Pathology Research Assistant Practitioner

There is now an exciting opportunity to join the Pathology Clinical Trials Team. This full time, band 4 post will be a key member of the Pathology Research and Development (R&D) team supporting the clinical research teams across the TVRA.
North Tees and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts are now part of the Tees Valley Research Alliance (TVRA).
This strategic and operational alliance combines the research and development departments from both acute trusts into one overarching department, which operates across both trusts.
The alliance creates an efficient research set up and delivery service, with the aim of sharing information on studies.
This means that all patients across Tees Valley are offered the same opportunities to take part in cutting edge clinical trials.
The Clinical Trials Pathology Team is a key support service within the TVRA., The post holder will be expected to plan and report on quality audits and support the Pathology R+D Facilitator in the management and the training of the Pathology Healthcare Science Support Workers who support the research/clinical trials. The post holder will work across specialties and will be involved in being part of a large and growing research team with the potential to develop further in the future. The post holder will also be expected to develop research knowledge to provide on-going support to all practitioners. The post holder will also develop skills such as consenting of patients to appropriately delegated research studies that the Pathology R&D team lead on. Research Assistant Practitioners are required to provide routine information to patients along with non-routine information about studies and effectively communicate where research lies within the individual patients' clinical care pathway. The post holder's role will also include data collection including data input
into electronic databases and other administrative duties. Any research undertaken must be conducted to ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards. The post holder will identify barriers to the recruitment of patients into trials and work effectively with other staff groups to overcome any barriers. This role is diverse and demanding which requires an enthusiastic and flexible individual. The post requires the willingness to travel across sites.

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Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
· Your Leadership Impact
· Leading Your Team to Success
· Service Improvement for Beginners
· Developing your Service Improvement Skills
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
· Explore leadership within the NHS
· Promote Trust values and behaviours
· Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
· Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team., It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.
IMPORTANT - Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.
This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.
The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The referees MUST be a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.