Clinical Research Practitioner

Are you interested in being part of a research delivery team, delivering novel therapies across Neurological, Neurodegenerative, Mental Health and Ageing clinical research?
If you are, we have an exciting opportunity to join our research delivery team as a Research Practitioner. We are a diverse team and welcome applicants from a wide range of clinical and health care backgrounds.
Our team supports a wide range of studies from observational studies through to clinical trials ranging from phase 1, first in human- later phase 4.
The role will suit somebody who has comprehensive nursing or clinical experience with our patient groups or prior clinical research experience.
On successful appointment, there is a tailored comprehensive induction and training programme., The main base is the John Radcliffe Hospital, the post-holder will lead in the provision of a clinical study service.

• Study Coordination of commercial trials and large cohort studies.


• Delivery of complex investigative medicines.


• Supporting invasive and complex outpatient procedures.


• Working closely with the team to deliver the wider portfolio of studies.


• You will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical studies.


• Recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate data including collection and management of tissue and/or samples.


• Supporting a wide range of research clinics.


• Processing lab samples.


• Conducting assessments as per the study protocol.


• Collecting physical assessments.


• Supervising and supporting junior staff.


Working for our organisation

Our team is part of Division 4 Neurology, Mental Health, Ageing and Neurodegenerative diseases with the Thames Valley and South Midlands area.

We are a diverse team of research nurses, practitioners and administrators. Working closely with clinicians to support and deliver research across our patient groups. The team comes from a variety of backgrounds such as Nursing, Mental Health, Psychology, Biochemistry and NHS to name a few.


• Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post


• Full driving licence/access to car


• Able to travel independently and attend conferences/training events outside the region., Qualified at university degree level in a Health Sciences Field or equivalent professional qualification in Health Sciences Field or relevant experience


Desirable criteria


• Evidence of post graduate learning and development


• Evidence of training within the field of Ageing, Neurology, Mental Health or Neurodegenerative Disease's, Knowledge and experience in the field of ageing, mental health, neurological conditions, neurodegeneration and/or dementia


• Competency in clinical/ physical skills (e.g. vital signs)


• Good time management and organisational skills


• Excellent communication skills


• Evidence of continuous personal, professional development


• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment


Desirable criteria


• Experience in project management


• Clinical research delivery experience


• Experience in, or willingness to undertake training in additional skills physical skills such as ECG, Venepuncture, Cannulation/ cognitive assessments


• Experience in processing lab samples for research


Personal skills

Essential criteria


• Self-motivated


• Flexible and adaptable approach


• Strong desire to learn and develop self


• Demonstrates respect towards others


• Strong motivation to work within Division 4 research delivery


Behavioural skills

Essential criteria


• Aligned to the Trust values.


• Conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times.


• Positive attitude to all tasks and stakeholders., Experience of working with the Microsoft Office package


• of relevant obligatory regulations and legal requirements such as the Mental Capacity Act and EU General Data Protection Regulation


Desirable criteria


• Knowledge of NHS research governance, Good Clinical Practice (GCP)


• Experience of electronic patient records


• Experience of using research databases
  
  Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.


The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel., The CRN: Thames Valley and South Midlands is one of 15 local Clinical Research Networks in the NIHR Clinical Research Network (NIHR CRN). The NIHR CRN is the clinical research delivery arm of the NHS in England, tasked with supporting the rapid set-up and effective conduct of studies, so that researchers can gather the robust evidence needed to improve treatments for NHS patients. These local Networks drive clinical research delivery performance across the locality, and champion the role of clinical research in the NHS at every level.