About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the research team at Spectrum. The post holder to work closely with and support Research Team in the delivery of National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Portfolio studies across Spectrum services. The post will involve the correct identification, recruitment, delivery and follow up for research participants. The post holder will need good interpersonal skills to facilitatecollaborative working relationships across a breadth of stakeholders. The postholder will be required to forge strong, positive relationships with patients, participants, carers and members of the public in the course of delivering research studies and support the safeconduct of research in accordance with the Research Governance Framework, for clinical trials in accordance with the International Conference on Harmonisation - Good ClinicalPractice (ICH - GCP) guidelines/EU Directive.
Main duties of the job
To assist with the coordination of the patient's journey through the clinical trial protocol e.g. organisation of any necessary investigations, follow up appointments and procedures.
Carry out clinical procedures i.e. vital signs, ECG's, body measurements, obtain blood/urine /sputum samples in accordance with each protocol's requirements and process/ship all samples as per study requirements.
Co-ordination of any required pre-study tests, obtaining results and arranging appointments as per protocol.
Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of data systems and undertake data entry as per study requirements.
Assist in the writing of research related SOP's as per study/trial
Provide training/supervision to members of the research team, RRDN Agile Team and/or students.
Work in collaboration with partner organisations to increase research opportunities for patients.
About us
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!
Access to NHS Pension Time for you day (additional day off) Welcome payment for some posts Refer a friend scheme Training and Development opportunities Flexible Working Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes Up to 33 days annual leave
We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.
We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the advertised vacancy, please see attached job description and person specification or contact Head of Research/Research Governance Lead, Tracey Lowry [email protected]
Person Specification
essential Essential
Educated to A level or equivalent NVQ3/foundation degree in a Healthcare related subject or working towards. Developing knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including ICH Good Clinical Practice. Experience of data management/administration preferably in a health or care setting. Computer literate with experience of the use of web applications, Microsoft Office, Excel An understanding of confidentiality issues Good planning and organisational skills. An interest in Health research. Ability to understand and follow complex Laboratory Manuals and Standard Operating procedures (SOPs)
Desirable
ompleted or working towards a Care Certificate. Site File Management Knowledge of research databases Phlebotomy experience Experience of caring for patients/participants enrolled in research studies.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
Employer details Employer name Spectrum Community Health CIC
Address Spectrum Community Health CIC Head Office
1 Navigation Walk, Hebble Wharf
Wakefield
WF1 5RH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)