Senior Clinical Research Practitioner

Division: Corporate

Band: 6

Salary: �35,392 - �42,618 per annum/pro rata

We are recruiting for a Senior Clinical Research Practitioner who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

Due to complexity of trials, candidates with a vast oncology and chemotherapy experience of more than two years should apply. In addition, the candidate should have expertise in breast cancer research delivery and management.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways of patients/volunteers participating in oncology clinical trials and involve the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data.

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

About us

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.

We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under - represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce.

All staff at Medway comply the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Research Practitioner, you will be expected to use an in depth knowledge of trial protocols and their application in practice, alongside a working knowledge and compliance with the local, national and international research regulations.

Delivery of recruitment targets in line with the contractual agreements and agreed time lines.

In conjunction with the line manager, be responsible for maintaining a balanced portfolio.

Open and manage allocated projects, set timescales and resolve problems. This includes management of the set up process.

Take responsibility for all areas of practice relating to the conduct of clinical trials and research studies.

Maintain accurate records of portfolio activities.

Resolve issues, any breaches and protocol deviations. Report Adverse Events (AEs) using appropriate procedures, including the expedited reporting of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reactions (SUSARs).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Preferably 1st Degree/Diploma in Health Science, Nursing or other relevant subject

Desirable

• Preferably with Masters Degree

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care, Medicines for Human Use Regulations, Good Clinical Practice and the Health Research Authority (HRA)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of undertaking clinical research
• Experience of working in NHS setting or other substantial research environment
• Management experience

Desirable

• Experience in oncology and chemotherapy of more than 2 years

Values Based Question

Essential

• Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome

Employer details

Employer name

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Windmill Road

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

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