Research Assistant Practitioner

Clinical research helps millions of people live longer and healthier lives.

If you want to join this innovative and exciting speciality, then we are offering a unique opportunity to work as a Research Assistant Practitioner in the Synergy Team within the Research and Development Department, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

The Synergy Team coordinates studies in a large variety of specialities including Maternity, Diabetes, Hepatology, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics and Orthopaedics. We recruit patients from both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves day-to-day care of participants on clinical studies including screening, recruitment, and follow-up.

Our staff come from a variety of specialities and backgrounds to create a multidisciplinary research team working together to deliver research across Plymouth.

We offer a friendly, supportive working environment with access to training and professional development and offer a full induction programme with ongoing mentoring. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience, support delivery of research and see first-hand the difference it makes to patients' lives.

For further information or if you would like to arrange an informal visit please contact:

Natasha Wilmshurst Research Nurse Specialistnatasha.wilmshurst

OrKelly Bowers Senior Research Nurse Kelly.bowers

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

*** 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.***

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.

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.

Research specific Clinical responsibilities1. Assist in the clinical care of research participants within the relevant specialty in accordance with the specifications of each research study.
2. With training and support, screen and identify patients suitable for clinical research using inclusion and exclusion criteria and utilising NHS records, screening clinics, visiting wards and outpatients and using Trust

IT systems and databases.
3. Be responsible for the safe and accurate collection of research data through clinical procedures such asvenepuncture, history taking, standard…