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Job summary

Main area
Research
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
216-LH-A7527753
Employer
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Research Office, Level 2 MSCP, Bircham Park
Town
Derriford, Plymouth
Salary
£27,485 - £30,162 £27,485 - £30,162 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/11/2025 23:59

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Research Assistant Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 4

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Assistant Practitioner to join our dynamic Neurology Research team. 
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to ground breaking research aimed at understanding and treating neurological conditions. You will play a vital role, working closely with hospital and community teams and caring for participants taking part in clinical trials.

For more information, please contact:

Abigail Patrick

01752 439656

[email protected] 

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

• To act as a role model for other staff members;
• Contributes to the management of the safe working environment by minimising clinical risk;
• Compiles comprehensive records of care delivery as per best practice principles;
• Records patient information accurately using Trust software systems;
• Utilises highly complex, specialist equipment, to provide treatment, where required.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

CLINICAL (General Responsibilities)

• Delivering a high standard of safe, compassionate nursing care, recognising and incorporating the specific needs of patients;
• Undertaking assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, under indirect supervision of a Registered Practitioner;
• Utilising a problem solving approach to patient care;
• Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area for patients and significant others;
• Engaging and interacting with patients and significant others to include them in decision making and care planning;
• Implementing and sharing good infection prevention and control practices;
• Adhering to Trust infection control, decontamination and cleanliness policies;
• Adhering to COSHH regulations;
• Promoting the safety and wellbeing of patients, significant others and visitors;
• Support appropriate studies within PHNT/UHP and its partner organisations as appropriate.

For further details please see the attached JD & PS 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Diploma qualification in a healthcare related subject / or equivalent experience (Level 3 or Level 4)
  • Computer literate
  • Numeracy and literacy qualifications e.g. GCSE or ‘O’ level grade C, CSE grade 1, adult numeracy and literacy or key skills level 2 or achievement at Level 1 in Skills for Health numeracy and literacy as part of the recruitment process

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable experience in the relevant clinical area;
  • Proven evidence of recent, on-going continuing professional development.
  • Understanding of data collection and data entry for clinical trials

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Effective communication skills, demonstrating fluency, clarity and ability to engage at all levels
  • Effective influencing skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Disability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Abigail Patrick
Job title
Specialist Research Practitioner
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01752 439656
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