Clinical Research Practitioner

at  Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

The Clinical research practitioner will work as part of the research team, liaising with the external study sponsor and Trust medical staff to ensure that all deadlines are met and that the study progresses according to the agreed timetable, and in accordance with the trail protocoladhering to the principles of Good Clinical Practice at all times. The main duties for the role is to support and deliver high quality mental health research and support the delivery of commercial and non-commercial research studies within the Trust and the Clinical Research Network; North East North Cumbria. Role includes the recruitment of participants accommodating their needs and preferences, obtaining informed consent, and collecting the research data accurately. You will need to provide complex verbal and written information in the process of explaining study involvement.
In addition, responsibility is needed for identifying issues regarding the safeguarding of vulnerable adults who may be at risk and reporting all such concerns in accordance with Trust Safeguarding procedures, as well asutilising clinical skills in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to determine each participants capacity to make the decision to take part in research. The role includes working as part of a team or autonomously within the boundaries of the CRP framework and be expected to organise their workload on a day to day basis. The role also includes the the developing and promotion of the studies, which can be implemented through presentations, social media etc to service users, staff, carers and other organisations. The roles also includes the panning and logistics of studies which requires complex and detailed forward planning, liaising with participants, staff and study teams to ensure adherence, deadlines are met and the study is progressing to the agreed timescales.
An awareness of the clinical governance framework and the relevant standards is required as well as the ability todemonstrate leadership through personal practice and acts as a role model to other

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