Job Summary
Research Support Worker (Student Internship Placement)
x 3 VACANCIES
This patient facing research delivery role is only available to students from Manchester Metropolitan University who are in their 2nd year on a life science course with a 3rd year placement component.
Successful candidates will be placed with the Inpatient or the Neurology Research Delivery Teams based at Salford Royal Hospital.
The Inpatient team cover the Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Upper GI cancer, Neurological cancer, Orthopaedic, Spinal, Ageing, Trauma, Anaesthetic & Peri-operative care portfolios.
The Neurological research team support studies looking at MS, Parkinson's disease, MND, Epilepsy and many other neurological conditions.
Whilst Successful Candidates Will Get An Opportunity To Work On a Variety Of Research Trials Their Main Focus Will Be Working To Support The Below Research Projects:
Liquid biopsy biomarker analysis for early diagnosis and non-invasive monitoring of brain tumours
Immunology of Respiratory Conditions
The Multiple Sclerosis Bio-repository collection
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group aims to be the safest organisation in the NHS through providing safe, clean and personal care to every patient, every time.
We are an integrated provider of hospital, community and primary care services, including the University Teaching Hospital. Our team of 6,000 staff provide local services to the City of Salford and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
- Remote interviews will be held on 21st August 2025**
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated and effective communicator with a 'can do' attitude and an eye for detail. They will need to take ownership and delivery of their work with a desire to develop their research skills.
They should be organised/able to prioritise and demonstrate initiative, within the ethically approved confines of the protocol and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). You should be able to thrive on challenges and be an effective problem solver.
Some Of Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:
- Screening and recruiting eligible participants
- Educating participants about the studies and obtaining informed consent
- Collecting and recording study data accurately, in accordance with GCP
- Ensuring that study documentation is maintained and stored securely
- Complete training to perform venepuncture, sample processing along with other trial specific training.
- Completion of national care certificate.
To be successful in this role, you need to have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be organised and detail orientated.
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Details
Date posted
04 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-NCA-CS264-25-PS
Job locations
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Essential
Essential Qualifications
- Currently studying at MMU in 2nd year on life science course with 3rd year placement component
- Willingness to work towards national care certificate
- Evidence of ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice
Essential
Kowledge, Skills and Experience
- Experience of promoting care formally / informally
- Good communication skills (written & verbal)
- Good organisational skills
- Good customer service skills
- Evidence of ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service
Desirable
- Demonstrate an interest OR previous experience in caring for patients in an acute setting
- Basic knowledge of IT package
- Experience of working in a team
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience of promoting care formally / informally
- Good communication skills (written & verbal)
- Good organisational skills
- Good customer service skills
- Evidence of ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service
Desirable
- Demonstrate an interest OR previous experience in caring for patients in an acute setting
- Basic knowledge of IT package
- Experience of working in a team
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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