Job Description

Clinical Research Practitioner - Band 4



MFT Vaccine Research /GMCRDC



Are you interested in an exciting career in clinical research?



We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to contribute to research within the Vaccine Research and GM CRDC Team.



The Team facilitates and supports?the delivery of research within MFT .



The post holder will assist with delivery of clinical trial activities as indicated in the protocol and delegated to do so.



Act as an advocate for staff, participants and their relatives at all times . Keep abreast of innovations and developments in research governance, ethics and other regulatory and legal guidelines governing clinical research.



Prior clinical research experience is not essential, but advantageous . Ideally you will have experience of the NHS and working within a clinical or patient facing environment. You will be educated to a Minimum of NVQ Level 3 with additional experience.



You will have a flexible approach to your working pattern. You may be required to work a cross sites and variety of shifts throughout the 24-hour period , including weekends to perform your role satisfactorily and to meet the needs of the Research delivery across MFT.



Assist with programmes for recruitment, enrolment, screening and retention of research participants in accordance with the protocol and ICH-Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and

the Research Governance Framework Assist the team in the implementation of protocols in accordance with research parameters as set out by the Chief and Principal Investigators

Following training and competency assessment - obtain informed consent from participants for qualitative or non CTIMP trials as deemed appropriate and as delegated to do Contribute to appropriate data collection for participant data and to monitor data in accordance with

the research protocol and standard operating procedures



MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over 3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.



Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.



We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.



We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.



At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.



To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.



Diversity Matters



MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk .



We're looking forward to hearing from you!