research within an NHS Trust.  

The role involves assisting and supporting the Research team with clinical trial set-up and running of studies, the retrieval, review and entry of clinical trials patient data using paper and electronic CRFs. The successful applicant will be patient facing and be involved/responsible for screening and consenting patients, basic patient assessment i.e. taking blood pressure, phlebotomy etc. 

Main duties of the job

The Research Assistant (RA) will work within a multidisciplinary team and have the knowledge and skills to work at a high level of competence within agreed protocols and with clearly defined lines of accountability for delegated work. 

Please refer to the attached job description for detailed responsabilities of the role.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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