About this role
Job summary
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
Cornwall Foundation Trust
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Under the direction of the Research Nurse/Research Practitioner, the Research Healthcare Assistant will provide technical, practical and clinical support in trial related procedures for patients involved in research studies. Other trial related duties will include data management and other administrative tasks as directed by senior research staff, in accordance with regulatory guidance, Trust Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
This role will be primarily based in St Austell Community Hospital, but applicants should have the ability to travel to sites across Cornwall.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Activities
Assist with the clinical care of research participants in accordance with the specifications of each research study
With training and support, screen and identify patients suitable for clinical research using inclusion and exclusion criteria, NHS records, screening clinics, visiting wards and outpatients and using Trust IT systems and databases
Support in the preparation and set-up for patient clinics as necessary, ensuring the environment is suitable for patient care and research processes, recognising the importance of privacy, dignity and diversity.
Be responsible for the safe and accurate collection of research data through clinical procedures such as venepuncture, history taking, standard observations (height, weight, BP, RR, HR, oxygen saturations, temperature) and other assessments such as ECG, physical examinations, disease specific outcome measures, questionnaires, rated scales, qualitative interviewing as required by the protocol
Support in the monitoring of treatment toxicity/side effects by reporting any abnormal clinical values to a senior member of the team
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential
NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent Good level of general education (5 GCSEs grades A-C including English and Maths)
Desirable
Experience of using databases and data input/extraction
Skills and Aptitude Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Relevant clinical skills e.g Venepuncture, ECG, or willingness to undertake required training Ability to collect accurate standard observations e.g. BP, HR, RR, SPO2, temp, height, weight, blood sugar
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 Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Shaw House
St Austell Community Hospital, Porthpean Road
St Austell
PL26 6AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)