Role Overview & Mandate
Executive Summary
Interview date 19/05/2023
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19/05/2023
Job overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to join the Acute Research Delivery Team (ARDT) as a Research Assistant - Band 4. This is a 15-Month Fixed Term position.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the trial delivery, recruitment, and study management for the ABRIMS trial (Assessment of Brain-injury using Radio-Frequency Induction and Microwave Spectroscopy).
Stroke is one of the most significant causes of morbidity and death and its consequences can leave survivors with life-long disabilities. The chances of recovering from stroke are greatly improved if the right therapy can be delivered at the right time. This study looks to use Radio-Frequency Induction and Microwave Spectroscopy to detect ischaemia, haemorrhage, and cerebral oedema. The aspiration is that this technology will serve to improve patient outcomes resulting from stroke and can be used pre-hospital to significantly improve the percentage of patients received time critical treatment at the most appropriate stroke unit.
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 skills. You should be organise/able to prioritise and demonstrate initiative, within the ethically approved confines of the study protocol and Good Clinical Practice (GCP); able to thrive on challenges and be an effective problem solver.
Main duties of the job
- Screening and recruiting eligible participants for ABRIMS study
- Give information to eligible participants about the study and obtaining informed consent
- Collecting and recording study data accurately and in accordance with GCP guidelines
- Undertaking study assessments and recording study measurements accurately in Case Report Forms (CRF’s)
- Administering interventions and treatments as per study protocol
- Monitoring participants safety and reporting adverse events
- Communicating effectively with the research team and other healthcare professionals involved in the trial
- Ensuring that study documentation is maintained and stored securely
You will be working within the Acute Research Delivery Team (ARDT). The ARDT is a dynamic team that covers three key areas of research, namely Trauma and Emergency Care (TEC), Critical Care, and Hyper Acute Stroke. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience working on a range of studies but with a primary focus on the delivery and recruitment for the ABRIMS study. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative research team and contribute to the improvement of patient care. If you have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any further questions.
Working for our organisation
The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) is one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Launched in April 2017, the NCA serves over one million people across Greater Manchester and employs over 19,000 healthcare professionals across Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Oldham.
The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. At the NCA, we can offer groupwide, flexible multi-site opportunities, as part of our connected, integrated and engaged team. We believe in saving and improving lives and are passionate about driving forward significant improvements to the provision of safe, high-quality integrated health and social care to our local community. If you share our vision, take your place with us.
The Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre combines discovery science and experimental medicine to rapidly translate our research into healthcare benefit.
We want to discover and develop new treatments and implement optimal care pathways that provide better outcomes and transform the lives of patients living with neurological diseases.
We do this through a multidisciplinary approach, involving all healthcare professionals across the translational pathway to ensure all aspects of healthcare benefit are considered within our research agenda.
The Centre is a partnership between the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (part of Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust), The University of Manchester and the Manchester Academic Health Science Centre.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience of working in a research or clinical setting
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well within a team
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage and prioritise workload
Desirable criteria
- Evidence or Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
- Experience of working with electronic health records
- Experience of working in trauma and emergency care, critical care or stroke research
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- A Level, Diploma, NVQ3 or equivalent
- ECDL or equivalent qualification (or experience) demonstrating computer literacy
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of GCP training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of administrative work including data management
- Experience of working under tight/unexpected deadlines
- Previous experience of working autonomously
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a healthcare system
