Role Summary
To use relevant knowledge to perform research procedures according to protocols and
extend this experience to support others in the Research team and other health care
professionals where appropriate.
• The post holder will support the safe conduct of research in accordance with the
Research Governance Framework, and in accordance with good standards and
guidelines and to provide assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of participants
are protected.
• Liaise directly with researchers in the Trust, offering assistance with aspects of local
research projects that are identified as being barriers to the progression of successful
research.eg. Recruitment, consent, data collection etc.
• To provide admin support and data management for all aspects of research
organisation, as an integrated member of the research team working for the Research &
Development (R&D) Department, co-ordinating a variety of clinical research.
• To facilitate progression of Trust funded projects and offer assistance where there are
difficulties under guidance of Research and Development team.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Clinical research is the way we determine what the best ways are to prevent, diagnose or treat diseases. The Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital supports the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) portfolio of research to increase the number of patients who have the opportunity to participate in research, as well as enhancing the nation’s attractiveness as a host for research.
The Research Team are a multi-disciplinary team who work in all clinical areas in the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, in partnership with hospital staff, to deliver a vast array of clinical trials. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed and disciplined practitioner to join the team. You will be working as part of the Acute Research Team, primarily working on orthopaedic studies, within the Research and Development department. You will need to demonstrate the ability to organise, prioritise and adjust your workload in relation to requirements of a range of studies.
The post holder must demonstrate the ability to work both independently and in collaboration with medical staff and clinical teams. There will be a requirement to work autonomously within a wide range of specialties and therefore this role requires a degree of flexibility, confidence and self-motivation. The post involves face-to-face patient contact as well as coordinating the daily running of studies, which includes data collection and handling.
Working Pattern: This will be flexible but will be 22.5 hours per week, mainly during working hours, with some requirement to work evening or weekends dependant on the trial but this is not normal.
Interview Date: Monday 12th February 2024.
For further information please contact: Sam Keenan, Lead Nurse on samantha.keenan@nhs.net
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
