Assistant Research Practitioner

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with appropriate knowledge, skills and experience to join our research team in the Division of Medicine. We are offering a great opportunity to gain research experience in one of the most dynamic and well-respected Academic Health Science Centres within the UK. This post offers an ideal opportunity for an individual who would like to further develop their career within the area of clinical research and gain valuable experience into how clinical trials operate from setup through to conclusion in the specialty of Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's Disease.

The Assistant Research Practitioner will be responsible for recruiting and following up patients within studies adopted by National Institute of Health Research (NIHR). This involves screening referred patients to confirm their eligibility to take part in research, approaching them with relevant information, consenting eligible patients to observational research studies based in outpatient clinics, and data entry to databases specific to each clinical study. This will involve closely working with multidisciplinary clinical teams and other researchers in the Neurosciences research department and within the Division of Medicine and Integrated Care.

The post holder will share the overall workload and day-to-day running of the team with the research staff. This includes administrative tasks but also processing of blood samples, collection and uploading of data onto electronic systems and preparation for follow-up visits i.e. room bookings, reimbursement of expenses and taxi bookings for patients taking part in research. The post holder will be supported by the clinical research nurses/coordinators and consultants in the assessment and recruitment of patients.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will support the aims of the Trust and the NIHR clinical research network to improve the speed, quality, and integration of clinical research, through the successful delivery of clinical research in the NHS.
• The post holder will support the co-ordination and administration of the day-to-day activity of the clinical delivery team. The main focus of the role will be in supporting the delivery teams in the administrative tasks relating to clinical research, for example data entry and compliance and site files maintenance.
• The post holder will ensure that any research undertaken safeguards the well-being of research participants and is conducted to ICH Good Clinical Practice.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

EDUCATION

• Diploma level qualification or equivalent training and/or experience
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Diploma in research or healthcare

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Proven ability to work in an organised and logical manner
• Proven ability to use own initiative and problem solve
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to planning and prioritising tasks
• Experience in phlebotomy/blood sample taking and processing
• Experience of NHS work environment including direct patient contact

EXPERIENCE

• Understanding of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
• Competent in storing and retrieving electronic data
• Knowledge of medical terminology

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.