About this role
Job summary
Berkshire HealthcareNHSFoundation Trustis one of the most research active Mental Health and Community Trusts in the country. Applications will beconsideredfrom ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, NURSES, or CLINICAL RESEARCH PRACTITIONERSwith experience in clinical research delivery.
Weare lookingto recruitan experienced, motivatedprofessional to join ourResearch and Development Teamas aBand 6, Senior Research Practitioner.We have a growing portfolio of studiesacrossour Trust servicesinMental health,Physical health,Sexual health, Learning DisabilitiesandNeurodevelopmental conditions. Wework intricately withthese clinical services todeliver on our study portfolio.
This post is based at University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, but you willbe requiredto travel as required by the job role and as such a time efficient mode of transportation is essential. Currently the Trust is supportinghybridworking whereappropriate.
WorkPattern:Monday-Friday,9-5 but some flexibility may berequired.
Main duties of the job
The role requires excellent organisational,project managementandcommunicationskillsinaddition toan awarenessofresearch study processes. Main dutiesincludesupportingclinical stafftoassessthe capacity and capability forstudies,andeffectivelyimplementingstudyresearch protocols, including participant identificationand recruitment, maintenance ofstudy documentationin accordance withregulatory frameworks, stipulatedtimeframesanddelivery targets.
Working bothautonomously and collaborativelyto be the lead onmanaginga portfolio of research projects onaday-to-daybasis. Havingthe abilityto prioritise and use own initiative todrive clinical research delivery performance for Berkshire Healthcare,to ensurekey performance indicators are met.
Previousline management/mentorshipexperience would beadvantageous.Venepuncture skills would also beadvantageous,but training will also be provided.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites
Job description Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
Experience ofdeliveryofclinicalresearchin an NHS setting
Excellent communication skills
Excellent organisational skills
ExcellentIT skills
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Werecommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedonthesitate to call:Salina Deoganon07773093423or email:[email protected]
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants whererequired.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training Essential
For healthcare professionals relevant professional qualification (e.g. Registered Nurse or Paramedic) For Clinical Research Practitioners an undergraduate degree in a relevant healthcare subject
Previous Experience Essential
At least 3 years' experience working in a health or social care setting. Awareness of GDPR and data protection issues related to NHS research Experience of adhering to GCP/Informed consent/other obligatory regulations related to healthcare research Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Experience of research in a healthcare setting Experience of public speaking Experience of report writing
Desirable
Understanding of research design, methodology and application to enable data collection Previous supervision experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential
Good IT skills Excellent organisational skills High level of written and verbal communication skills Self-motivated Ability to network within a wide and diverse community both clinical and research-orientated
Additional Requirements Essential
Flexibility Proven ability to work confidently and autonomously Problem solving skills Ability to coordinate numerous research studies at once Ability to be compassionate, caring and respectful when interacting with patients, carers and colleagues Ability to travel in a time efficient way to multiple sites across the operational area of the Trust
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address Research & Development - Earley Gate, University of Reading
Reading
RG6 6BZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)