Clinical Research Practitioner
- NHS
- Part Time
- Manchester
- 26530.00 - 29114.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Clinical Research Practitioner - Band 4 part time-22.5 hours per week
Adult Haematology-Oncology Research
Are you interested in an exciting career in clinical research?
We are looking for a part-time Band 4 Clinical Research Practitioner to support the coordination and delivery of clinical research studies within the Adult Haematology-Oncology Research Hub at MFT.
This role offers a opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research that directly impacts patient care and advances treatment options in haematology-oncology. Prior experience in clinical trials or haematology-oncology is desirable, but full training and support will be provided to develop the necessary expertise.
You will be joining an award-winning, dynamic, and diverse team dedicated to driving research excellence and improving healthcare outcomes across Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) and Wythenshawe Hospitals.
As part of the Haematology-Oncology Research Team, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, research staff, and stakeholders, as well as the wider dispensary team, to support high-quality research delivery.
If you are eager to contribute to groundbreaking research and make a real difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply and become part of our innovative team at MFT!
Main duties of the job
What We Are Looking For:
We're looking for a part time Band 4 Clinical Research Practitioner to coordinate and deliver clinical research studies at Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).
- A highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who thrives in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
- Someone with experience in a clinical or patient-facing role and a passion for research.
- A flexible approach to work patterns to meet the needs of a busy research setting.
- A candidate educated to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or 4or with equivalent knowledge and experience in clinical or clinical research.
The post holder will be a key member of the clinical research team. They will trained & assist in the management, co-ordination and facilitation of clinical trial activities to support delivery of current and future studies in the research team to time and target.
She/he/they will be expected to participate fully in their own personal development and review process in order to achieve the knowledge and skills identified in the competency framework and competencies for this post.
If you are committed to providing high quality care to patients and helping them to make the right decisions about their treatment options, with the skills to guide and advise them throughout their research journey, this role could be for you.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum NVQ 3 plus additional experience OR NVQ4
Desirable
- Degree in scientific/ healthcare discipline
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/ understanding of healthcare environments
Desirable
- Knowledge of ICH- Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research
- Medical knowledge/ terminology specific to the speciality
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of Trust or Healthcare setting policies and procedures
Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical or patient facing environment
- Proven experience of working to deadlines
- Proven experience of dealing with a busy workload
Desirable
- Data management experience
- Experience of working in a research environment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Awareness and respect for confidentially
- Demonstrable IT skills including email and Microsoft office programs (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Willingness to work-Cross site
- uk driving licence Holder
Desirable
- Knowledge of information governance
- Knowledge of patient information systems
- Clinical skills, including venepuncture
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
MRI
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
