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Research Assistant - Ophthalmology

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
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Location
Salary
£27,857 - £30,570 per annum pro rata inc HCAS
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Grade
Band 4
Deadline
27 Oct 2024
Contract Type
Fixed term: 12 months (na)
Posted Date
11 Oct 2024

Band:  Band 4

Hours: Part time 30 (0.8WTE)

Fixed Term Contract 12 Months

Base: The post holder will be based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital

Secondment opportunity considered

Would you like to work with a friendly and dynamic Research Team contributing to the future development of procedures, medications and therapies? Would you like to develop your research skills and gain invaluable hands on training while being involved in clinical research?

Please review full Job description & person Specifcation

The role involves assisting and supporting the Research team with clinical trial set-up and running of non-interventional studies, the retrieval, review and entry of clinical trials patient data using paper and eCRFs. The successful applicant will be patient facing and be involved/responsible for screening and consenting patients, basic patient assessment i.e. taking blood pressure, phlebotomy etc and training would be offered for each skillset required prior to undertaking a study.

The successful candidate should have a flexible approach to their duties and the ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently playing a key role in the development, initiation and data capture for national and international trials. The maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records is an essential aspect of this post as well as a good communication skills both within the research teams and with patients.

This role would suit a biosciences graduate or a senior health care assistant looking to expand their scope of practice into the research field.  Ideally with previous clinical experience having worked within a hospital setting and familiar with medical terminology, you will work within the guidelines and policies for the conduct of clinical trials, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with the principles of GCP. In addition you will have excellent communication, administrative and IT skills.Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.