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Interested in clinical research, contributing to the healthcare of the future and working with patients in the NHS? We have placements available at the Northern Care Alliance NHS, for 12 months.
You will be involved in all clinical stages of the research process, from consenting patients, through to randomising them to trial or placebo groups. You will need to be interested in patient care, but also be able to support patients who may have complex health needs.
You will work towards the National Care Certificate, as evidence you can meet employer standards in the field, including safeguarding and basic life support. You will be required to communicate directly with patients, so good communication skills are essential.
Main Duties of the Job
We are looking for a motivated and effective communicator with a ‘can do’ attitude and an eye for detail; they will need to take ownership and delivery of their work with a desire to develop their research delivery skills. You should be organised, able to prioritise and demonstrate initiative, within the ethically approved confines of the protocol and Good Clinical Practice; able to thrive on challenges and be an effective problem solver.
You will support research activity within clinical trials, supporting robust data collection and inputting alongside coordinating patient research appointments and trial related activities. There will be an expectation that the post holder would undertake training in the processing of research samples, however, training would be provided for this.
Working for our Organisation
Northern Care Alliance is one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. NCA is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) brings together staff and services from Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust (SRFT) and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (PAT). Our dedicated team of around 20,000 staff – our NCA Family – provide a range of community and hospital services to over one million people across Bury, Oldham, Rochdale and Salford, as well as providing more specialist care services to patients across Greater Manchester and beyond.
Our Care Organisations are designed to operate within a group arrangement of hospitals, community, and healthcare services. Together they manage and are responsible for the day-to-day running of their hospital and community services, ensuring the safe delivery of high-quality care at scale.
This is the place where success is achievable and every day offers the challenges, empowerment, freedom and support necessary to break new ground and improve life outcomes. If you want to play a part in creating a healthier community for Greater Manchester, take your place with us.
Essential Qualifications
Essential Criteria
- Currently studying at a MMU in your 2nd year on a life science course with a 3rd year placement component.
- The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential Criteria
- Experience of promoting care formally / informally
- Good communication skills (written & verbal)
- Good organisational skills
- Good customer service skills
- Reliable and punctual
Desirable Criteria
- Demonstrate an interest or previous experience in caring for patients in an acute setting
- Basic knowledge of IT packages
- Experience of working in a team
Applicant Requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
