Research Assistant

£29114

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust, Wonford, Exeter

Part time
Temporary
Remote working

Posted today, 28 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 98304cae2aa04e44a000a79f6b11eed2

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust

Full Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Research Assistant to join our busy team. This is a fixed term, 2 year contract, 0.48 WTE (18 hours per week) role. You will play a pivotal role in the day to day running of the National Institute for Health Research portfolio across in mental health, dementia, CAMHS and learning disability within Devon Partnership NHS Trust. This role will involve supporting senior staff members leading trials in all aspects of study delivery including facilitation of study set-up, identification of patients eligible for recruitment, and ensuring that all studies activities are conducted according to the study protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Research Governance and local Trust guidelines, resulting in the collection of high quality data. Your work will be focused on participant recruitment and will involve both patient-facing and data admin work. You will help raise awareness of research amongst clinical colleagues and service users, and will help to embed research within clinical teams. The studies we support range from observational to interventional studies and may include commercial clinical trials of investigational medicinal products. This role is office based at Wonford House, Exeter although working from home some of the time is also possible and you will be provided with the equipment to do so.,

To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner with patients, people who use services and their carers who may have specific difficulties in understanding and/ or communicating and who may be distressed.
To work closely with colleagues in other multi-professional teams on a day-to-day basis.
To communicate with a wide range of health & social care staff in hospital and in community settings in a skilled and sensitive manner, complex and sensitive information concerning the participation of the patient.
To provide support & guidance in the application of psychological principles and techniques, and to foster reflective practice.
To maintain and build good working relationships with senior professional staff and managers in the Trust.
To plan and prioritise own workload.
To provide relevant knowledge to the planning, development and delivery of research projects., We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Research Assistant to join our busy team. You will play a pivotal role in the day to day running of the National Institute for Health Research portfolio across in mental health, dementia, CAMHS and learning disability within Devon Partnership NHS Trust.
To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner with patients, people who use services and their carers who may have specific difficulties in understanding and/ or communicating and who may be distressed.
To work closely with colleagues in other multi-professional teams on a day-to-day basis.
To communicate with a wide range of health & social care staff in hospital and in community settings in a skilled and sensitive manner, complex and sensitive information concerning the participation of the patient.
To provide support & guidance in the application of psychological principles and techniques, and to foster reflective practice.
To maintain and build good working relationships with senior professional staff and managers in the Trust.
To plan and prioritise own workload.
To provide relevant knowledge to the planning, development and delivery of research projects.
Liaise with the members of multi-disciplinary research delivery team to establish procedures for the safe and smooth running of clinical trials.
Attend team meetings, and appropriate clinics, to screen and recruit new patients.
Perform appropriate assessments and rating scales as required for screening purposes and by the study protocol (training will be provided if required).
Update appropriate patient databases to aid recruitment and reporting of recruitment.
Evaluate patient eligibility for entry to clinical studies by coordinating pre-study tests, obtaining results and arranging appropriate appointments according to the study protocol. Ensure that subsequent study specific investigations are undertaken as required by the protocol.
Facilitate the informed consent process ensuring that the patient (and carers/ family) fully understand the nature of the study; and ensure that the consent form is completed accurately and filled as required.
The post holder will be responsible (where appropriate) for the assessments and documentation for follow up visits as per the trial protocols and in agreement with more senior research practitioners.
Provide ongoing information, advice and support to patients (and carers/ families) regarding clinical trials.
Maintain adequate patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented in the patients medical and nursing notes. Accurately document data collected into the case report forms.
Complete the electronic case report e-CRF and paper case report form, in a timely and efficient manner ensuring an audit trail is evident.
Obtain any missing data and resolve queries with the clinical investigators and trial management office.
In association with the local clinical team, ensure that all adverse events are recorded and appropriately reported.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Maintain an awareness of current advances in treatment, research and nursing practice and uses this knowledge to maintain the highest standard of care for patients with dementia and/ or mental health conditions.
The post holder is responsible for their own professional actions, acting within Trust policies and procedures and Professional Practice Guidelines, working within clearly defined occupational procedures.
To follow policy guidance in own role and to comment on proposed policy changes and service developments.
Careful use of equipment.
To assist the work of less experienced assistants and/ or trainees as required.
To maintain accurate records.
To be responsible for using an email account to generate, monitor, and respond to the e-mail traffic by which the Trust conducts much of its internal communication.
Ensure a competent knowledge and understanding of the Department of Health Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care, ICH GCP Guidelines and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) amended regulations 2006.
Assess and evaluate the progress of on-going clinical studies and provide regular updates to the Senior CSO/CRN, clinical trial coordinating centre, local line manager and other appropriate staff.
Ensure clear and accurate record keeping
Attend local and national meetings in relation to clinical trials as appropriate.
Work is managed rather than supervised
Accountable for own actions manager is available for reference
Manages own workload

Knowledge of research governance framework and current legislation.
Previous use of databases.
Ability to integrate complex data; make evaluations formulations and decisions, Degree in Psychology or relevant field, or relevant experience and associated qualification in the area
Clinical placements and/or supervised practice in a health care setting
Familiarity with the issues surrounding clinical data, particularly confidentially.
Knowledge of mental health, dementia and/or learning disability conditions, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Evidence of accuracy and attention to detail in data collection.
Ability to deal with the public and colleagues in a pleasant and polite manner at all times.
Willingness and ability to travel independently to patients, across the network and to events outside the region., Understanding of the needs and capabilities of patients with Alzheimers disease and their carers., Experience of working with patients with mental health conditions, dementia and/or learning disability, and their carers
Experience of using cognitive, non-cognitive and activities of daily living assessments.
Previous experience of working with a multidisciplinary team, Access to transport with the ability to travel if required
Ability to work autonomously using own initiative, and as a member of a team.
Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise, organize and plan own workload.
Diplomatic and calm under pressure.
Able to prioritise workload
Excellent computer skills able to use all Microsoft office package.
Proficient in use of email, the internet and word processing

Our professional responsibility is to reduce the risk of infection to others as far as possible. Getting vaccinated against diseases that can be passed person-to-person in healthcare settings is part of this responsibility. The Trust will provide advice, guidance and support on vaccinations and access to vaccinations where requested., About Devon Partnership Trust