Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Research Assistant
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Job Summary
Research Assistant
An opportunity has arisen within The Research and Innovation Clinical Delivery Team at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for an enthusiastic and conscientious individual to undertake the role of a Band 3 Research Assistant.
This exciting role will see the post holder contributing to a variety of research studies whilst supporting clinical teams in providing access to research opportunities for their patients.
You will support the delivery of the research pathway for patients who are participating in cutting edge research studies and clinical trials.
Main duties will involve screening for potential participants, carrying out research protocol tasks, monitoring of patients undergoing research interventions, and the collection and documentation of accurate data in accordance with the research protocol and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
This would see you utilising a range of clinical and communication skills as you will be working across a variety of clinical departments within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will support the delivery of research activities by carrying out delegated tasks in line with research protocols, Good Clinical Practice, relevant regulations, and Trust policies. Working under the guidance of the senior research team, you will help ensure that research participants receive appropriate care and that all study requirements are met.
- You will organise your workload with support, managing your time effectively to meet patient needs, team objectives, and research performance targets.
- Maintaining confidentiality at all times, you will ensure informed consent is obtained and assist with measuring and recording vital signs, reporting any abnormal results to senior staff.
- As part of the clinical research process, you will communicate with patients to obtain blood and urine samples using aseptic techniques, in line with your training and competence.
- You will also help prepare and process samples in the laboratory, using the appropriate equipment and packaging them—whether ambient or on dry ice—for courier transport in accordance with established procedures.
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About Us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17,600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will contribute to the delivery and administration of research activity at GWHFT under the direction and supervision of a senior member of the Research and Innovation [R and I] team. They will practice in accordance with Trust standards and operate within the boundaries of the role and assessed competencies.
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Person Specification
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Qualifications
Education, Qualifications and Training Essential
- GCSE's in English and Maths
- Demonstration of ongoing personal development and willingness to engage in local appraisal processes.
- Experience to Vocational Qualification Level 3 equivalent level
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice certificate
- Administrative/IT Qualifications
Experience Essential
- Interest in and/or experience of working in a healthcare setting.
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- Recording ECGs
- Experience of gathering and reporting data and use of IT systems and digital technologies.
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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