Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner

Job overview

We are looking for a highly motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic candidate to join our SCAD Cardiovascular Research team.

The post holder will be expected to manage the day to day running and assist with a portfolio of SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection) Research Studies with the support and guidance of the larger multidisciplinary research team.

*Please ensure you can demonstrate the criteria required for shortlisting*

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have:

A knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular conditions,  with an emphasis on SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection).

Confident, compassionate and be able to communicate and care effectively for our patient group.

Have the ability to manage their own time and work with minimal supervision. Organizational skills and the ability to work both on your own and as part of a team are essential.

Clinical skills such as venipuncture and ECG.

Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft applications.

The post holder must have at least significant experience in a NHS band 3 role, or equivalent in clinical research.

Knowledge, understanding and experience of the clinical research process.

The post requires flexibility and the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

The post holder will be expected to manage the day to day running of a research study under the support and guidance of the multidisciplinary research team.

The post will involve communication with all grades of staff in a multi-disciplinary department; therefore the ability to communicate clearly, calmly and effectively with a broad range of people is important.

Actively participate in local and national networking groups to develop an expert level of knowledge in the specialty.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Research Practitioners (CRPs) are crucial to delivering clinical research that is transforming treatment in the NHS and the care we receive.

CRPs bring a wealth of research knowledge and expertise to research delivery teams, working alongside nurses and others to deliver safe, ethical and high quality clinical research care.

The post-holder will be responsible for supporting studies from set up through to the completion of the follow up phase and for overseeing and/or managing single site studies as required.

To support current research staff in ensuring the completeness, accuracy and consistency of the data in order to meet standards expected for reporting to regulatory bodies.

To provide clinical support and supervision to patients in clinical trials such as the taking of informed consent, taking samples, performing tests and physical measurements and preparing and maintaining study documentation, in accordance with the clinical trial protocol and Good Clinical Practice.

Our Clinical Research Practitioners are encouraged to register and work towards accreditation with the Academy of Health Care Science (AHCS).

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