Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Clinical Research Practitioner will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for people who use our services and carers participating in mental health research. Responsibilities will include recruitment of participants, coordination of participant in clinical trials, collection of research data and psychometric rating. It would be advantageous that the post holder has experience in conducting neuro-psychometric evaluation in mental health.

You will work collaboratively with the research team and wider multidisciplinary team in the management of your own caseload of research participants. The post holder will actively promote research amongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS. 

We are committed to developing our staff in line with our Trust visions and values. There are many opportunities for personal and professional growth, ranging from clinical courses and programmes to development of clinical excellence and leadership skills.

The post holder will be predominantly based at Two Bridges Hub, Chertsey, but will be expected to attend events and meetings across the Trust’s catchment area.

This is a 6 month post initially. We will extend the contract for the right person.

Key Responsibilities

• Work autonomously and manage a caseload of clinical trial participants whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.  Maintain effective communication with people who use our services, carers and professionals to ensure high quality service delivery
• Identify suitable individuals for entry into clinical trials
• Maintain accurate documentation of participants events in progress notes
• Ensure people who use our services are fully informed prior to entry into clinical trial programmes
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of treatment options, treatment side effects and disease processes to support people who use our services in making an informed treatment choice
• Provide ongoing information, education and support to participants (and their significant others) regarding clinical trials and specific trial treatments
• Ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the trial protocol and obtain results in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the trial
• Report and record adverse events which occur whilst in the trial to the Principal Investigator and relevant local and regulatory authorities
• Provide continuity of care to participants and their carers throughout the trial programme.   Provide specific advice and psychological support as appropriate.  Refer to other specialists as required to ensure optimum participants care.
• Act as a primary contact point for the trial participant
• Maintain accurate participants’ trial documentation, complete Case Report Forms, including the use of electronic data capture systems and ensure relevant information is recorded in participant’s progress notes.
• Perform phlebotomy and other clinical procedures as required by trial protocols, ensure the safe handling, storage and transportation of samples
• Perform neuro-psychometric testing
• Requirement to hold a valid driving licence and to have access to use of a vehicle