Clinical Trials Assistant

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

About
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust was formed on the 1st October 2020 when Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospital NHS Foundation Trust merged with Poole Hospital.
Hospitals covered by the Trust include: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7DW, Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole BH15 2JB, Christchurch Hospital, Fairmile Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2JX.

Contact
Key details
Location
Site: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Address: Castle Lane East
Town: Bournemouth
Postcode: BH7 7DW
Major / Minor Region: Dorset

Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• Full time
• Part time

Salary
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 pa/pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 3)

Specialty
Main area: Research

Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trials Assistant to work in our Research Department. We have a unique opportunity for a motivated person to come and join our research team on a fixed term contract to support across both the Bournemouth Research Hub and the research team in Division 3 at UHD. The post will involve working in a number of different areas within the Trust including Bournemouth Research Hub, Maternity and Child Health.

Join our research team to support commercial and NIHR portfolio studies. We're committed to high-quality, patient-centered clinical research. If you're detail-oriented, take pride in your work, and seek a role combining patient interaction and administration, this could be a great opportunity. You'll be part of a dedicated, enthusiastic team delivering research across the trust for new and ongoing studies.

Our team participates in research within many different specialties and areas across the Trust. Enthusiasm, self-motivation, flexibility, and drive will be required to ensure the success of this post. You will be involved in all aspects of the research process from study start-up, recruitment and delivery, to close out of a study. You will need to have an excellent level of written and verbal communication skills plus good IT skills. You need to be comfortable working across diverse cohorts within busy clinical areas.

Base - Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date - W/C 2nd Mar 2025
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You will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, implementing studies to translate scientific discoveries into improved patient outcomes.

Previous research experience is not necessary as all training and development will be provided, although clinical skills of performing venepuncture and laboratory skills would be advantageous (but not essential). You need to be comfortable working in the busy clinical environment.

Along with the relevant and appropriate experience, you will need to demonstrate:

• An interest in clinical research
• Able to work flexibly across multiple sites
• Initiative
• Excellent communication skills to provide guidance and support to patients and colleagues
• Good time management skills with the ability to meet a deadline.

In this role, you can expect a friendly working environment, professional support, and excellent development opportunities.

Additional Contact Information
Beverley Wadams or Debbie Branney Senior Research Nurses for Bournemouth Research Hub 0300 019 6685
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Steph Grigsby Senior Research Midwife 0300 019 3751
Base Location: Poole Hospital

Working for our organisation
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Please Note
Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to the merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria

• Good level of general education as evidenced by exam results or qualifications.
• Good Clinical Practice Course (or complete within one month of employment).

Desirable criteria

• NVQ level 3 in Care or equivalent experience.

Experience
Essential criteria

• Experience of working with the public or people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Technical Skills Competencies
Essential criteria

• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Basic keyboard skills, EPR, CAMIS etc. or willingness to be trained.

Desirable criteria

• Experience with Excel spreadsheets (or willingness to learn).

Knowledge
Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of clinical trials and other research methodology.

Interpersonal skills
Essential criteria

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate factual information accurately.

Other Requirements Specific To The Role
Essential criteria

• Ability to undertake additional skills and training as required.
• Respects the privacy and dignity of patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role.

Documents

• JD (288.4) PDF KB
• PS (200.6) PDF KB
• DBS - FAQs (102.0) PDF KB

Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Beverley Wadams
Job title: Senior Research Nurse
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 0300 019 6685
For Maternity And Child Health Information Please Contact
Steph Grigsby, Senior Research Midwife: 0300 019 3751