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Agile Research Delivery Team Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Leicester

AI generated summary

  • You need current research experience, strong interpersonal skills, flexibility for travel, and the ability to work collaboratively across specialties and support recruitment and delivery for studies.
  • You will support the setup and delivery of NIHR RDN studies, recruit participants, foster collaborations, and may manage research delivery staff across various health settings.

Requirements

  • current research experience
  • keen to gain more experience in conducting research across differing specialties and settings supporting commercial and non-commercial research
  • extensive travelling across the region will be expected
  • some travel across the East Midlands will be required
  • flexible autonomous working across disciplines and the Regional RDN (RRDN) region
  • correct identification, recruitment, delivery and follow up for research participants according to the appropriate research protocols
  • interpersonal and leadership skills to facilitate collaborative working relationships across a breadth of stakeholders
  • may contribute to line management for a team of research delivery staff working autonomously in a variety of specialties and settings
  • work alongside different professions from multiple organisations involved in health and care research
  • integral part of the Agile Research Delivery Team which sits within the RRDN core team
  • work closely with the Study Support Service and the Stakeholder and Engagement team

Responsibilities

  • The focus for this role is to provide support to the delivery and/or set up of National Institute for Health and Care Research Research Delivery Network (NIHR RDN) Portfolio studies across varied health and care settings. This will require flexible autonomous working across disciplines and the Regional RDN (RRDN) region. Research delivery will involve the correct identification, recruitment, delivery and follow up for research participants according to the appropriate research protocols. The post holder will need interpersonal and leadership skills to facilitate collaborative working relationships across a breadth of stakeholders to maximise engagement opportunities. This post may contribute to line management for a team of research delivery staff working autonomously in a variety of specialties and settings. The role will work alongside different professions from multiple organisations involved in health and care research and will be an integral part of the Agile Research Delivery Team which sits within the RRDN core team. The post holder will also work closely with the Study Support Service and the Stakeholder and Engagement team.

FAQs

What is the location of the Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner positions?

The positions are based at Paget House, Leicester, but extensive travel across the East Midlands will be required.

How many Assistant Clinical Research Practitioners are being recruited?

We are looking to recruit 2 x Assistant Clinical Research Practitioners for the Agile Research Delivery Team.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

Candidates should have current research experience and a keen interest in gaining more experience in conducting research across various specialties and settings.

What types of research will the post holder support?

The post holder will support both commercial and non-commercial research, specifically focusing on National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR RDN) Portfolio studies.

Will the role involve working independently?

Yes, the role will require flexible autonomous working across disciplines and the Regional RDN region.

What interpersonal skills are necessary for this position?

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are necessary to facilitate collaborative working relationships across a variety of stakeholders.

Is line management responsibility a part of this role?

Yes, the post may contribute to line management for a team of research delivery staff working autonomously in various specialties and settings.

What are the main goals of the Agile Research Delivery Team?

The main goals include high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, forming partnerships for impact, and achieving research and education excellence.

What is the strategic vision for the next seven years?

The strategy will focus on health equality, aiming to reduce avoidable healthcare differences, and is supported by new values including compassion, pride, inclusivity, and teamwork.

How can I contact for more details or an informal visit?

For more details or to arrange an informal visit, you can contact Carla Pepper, the ARDT Manager, via email at carla.pepper@nihr.ac.uk or by phone at 07967220114.

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