Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner

Exciting Opportunity in Clinical Research at ESNEFT Are you caring, organised and enthusiastic about developing a career in clinical research? Would you like to be part of an exciting national study shaping the future of newborn care? We are looking for an Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner to join our Generic Research team at the ESNEFT – Ipswich Hospital Site. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people and is keen to gain experience in research delivery within the NHS. The Generation Study is a landmark national project offering whole‑genome sequencing to newborn babies at birth, and you could play a key part in its success. About the Study & Organisation As an Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner, you will work under the supervision of the Study Lead and Research Midwives to support recruitment, data collection and study administration in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Trust policies. You will help explain the study to families, collect and record study data accurately, and assist with specimen handling and other study tasks (full training will be provided). Our Region is supported by the East of England Regional Research Delivery Network, which is part of the National Institute for Health Research Clinical Research Network that supports research to make patients and the NHS better. Responsibilities Assist with the acquisition and distribution of relevant study information. Provide organisational and administrative support to the Team delivering the Generation Study. Discuss, promote and explain the study, including explaining relevant information to participants and undertaking consent for those wishing to take part. Support the administration of the study across ESNEFT, checking recruitment status and ensuring that samples and data are collected. Ensure all research is conducted according to GCP and the Research Governance Guidelines, assisting the team in upholding these standards. Develop and maintain effective communications to foster good working relationships with all key stakeholders, internal and external contacts. Deal sensitively and appropriately with all communications within the team, the trust, other trusts, external sponsors and patients. About ESNEFT We provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. Benefits & Development We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro‑rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those that cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with the leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. Join Us If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here: YouTube video For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. #J-18808-Ljbffr