Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner

This is an exciting opportunity to join the research team at Spectrum. The post holder to work closely with and support Research Team in the delivery of National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Portfolio studies across Spectrum services. The post will involve the correct identification, recruitment, delivery and follow up for research participants. The post holder will need good interpersonal skills to facilitate collaborative working relationships across a breadth of stakeholders. The postholder will be required to forge strong, positive relationships with patients, participants, carers and members of the public in the course of delivering research studies and support the safe

conduct of research in accordance with the Research Governance Framework, for clinical trials in accordance with the International Conference on Harmonisation – Good Clinical Practice (ICH – GCP) guidelines/EU Directive.

To assist with the coordination of the patient’s journey through the clinical trial protocol e.g. organisation of any necessary investigations, follow up appointments and procedures.

Carry out clinical procedures i.e. vital signs, ECG’s, body measurements, obtain blood/urine /sputum samples in accordance with each protocol’s requirements and process/ship all samples as per study requirements.

Co-ordination of any required pre-study tests, obtaining results and arranging appointments as per protocol.

Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of data systems and undertake data entry as per study requirements.

Assist in the writing of research related SOP’s as per study/trial

Provide training/supervision to members of the research team, RRDN Agile Team and/or students.

Work in collaboration with partner organisations to increase research opportunities for patients.

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Join our team

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we’ve got a role for you!

• Access to NHS Pension

Time for you day (additional day off)

Welcome payment for some posts

Refer a friend scheme

Training and Development opportunities

Flexible Working

Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes

Up to 33 days annual leave

We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.

We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people – our patients, service users, staff and partners.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tracey Lowry Job title: Head of Research/Research Governance Lead Email address: tracey.lowry@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07368508740

Working hours Monday to Friday 8-5