Job summary
- Main area
- Research & Innovation
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Based at Wythenshawe hospital, Nightingale Centre)
- Job ref
- 349-RES-6245650
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wythenshawe Hospital
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 Per Annum, (Pro Rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Band 4 Clinical Research Practitioner
Band 4
Job overview
Clinical Research Practitioner. Band 4
Oncology Research
Are you interested in an exciting career in clinical research?
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK and single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England.
Research & Innovation at MFT is dedicated to driving continuous improvement in the care our patients receive through clinical research. We support research across a diverse range of clinical areas and deliver improved diagnostics, treatments and devices for patients in Manchester and beyond
Our vision is to improve the health and quality of life of our diverse population by building an organisation that:
Excels in quality, safety, patient experience, research, innovation and teaching
Attracts, develops and retains great people
Is recognised internationally as a leading healthcare provider
We are looking for a band 4 Clinical Research practitioner to join our Oncology Research Team at Wythenshawe Hospital, Nightingale Centre prior experience is not essential, although it is advantageous.
Main duties of the job
What we’re looking for
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is capable of contributing to the development of research within Oncology Research Team.
The Team facilitates and supports the delivery of research within MFT.
The post holder will assist with delivery of clinical trial activities as indicated in the protocol and delegated to do so.
Act as an advocate for staff, participants and their relatives at all times. Keep abreast of innovations and developments in research governance, ethics and other regulatory and legal guidelines governing clinical research.
Prior clinical research experience is not essential, but advantageous. Ideally you will have experience of the NHS and working within a clinical or patient facing environment. You will be educated to a Minimum of NVQ Level 3 with additional experience.
You will have a flexible approach to your working pattern. You may be required to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the Research delivery at Nightingale Centre.
Comprehensive training and an induction programme will be provided for successful candidates. We will also ensure that you have tailored, individual personal development plans with support for further training. Opportunities for developing new research and clinical skills are available and actively encouraged.
Working for our organisation
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll 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 you’ll 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 [email protected].
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Minimum NVQ 3 plus
- additional experience OR NVQ4
Desirable criteria
- Degree in scientific/ healthcare discipline
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge/ understanding of healthcare environments
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of ICH- Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research
- Medical knowledge/ terminology specific to the speciality
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a clinical or patient facing environment
- Proven experience of working to deadlines
- Proven experience of dealing with a busy workload
Desirable criteria
- Data management experience
- Experience of working in a research environment
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Awareness and respect for confidentially
- Demonstrable IT skills including email and Microsoft office programs (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of information governance
- Knowledge of electronic patient record systems i.e. HIVE/Epic
- Clinical skills, including venepuncture
Attributes
Essential criteria
- Proactive and able to work on own initiative
- Ability 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
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Self-motivated, Innovative, Tactful and diplomatic
- Ability to work to tight and / or unexpected deadlines
- Willingness to undertake training
- Willingness to travel across multiple sites
Desirable criteria
- Ability to troubleshoot effectively
Others
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust values
Desirable criteria
- Interest in healthcare Awareness of research at MFT
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tizzy Abraham
- Job title
- Nurse Manager - Oncology Research
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 291 4410
- Additional information
I would advise that all applicants request a visit prior to interview to meet the team and gain insight into research activity within the NHS.
This is not an administrative role and would also not be suitable for registered NMC/GMC applicants
We are looking for someone who has an eye for detail, someone who is organised and can follow tasks, someone who can work under pressure to meet deadlines and can produce a high standard of work. We are looking for someone who has great communication skills, the role will be patient facing and require a good skill set to work closely with patients and other staff in the team.
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