Research Assistant Practitioner

Job overview

Clinical research helps millions of people live longer and healthier lives.

If you want to join this innovative and exciting speciality, then we are offering a unique opportunity to work as an Assistant Practitioner in Team CARES (Cardiac, Anaesthetics, Respiratory,Surgery and Stroke Research) within the Research and Development Department, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

The Cares Team predominantly coordinate the Inpatient acute trials along with long term follow up of trials patients. The role involves day-to-day care of participants on clinical studies including screening, recruitment, and follow-up.

Our staff come from a variety of specialities and backgrounds to create a multidisciplinary research team working together to deliver research across Plymouth.

We offer a friendly, supportive working environment with access to training and professional development and offer a full induction programme with ongoing mentoring. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience and support delivery of research and see first-hand the difference it makes to patients' lives.

For further information or if you would like to arrange an informal visit please contact:

Sheena Melendrez

Senior Research Nurse

[email protected]

01752 431274

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Julie Alderton

Research Nurse Specialist

[email protected]

01752 439101

Main duties of the job

Responsible for delivering effective, specialised, high quality nursing care, ensuring the area of work runs smoothly and efficiently; • Works under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner; • Works within the boundaries of existing competence, adhering to local and national protocols / standard operating procedures / policies; • Delivers high standards of compassionate, dignified care, managing their time, tasks and resources effectively; • Undertakes training, assessment and facilitation of peers and other staff as required; • To support Registered Practitioners in their duties and contribute to the holistic care of patients as part of a Multi – Disciplinary Team; • To ensure that the environment is clean, safe, tidy and welcoming for patients and visitors; • To undertake rotational work within the department as / if required.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

CLINICAL (General Responsibilities)

• Delivering a high standard of safe, compassionate nursing care, recognising and incorporating the specific needs of patients;
• Undertaking assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, under indirect supervision of a Registered Practitioner;
• Utilising a problem solving approach to patient care;
• Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area for patients and significant others;
• Engaging and interacting with patients and significant others to include them in decision making and care planning;
• Implementing and sharing good infection prevention and control practices;
• Adhering to Trust infection control, decontamination and cleanliness policies;
• Adhering to COSHH regulations;
• Promoting the safety and wellbeing of patients, significant others and visitors;
• Support appropriate studies within PHNT/UHP and its partner organisations as appropriate.

For further details please see attached JD&PS.