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Clinical Research Practitioner - Research Nurse - Research AHP
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is one of the most research active Mental Health and Community Trusts in the country. Applications will be considered from A LLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS , N URSES , or C LINICAL RESEARCH PRACTITIONERS with experience in clinical research delivery ,
We are looking to recruit an experienced, motivated professional to join our Research and Development Team as a Band 5 , Research Practitioner. We have a growing portfolio of studies across our Trust services in M ental health, P hysic al health , S exual health, L earning D isabilities and N eurodevelopmental conditions. We work intricately with these clinical services to deliver on our study portfolio.
This post is based at University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, but you will be required to travel as required by the job role and as such a time efficient mode of transportation is essential. Currently the Trust is supporting hybrid working where appropriate .
Work Pattern: Mon day -Fri day, 9-5 but some flexibility may be required .
The role requires excellent organisational , management and communication skills and an awareness of research study process es . M ain duties include support ing the research delivery staff and clinical staff with delivering on our research portfolio , including participant identification and recruit ment, maintenance of study documentation, in accordance with regulatory frameworks , stipulated timeframes .
Working both autonomously and collaborativel y on a portfolio of research projects on a day-to-day basis . Having the ability to prioritise and use own initiative to drive clinical research delivery performance for Berkshire Healthcar e, to help ensure key performance indicators are met.
Venepuncture skills would be advantageous , but training will also be provided.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority
Committed to providing good quality, safe services
Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance
27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
Generous NHS pension scheme
Excellent learning and career development opportunities
‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
Free parking across Trust sites
The “must haves” for this role:
E xperience of delivery of clinical research in an NHS setting
Excellent communication skills
Excellent organisational skills
E xcellent IT skills
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed .
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Salina Deogan on 0777309 3423 or email: research@berkshire.nhs.uk
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible
We are looking to recruit an experienced, motivated professional to join our Research and Development Team as a Band 5 , Research Practitioner. We have a growing portfolio of studies across our Trust services in M ental health, P hysic al health , S exual health, L earning D isabilities and N eurodevelopmental conditions. We work intricately with these clinical services to deliver on our study portfolio.
This post is based at University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, but you will be required to travel as required by the job role and as such a time efficient mode of transportation is essential. Currently the Trust is supporting hybrid working where appropriate .
Work Pattern: Mon day -Fri day, 9-5 but some flexibility may be required .
The role requires excellent organisational , management and communication skills and an awareness of research study process es . M ain duties include support ing the research delivery staff and clinical staff with delivering on our research portfolio , including participant identification and recruit ment, maintenance of study documentation, in accordance with regulatory frameworks , stipulated timeframes .
Working both autonomously and collaborativel y on a portfolio of research projects on a day-to-day basis . Having the ability to prioritise and use own initiative to drive clinical research delivery performance for Berkshire Healthcar e, to help ensure key performance indicators are met.
Venepuncture skills would be advantageous , but training will also be provided.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority
Committed to providing good quality, safe services
Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance
27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
Generous NHS pension scheme
Excellent learning and career development opportunities
‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
Free parking across Trust sites
The “must haves” for this role:
E xperience of delivery of clinical research in an NHS setting
Excellent communication skills
Excellent organisational skills
E xcellent IT skills
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed .
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Salina Deogan on 0777309 3423 or email: research@berkshire.nhs.uk
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible
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