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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Sheffield

AI generated summary

  • You should be eager to pursue a clinical research career, support trials, manage data, assist nurses, and work well in a team while ensuring high-quality service across hospital sites.
  • You will assist with clinical trials, manage data, support research staff, conduct tests, process samples, and ensure compliance with protocols across hospital sites.

Requirements

  • keen to develop a career in clinical research
  • assist in supporting a portfolio of clinical trials, from study set up to archiving
  • complete and submit documents to the Clinical Research and Innovation Office (CRIO) to obtain approvals
  • collect, record and maintain research data records
  • enter activity data and extract information from databases
  • provide clinical and administrative support to Research Nurses
  • perform clinical tests and investigations
  • process and ship samples
  • assist with screening and recruitment processes
  • support, and be responsible for, relevant studies in their own right
  • work as part of a team of experienced researchers, including doctors, research nurses, and administrators
  • considerable commitment to ensure the delivery of a high quality support service
  • be based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital but may be required to work across hospital sites
  • pro-active individual whose skills will enable them to fulfil the role’s responsibilities quickly and efficiently

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will assist in supporting a portfolio of clinical trials, from study set up to archiving, in accordance with clinical trial protocols, laboratory manuals and all relevant regulatory standards.
  • The role will involve completing and submitting documents to the Clinical Research and Innovation Office (CRIO) obtain approvals; collecting, recording and maintaining research data records; entering activity data and extracting information from databases, providing clinical and administrative support to Research Nurses including performing clinical tests and investigations, processing and shipping samples and assisting with screening and recruitment processes.
  • Post holders may also support, and be responsible for, relevant studies in their own right.
  • The post holder will work as part of a team of experienced researchers, including doctors, research nurses, and administrators, to support the CognoStroke and CognoSpeak suite of projects.
  • This is a key role within the Directorate and will require considerable commitment to ensure the delivery of a high quality support service.
  • The post-holder will be based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital but may be required to work across hospital sites.
  • We are therefore seeking a pro-active individual whose skills will enable them to fulfil the role’s responsibilities quickly and efficiently.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Clinical Trials Assistant position?

The main focus of the Clinical Trials Assistant position is to support the CognoStroke project in patient recruitment and assessment, as well as assist in a portfolio of clinical trials from study set up to archiving.

Is this position a permanent role?

No, this position is offered on a fixed-term contract basis for a period of 18 months due to it being part of a limited term project.

What qualifications or experience are required for this role?

While specific qualifications are not mentioned in the job description, candidates should be keen to develop a career in clinical research, and prior experience or knowledge in clinical trials or research support would be advantageous.

Will the Clinical Trials Assistant work independently or as part of a team?

The Clinical Trials Assistant will work as part of a team of experienced researchers, including doctors, research nurses, and administrators.

Where will the Clinical Trials Assistant be based?

The Clinical Trials Assistant will be based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital but may be required to work across different hospital sites.

Is there an opportunity for professional development in this role?

Yes, the organization is committed to professional development and provides support for employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

How do I apply for this position?

Interested candidates can contact Emma Richards, the Senior Research Sister, for further details or to arrange an informal visit.

Are existing NHS staff allowed to apply for this position?

Yes, existing NHS staff can apply but only on a secondment basis, which must be agreed upon with their current line manager.

What kind of tasks will the Clinical Trials Assistant be responsible for?

The Clinical Trials Assistant will be responsible for various tasks including submitting documents for approvals, collecting and maintaining research data, providing support to research nurses, performing clinical tests, and assisting with screening and recruitment processes.

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire’s best known teaching hospitals. The Royal Hallamshire Hospital The Northern General Hospital Charles Clifford Dental Hospital Weston Park Cancer Hospital Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital The Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. The Trust has been awarded the title of ‘Hospital Trust of the Year’ in the Good Hospital Guide three times in five years and we are proud to be in the top 20% of NHS Trusts for patient satisfaction. We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt ‘best practice’ in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.