What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Trials Assistant position at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
Job summary
There has never been a more exciting time to join clinical research in Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and flexible candidate to join our hepatology research team as a Clinical Trials Assistant based at the Freeman Hospital.
This post would suit an individual with a patient facing background who is keen to develop their career, gaining new practical skills and knowledge in research.
The post holder will work within the clinical research nurse team assisting with the delivery of commercial research and NIHR portfolio adopted studies. You will need to be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team, and will have the support of senior research personnel with a strong emphasis on professional development.
- Interview Date Monday 03 February 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes / Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
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Main duties of the job
This is a clinical patient facing post, which requires a dynamic individual who can work both individually and as part of a team. We offer patients and their families the opportunity to participate in research studies that they are eligible for.
It is essential that the post holder has healthcare experience and previous experience of phlebotomy would be beneficial.
Along with the relevant and appropriate experience you will need to demonstrate initiative, excellent communication skills, good time management and an interest in full programme of induction and ongoing support will be provided to the successful candidate who will have the opportunity to facilitate the delivery of research studies within the hepatology speciality.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites :
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit : Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
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Knowledge & Experience
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Desirable
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