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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) provides integrated community and mental health, learning disability and social care services of the highest standard due to our continued commitment to quality and service improvement. We aim to support people of all ages to achieve the very best they can for their health and well being. To ensure that we achieve this goal we look to recruit candidates of a high calibre that share our passion for delivering excellent service user care, research and education.

Contact

Address: Elizabeth House; Fulbourn Hospital; Fulbourn; Cambridge; Cambridgeshire; CB21 5EF
Contact Number: 0800 953 7016

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Ref: 310-ASMH-7095417 Vacancy ID: 7095417

Research Assistant

Accepting applications until: 07-May-2025 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 07-May-2025 23:59

Location

Site: CAMEO South, Chesterton Medical Centre
Address: 35 Union Lane
Town: Chesterton, CAMBRIDGE
Postcode: CB4 1PX
Major / Minor Region: Cambridgeshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract

Fixed term: 21 months (3 days per week)

Hours

Part time
Flexible working

22.5 hours per week (3 days per week)

Salary

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 5)

Specialty

Main area: Research

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

To support the delivery of the NETp project within CAMEO Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.
To identify potential participants from CAMEO Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.
To collate, collect and input participant questionnaire data
To collect questionnaire and qualitative interview data from clinicians (and service users participants if required) in EIP services
To develop and maintain effective contacts with EIP and relevant stakeholders
To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings, steering groups and other forums as appropriate.
To communicate information about studies and make presentations to clinicians and other relevant groups.
To ensure patients / carers are provided with written information relevant to the research study and are given the opportunity to discuss the research study or clinical trial adequately at the outset and during the course of the research or clinical trial in which they are being asked to participate (i.e. informed consent).
To assist clinicians in taking consent from patients/participants to enter research studies.
To provide information/reports on recruitment as requested by the regional PI and the NETp study management team.
Maintain regular contact with clinical teams participating in studies to encourage recruitment.
To work at all times according to Good Clinical Practice and Trust Research Policy, and Trust SOPs.
To ensure that any data collection is conducted according to specific research protocols (in liaison with the research teams) and adheres to the Data Protection Act 1998 and according to Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
Adherence to and interpretation of research study protocols and standard operating procedures including compliance with local, national and international research regulations.
To assist participants with the completion of questionnaires as necessary.
Maintain accurate patient trial documentation, complete Case Record Forms, including the use of electronic data capture systems and ensure relevant information is recorded in patients’ medical notes.
To carry out timely and accurate recording and storage or study data into study databases and storage system, maintaining data protection and GCP requirements at all times.
Coordinate treatment, assessment and follow-up as necessary in accordance with research protocol.
To attend and support patients in the clinical environment for monitoring, assessment and follow up as part of research projects.
Ensure safety data is reported to required SOPs and study protocols, and reports send in a timely manner.
To record and report any adverse events and serious adverse events according to trial protocol and local procedures.

*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

Here at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) we are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion. We deliver many of the NHS services that are provided outside of hospital and in the community such as physical, mental health and specialist services.

We are a health and social care organisation, offering a wide range of services, including:

Integrated physical and mental health services for adults and older people;
Specialist mental health and learning disability services;
Children and young people’s mental health services;
Children’s community services in Peterborough;
Social care;
Ground-breaking research

We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. For further information about our positive equality, diversity and Inclusion work, please visit https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/equalityanddiversity.

CPFT is looking to build upon its pool of temporary workers with Temporary Staffing Services (TSS). You will be asked at interview if you would be willing to register with TSS. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to take on additional hours that are flexible around your personal circumstances.

Please be advised that in line with the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, 2020 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust currently are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates whose country of residence is classed as a ‘Red List’ country.

Applicants who require entry into the UK will be required to provide a valid police certificate from the relevant authority from each country (except the UK) where the applicant has been present for 12 months or more, 10 years before the date of visa application, while aged 18 or over.

If you are successful at interview you will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS (if appropriate), references and Occupational Health. To ensure a smooth process please bring all identity documents to your interview. A list of required identity documents will be attached to your interview invitation.

All communications will be sent to you via TRAC Systems. By applying for this post you are agreeing to CPFT transferring the information contained in this application to TRAC. If you are made an offer, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

First degree (2:1 or higher) in psychology or other relevant subject and excellent academic record
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable criteria

• Masters degree qualification in mental health research or other relevant social science
• Training in Good Clinical Practice

Experience

Essential criteria

• Working in an NHS mental health service or social care environment
• Research experience/clinical trials experience
• Experience of conducting interviews in a research or clinical context, using standardized, patient-reported outcome measures
• Experience of data management, recording and storing data in line with data protection and GCP requirements
• Experience of administrative work including data management.
• Able to apply a comprehensive understanding of relevant NHS systems and procedures and an awareness of activities in the broader work area.

Desirable criteria

Experience of working with patients with first episode psychosis, people at high risk of developing psychosis or other vulnerable groups
• Experience working with trauma and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
• Previous NHS or other healthcare environment experience
• Knowledge of electronic health record patient administrative systems
• Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance issues

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

• Post holder should be enthusiastic about research in Psychosis and supporting clinical service delivery
• Motivation/Interest in clinical research
• Attention to detail
• Good organisational skills and time management skills
• Ability to work under own initiative and independently outside the department without direct supervision.
• Clear verbal communication and engagement skills, and be flexible and confident in working with service users with psychosis, as colleagues and research participants,
• Ability to communicate with wide range of people and demonstrate customer care skills
• Knowledge of Trust Patient Information systems, e.g. SystmOne

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of research and/or audit
• Ability to learn about new software and systems.
• Familiar with GCP guidelines
• Knowledge of Research Governance.
• Familiar with Trust data storage systems.
• Effective management of equipment and resources

Personal Qualities/Other

Essential criteria

• Motivated towards personal and professional development with strong CPD record
• Able to contain and work with high levels of distress from service users and carers
• Ability to exercise appropriate levels of self-care and to monitor own state, recognising when it is necessary to take active steps to maintain fitness to practice
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post (Car user and clean driving licence essential)
• The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by CPFT.

Desirable criteria

• Positive approach to Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) including willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude to embrace new ways of working