Research Study Support Officer

patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data. This role will also be to support the coordination of trials where appropriate and assisting with the submission of trials for trust/ethical approval and liaison with trial management units, To assist the clinicians in the assessment of patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and monitoring of their condition throughout their participation. To carry out clinical trial procedures and interventions according to pre-determined protocols and Standard Operating Procedures. This will include venepuncture, cannulation, vital signs and ECGs. BLS (Basic Life Support) training including the BEACH course (Bedside Emergency Assessment Course for Healthcare Assistants. To provide on-going advice and information to patients/volunteers with regard to their participation in clinical research in order to facilitate effective informed consent. To assist with patient visits in accordance with study protocols, including co-ordinating special tests in other departments, collection of data, ,data entry and patient support. To carry out the collection, processing and shipping of biological Specimens according to protocol requirements and follow up appropriately on alert values. To ensure that patient safety is paramount in all procedures that take place for trial purposes and efficiently in accordance with NMC and EU Directive (ICH GCP) Guidelines. To have computer skills for the handling and management of computerised data. To assist with the coordination, preparation and submission of research to gain. To assist the clinicians to report and record any adverse events as dictated by NHS permissions., To assist the clinicians in the assessment of patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and monitoring of their condition throughout their participation To carry out clinical trial procedures and interventions according to pre-determined protocols and Standard Operating Procedures. This will include venepuncture, cannulation, vital signs and ECGs. BLS (Basic Life Support) training including the BEACH course (Bedside Emergency Assessment Course for Healthcare Assistants To provide on-going advice and information to patients/volunteers with regard to their participation in clinical research in order to facilitate effective informed consent To assist with patient visits in accordance with study protocols, including co-ordinating special tests in other departments, collection of data, ,data entry and patient support To carry out the collection, processing and shipping of biological Specimens according to protocol requirements and follow up appropriately on alert values. To ensure that patient safety is paramount in all procedures that take place for trial purposes and efficiently in accordance with NMC and EU Directive (ICH GCP) Guidelines To have computer skills for the handling and management of computerised data To assist with the coordination, preparation and submission of research to gain To assist the clinicians to report and record any adverse events as dictated by NHS permissions. Ensure that REC, R&D approval and indemnity are in place prior to commencing the trial. Under supervision, liaise with sites / assist with identification of research participants/ searching records for portfolio studies, aid clinicians/ research nurses in obtaining informed consent, recruitment to trials. To work with staff across the Network to develop strategies to overcome barriers to patient recruitment To be responsible for forwarding trial data in a timely manner as necessary. Attend core multi- disciplinary team meetings across Trusts to aid identification of research participants to portfolio studies where appropriate. Ensure up to date research protocols, information sheets etc are disseminated and utilised. To keep accurate records and prepare for audits and inspections. To ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the trial protocol, in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the trial. To provide on- going information, education and support to patients (and their significant others were necessary), including practice staff, regarding clinical trials. To ensure that accurate documentation of patient events in nursing/medical notes is maintained. Accurately document data collected into the case report forms (CRF). Record and report serious/adverse events, which occur whilst patient, is in the clinical trial to the relevant personnel and act as required. To act as a primary/supportive contact point for the specific practice staff. To carry out treatment procedures and treatment interventions according to predetermined protocols, including venepuncture, cannulation, ECG's and vital sign recording To be aware of relevant medical literature, developments in clinical research methodology, monitoring and local regulatory and ethical requirements To attend courses, research network meetings, conferences and study days in order to remain up to date with all relevant aspects of clinical research. To have an understanding to the relevance of research to health care delivery, The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment. Not all roles are suitable for every flexible working opportunity all of the time. Flexible working options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working. The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from the following groups that are currently under-represented in our workforce black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and age 16-24. Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing the successful applicant/s DBS application be recovered via salary deduction following start in post. The amount of £23 (standard disclosure) or £43 (enhanced disclosure) will be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment. Bank posts require upfront payment. DBS applications submitted from 2nd December will be subject to the new DBS fee of £26.50 (standard) and £54.50 (Enhanced). From April 2017, Skilled visa applicants and their adult dependant(s) will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have lived in consecutively for 12 months or more in the past ten years. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisations safeguarding children and adults' policy and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures. Staff should be mindful of their responsibility to safeguard children and adults in any activity performed on behalf of the organisation in line with the requirements of statutory guidance and legislation. All employees (and volunteers)are expected maintain their safeguarding knowledge and skills by completing mandatory safeguarding training which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and neglect and taking appropriate action. As an organisation, we have adopted the Merseyside Domestic abuse workplace scheme which supports our staff who are experiencing Domestic Abuse /any forms of sexual violence.

• Good general education ie. 3 GCSE's at grade C or above (Or equivalent including English Language)
• Graduate or equivalent level NHS qualification in relevant discipline or equivalent
Desirable criteria
• Study days on research, Essential criteria
• Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in the NHS, Universities and Industry
Desirable criteria
• Clinical experience/qualification in venepuncture, IV cannulation
• Previous experience in clinical research studies, research projects (protocols and study documentation)
• Skills in the analysis and interpretation of data, Previous research experience and knowledge
• An awareness of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials
• An understanding of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements
Desirable criteria
• An awareness of the Health Service, R&D, the pharmaceutical industry partnership and relevant information sciences
• An understanding of Research protocols and skills in administration of research and project management
  
  Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.