Band 3 Research Assistant

Job overview

The purpose of this post is to provide comprehensive support. The assistant will be expected to perform a variety of clerical/research duties within a research environment and in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation of the work.

Main duties of the job

• Liaise with all other departments within the hospital, i.e. wards, medical outpatient departments, medical records, etc. with regard to all aspects of patient care, e.g. Appointments, investigations etc.
• Assist Research Nurse with patient’s study visits and clinical trial procedures. This will include venepuncture, vital signs, placement of Holter ECG monitoring equipment and ECG recording (after appropriate training)
• Operate computer systems to enter and retrieve data (Trust electronic patient records & Microsoft Excel etc.).
• Maintain screening logs for clinical trials.
• Collection of data using a variety of methods (face to face contacts; telephone; email etc)
• Identification of suitable patients for clinical trials (Screening medical records / wards / clinics) after appropriate training.
• Deal with telephone enquiries from patients, relatives, medical staff and clinical trial personnel, recording messages where appropriate. ·
• Retrieval of medical records, investigation reports, etc. ·
• General     clerical     duties     including    filing, photocopying, faxing              and correspondence.
• Attend training courses as and when required.
• To comply with ICH GCP.
• Promote, monitor and comply with all aspects of Health and Safety.

Undertake any other duties deemed relevant to the post and grade

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Liaise with all other departments within the hospital, i.e. wards, medical outpatient departments, medical records, etc. with regard to all aspects of patient care, e.g. Appointments, investigations etc.

Assist Research Nurse with patient’s study visits and clinical trial procedures. This will include venepuncture, vital signs, placement of Holter ECG monitoring equipment and ECG recording (after appropriate training)