Recruitment & Engagement Officer

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for the identification and recruitment of participants into clinical trials on the Clinical Research Facility (CRF). They will lead on a portfolio of clinical trials from a recruitment perspective ensuring that all documentation is set up prior to the study opening and maintaining communication with the study team and sponsor. They will deal directly with patients, public, researchers and study teams, handle public enquiries and schedule screening visits. They will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Trust's Consent 4 Consent database. This will include in-putting data, managing the husbandry of the database, dealing with metrics queries from researchers and releasing secure data following authorisation from the Operational Group and robust clinical governance processes.

Main duties of the job

• Taking forward a portfolio of clinical trials from a recruitment perspective which will include the set up of recruitment documentation, providing updates to the Recruitment Manager, Study team and Sponsor, and completing close down / recruitment update reports.
• Develop and build on the Consent 4 Consent (C4C) initiative.
• Inputting data into the C4C database.
• Compiling reports for Research Governance purposes.
• Receiving and placing calls from and to potential study participants.
• Enter medical history and demographic information from potential study participants into computerised systems.
• Communicate study information to potential participants, as required.
• Telephone screen participants according to the scripts provided for each study.
• Make recommendations for process improvement.
• Assist in training new employees and new researchers with the C4C process.
• Assist and develop recruitment information on the CRF website and social media accounts.
• Assist with obtaining medical reports from General Practitioners.
• Support other departments, as required.
• Assist in development and maintenance of recruitment strategies and trackers as required.
• Attend internal and external events to recruit participants / raise awareness of research as required.
• Participate and assist in developing continuing education plan directed at improving skills and facilitating personal and unit growth.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Date posted: 14 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 287-CEF-65-25

Job locations

Clinical Research Facility (Royal Liverpool Hospital)

Prescot Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds a Diploma in Higher Education

Desirable

• Formal qualification in Good Clinical Practice
• Holds a Bachelor's degree

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of previous experience in a research setting
• Experience in working with members of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of handling databases including Microsoft Excel and Access
• Experience in communicating with and caring for the basic needs of patients

Desirable

• Experience in assisting in project management and developing work streams in relation to delivering a specific objective
• Experience in report writing

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the role of clinical trials recruitment officer
• Knowledge of data protection and research governance processes
• Knowledge of IT systems and project management
• Able to provide education and training to members of the multi-disciplinary team including academic and medical staff

Desirable

• Evidence of training in IT systems

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently using own initiative within a designated scope of practice
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office programmes
• A flexible approach to working hours

Desirable

• Able to problem solve creatively

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Clinical Research Facility (Royal Liverpool Hospital)

Prescot Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)