Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner

The Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner (aCRP) post is an essential research delivery role within the Research and Innovation directorate at GOSH, with a patient-facing element. Through training, achieved competency, and experience there is the opportunity to progress to a Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) level, which allows for voluntary professional registration through the Academy for Healthcare Science Accredited (AHCA) Register for CRPs. Registration to this demonstrates alignment to the UK Professional Standards Agency (PSA) which commits to patient safety and an identified standard of practice. CRP development is also recognised by the Department of Health and Social Care as a priority for research growth and is supported by the NIHR.

As an aCRP you will be providing support in a clinical and academic research environment for the delivery of clinical research studies/trials across the Trust, including the Clinical Research Facility, and as part of the Research and Innovation Directorate. A particular focus will be towards research under the Haematology and Oncology Research Team., The post holder will be expected to carry out both delegated clinical and non-clinical research duties safely and in line with applicable regulatory standards, local policies, protocols, and as per local training and completion of all relevant competencies. This will include assisting and working alongside research nurses and coordinators in the setup and day-to-day management of a portfolio of studies.

This will include organising start-up activities and meetings, the booking of patient visits and investigations, data management including the use of eCRF and EPR systems, and assisting in the management of regulatory documents. The post holder will also work collaboratively with Principal Investigators, lead research nurses and data managers, providing expert coordination support in a clinical and academic research environment, and communicate regularly with sponsor representatives and lead clinicians.

The post holder will also be expected to support the clinical research team in providing high quality and compassionate care to the child/young person/family, and under supervision by a research nurse. Including direct patient contact when assisting in clinical visits, phlebotomy, sample processing/storage/management, taking informed consent, responding appropriately to parent/patient queries, and communicating closely with the research clinical teams, including attending to telephone inquiries with parents/patients, and assisting the clinical teams in patient screening.

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.