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Job summary

Main area
Research and Innovation
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
Fixed term: 10 months (due to short term funding. Secondments considered for internal applicants)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Compressed hours
37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref
223-ARP-631
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Hollinswood House
Town
Telford
Salary
£27,485 - £30,162 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/09/2025 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Assistant Research Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 4

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the research team at Hollinswood House working on the exciting TRIOMIC research study. 

We are collaborating with the colorectal team to transform the colorectal pathway and revolutionise the diagnosis of colorectal cancer.

As an Assistant Research Practitioner, you will work alongside Research Nurses/Midwives/AHP's to maximise Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust recruitment of patients into research appropriate for their condition.  The role is diverse and interesting and you will play a part in improving healthcare and treatments for future generations. 

The post is within the Research and Innovation department and there may be a requirement to support the Generic, Cancer and Women's and Children's team as part of the role.

We are a happy and diverse team.  

Informal visits to the department is highly encouraged before shortlisting to find out more about the role.

This role will be focused at Hollinswood House working with the colorectal team in a clinic setting seeing up to 150 patients a week. Venepuncture is a large part of this role and this skill is essential.

Main duties of the job

  • Overseeing patients journey throughout their time in a research study
  • Carrying out observations as required by each study
  • Involvement in setting up and delivering new studies
  • Organising workload to ensure requirements of the role are met
  • Data entry as required for each study 
  • Venepuncture and sample management including centrifuging samples where required (training provided where required)
  • Screening, consenting and following patients up as required by each study protocol
  • Maintaining safety and stock for each study 
  • Supporting others in the team with duties as required 

Working for our organisation

We have an open and honest culture in Research and Innovation and the department is fully supportive of career development and flexibility.

The happiness and fulfilment of our workforce is paramount and as we see annually in the staff survey results we are getting this right - our staff score very highly on their ability to make a difference to patients and feeling rewarded within their role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Minimum of NVQ level 3 or equivalent relevant health care/life science qualification
  • Good basic level of education, minimum five GCSEs, or equivalent passes including English
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ level 4 or equivalent relevant health care/life science qualification

Experience and knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Experience in health care environment
  • Understanding of research within acute setting
  • Evidence of ongoing education/CPD within current role
  • Knowledge of hospital based IT systems
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in research setting / being involved in trials
  • Experience of working in a fast paced environment
  • Venepuncture skills

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Applicant requirements

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.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kate Wistance
Job title
Research Team Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07761 458972
Additional information

01952 641222 ext 5412

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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