University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity is now available at University Hospital Southampton NHSFT for a highly motivated Clinical Research practitioner to join our Ophthalmology Research delivery team.

You will join a friendly and enthusiastic team, working closely with the clinical MDT to lead the way to improved care and treatments alongside developing your career in Research Imaging. We run a 24/7 service, though most of your time will be spent working Monday to Friday office hours.

Key Responsibilities

You will lead in all aspects of Ophthalmic Imaging and provide specialist research and clinical care to research participants within the scope of your education and training. This includes identifying and approaching eligible patients, consenting patients, and supporting the delivery of study interventions and clinical investigations and the data collection required for the individual studies.

You will take on the responsibility for managing and coordinating delegated research studies you will be guided and mentored by our experienced senior research nurses and Allied Health Professionals to develop within your role in providing gold-standard care to our patients.

Working in clinical research, protecting the patient from harm and maintaining their rights is essential and may involve acting as a patient advocate.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.UHS employees can access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What were looking forYou will have significant patient facing experience caring for a range of patients, ideally in the acute setting. Educated to Foundation degree level or NVQ Level 6 in a Physiological or Physical Sciences, Healthcare Science or related field OR be able to demonstrate clearly equivalent level of theoretical and practical knowledge.

Extensive experience as a Research Imaging Technician is essential. You will be expected to work towards achieving the relevant competencies and experience to be eligible to apply for accreditation as a clinical research practitioner with the Academy of Health Care Science. You will be supported fully to achieve this.

You will work to international standards of clinical research governance to deliver complex research, so the ability to understand and implement new information is essential. The role involves using many clinical and research IT systems, so computer experience and skills are essential.

We are currently supporting a range of COVID-19 studies across the teams, so there may be the need for you to work in direct clinical care with COVID positive patients.

For additional information, please refer to the job description and person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications / training required

Essential

• Degree/Level 6 NVQ in Life, Physiological or Physical Sciences or related field or able to demonstrate clearly equivalent level of theoretical and practical knowledge
• Evidence of on-going professional development

Desirable

• Specialist qualification/Graduate/registration
• International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP) Certification
• Venesection and cannulation

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

• Significant clinical experience, working face to face with patients, in a relevant speciality with proven ability and competence to undertake a range of clinical tasks, including but not limited to, vital signs, body measurements, personal care.
• Recent NHS clinical experience or equivalent
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Logical and consistent work and career pattern
• Interest in Clinical Research

Desirable

• Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice
• Clinical Research experience
• Knowledge of UK Policy Framework for Health & Social Care, International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP)
• Team management experience

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential

• Good interpersonal, communication, organisation and time management skills
• Clear written communication with attention to detail
• Demonstrate ability to use initiative
• Conversant in relevant safeguarding policies
• IT literate (proficient in Microsoft office applications)
• Able to understand complex/scientific/medical terminology
• Willingness to work towards level of skills and competencies required in line with accreditation for Clinical Research Practitioners through the Academy of Health care Sciences

Desirable

• Experience with NHS IT systems (eCamis, Charts, EDMS).

Values and behaviours

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

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