Clinical Research Practitioner (Dermatology)

Job title:

Clinical Research Practitioner (Dermatology)

Company:

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Research Practitioner to join the Skin Therapy Research Unit within the award-winning St John’s Institute of Dermatology.The internationally leading research programme includes multi-centre observational studies involving longitudinal clinical data and biological sample collections, as well as interventional studies.The post will comprise working as part of the Skin Therapy Research Unit. The main focus of the research is atopic eczema and psoriasis. You will work as part of and be supported by a large and well established multi-disciplinary research team with a strong track record of producing high impact, translational research.The post will be based at Guy’s Hospital. However, it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at additional locations according to the needs of the projects.Main duties of the jobTo screen, coordinate and recruit eligible patients, carry out clinical tasks such as venepuncture, and ECG, meticulously record various data points and deliver interventions according to specific study protocols. You will be responsible for data entry, ensuring patient safety and maintaining high levels of quality assurance expected at GSTT. You will also be involved in the set-up of new trials and will be required to work within multidisciplinary teams to deliver excellent quality clinical research.About usThe Unit provides a range of services and facilities to support research aimed at improving outcomes in people with skin disease. Work extends from genetic discovery through to a comprehensive portfolio of clinical trials (phase II onwards) and biomarker-enabled precision medicine. The Unit works with investigators within both the academic and industry community, collaborating closely with The Cutaneous Immunology Group, Skin Inflammation Genetics Group and Genomic Medicine at King’s College London.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this role. Please ensure that you use the person specification to inform your supportive statement during application and use current examples of where you meet the essential and desirable criteria.Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this role. Please ensure that you use the person specification to inform your supportive statement during application and use current examples of where you meet the essential and desirable criteria.Person SpecificationQualifications/ EducationEssential

• Degree in life sciences or related field or equivalent theoretical knowledge
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• GCP certification
• Commitment to work towards joining the AHCS accredited CRP register

Desirable

• Member of NIHR CRP directory

Previous experienceEssential

• Experience of working in a relevant research setting
• Experience of working in a patient/participant facing role with clinical duties
• Experience of working on interventional studies or complex/ large scale observational studies’

Desirable

• Experience with electronic case report forms and computer packages
• Experience supervising others
• Experience of working on clinical trials of drugs, therapies or interventions

Skills/Knowledge/ AbilityEssential

• Knowledge of clinical research governance processes
• Able to conduct clinical tasks such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiratory observations
• Able to collect blood samples via venepuncture
• IT skills, specifically in database management, Microsoft, Excel and eRecord

Desirable

• Proficient in cannulation and serial sampling
• Proficient in conducting ECG
• Presentation and teaching skills

Person Specification
Qualifications/ EducationEssential

• Degree in life sciences or related field or equivalent theoretical knowledge
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• GCP certification
• Commitment to work towards joining the AHCS accredited CRP register

Desirable

• Member of NIHR CRP directory

Previous experienceEssential

• Experience of working in a relevant research setting
• Experience of working in a patient/participant facing role with clinical duties
• Experience of working on interventional studies or complex/ large scale observational studies’

Desirable

• Experience with electronic case report forms and computer packages
• Experience supervising others
• Experience of working on clinical trials of drugs, therapies or interventions

Skills/Knowledge/ AbilityEssential

• Knowledge of clinical research governance processes
• Able to conduct clinical tasks such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiratory observations
• Able to collect blood samples via venepuncture
• IT skills, specifically in database management, Microsoft, Excel and eRecord

Desirable

• Proficient in cannulation and serial sampling
• Proficient in conducting ECG
• Presentation and teaching skills

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .Employer detailsEmployer nameGuy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
AddressGuy’s and St ThomasLondonSE1 9RTEmployer’s website

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 23:09:07 GMT

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