Job Summary
The post holder will support the reproductive health and childbirth research portfolio at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
Please see the attached Job Description for an Detailed job description and main responsibilities. If you require further information please contact Glen Nishku (glen.nishku@gstt.nhs.uk)
Main duties of the job
Acting as a patient / participant advocate at all times, the post holder will provide clinical research and administrative assistance to a number of research studies taking place within the department. The post holder will be expected to support the identification of participants into studies in the field of Reproductive Health and Childbirth, and ensure that research records are accurate and up to date. The post holder will be required to verbally explain and outline research projects and gain permissions for research participation. The post holder will also undertake venepuncture and work within the department laboratories. The post holder will also provide essential administrative support to the Women's Health team and ensure that research records and site files are accurate and up to date. The post holder will ensure the well-being of participants by adhering to research protocols and will contribute to the development and ongoing maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
If you require further information please contact Glen Nishku (glen.nishku@gstt.nhs.uk)
About Us
South London Comprehensive Local Research Network
The NIHR Comprehensive Clinical Research Network (CCRN) was established by the Department of Health to improve the speed, quality, and integration of clinical research, resulting in improved patient care. It is managed by the NIHR Clinical Research Network Coordinating Centre. The NIHR CCRN comprises 25 local research networks (CLRNs) in England, each including primary care, secondary care, tertiary care and mental health NHS service providers.
Department of Women & Children's Health
The KCL Department of Women and Children's Health forms the research arm of the Women's Health Academic Centre, King's Health Partners, to develop synchrony and excellence between clinical service, research and teaching. King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC) is a pioneering collaboration between one of the world's leading research-led universities and three of London's most successful NHS Foundation Trusts. Our AHSC is one of only five in the UK. It consists of King's College London, and Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts.
Date posted
12 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£31,944 to £34,937 a year p.a. inc. HCA (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
196-RD258
Job locations
St Thomas' Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7EH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for an Detailed job description and main responsibilities. If you require further information please contact Glen Nishku (glen.nishku@gstt.nhs.uk)
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for an Detailed job description and main responsibilities. If you require further information please contact Glen Nishku (glen.nishku@gstt.nhs.uk)
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications Essential
- Education equivalent to undergraduate degree level or above. Or Significant work experience in a relevant field
Desirable
- Education/work experience in a field related to RH&C
- Current Good Clinical Practice training
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in relevant field
Experience Essential
- Experience of working in a patient, public or customer facing role
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in health or social care setting
- Experience performing basic clinical tasks such as clinical observations (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature)
- Experience of working in a healthcare research environment
Skills Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to manage priorities under pressure
- Ability to understand and comply with research protocols and departmental procedures and report difficulties and exceptions to senior staff
Desirable
- Able to collect blood samples via venepuncture and cannulation
- Previous laboratory experience.
- Knowledge of current and past research undertaken by the RH&C research team.
- Knowledge and interest in Women's Health
- Experience supervising staff
Person Specification Knowledge/Qualifications Essential
- Education equivalent to undergraduate degree level or above. Or Significant work experience in a relevant field
Desirable
- Education/work experience in a field related to RH&C
- Current Good Clinical Practice training
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in relevant field
Experience Essential
- Experience of working in a patient, public or customer facing role
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in health or social care setting
- Experience performing basic clinical tasks such as clinical observations (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature)
- Experience of working in a healthcare research environment
Skills Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to manage priorities under pressure
- Ability to understand and comply with research protocols and departmental procedures and report difficulties and exceptions to senior staff
Desirable
- Able to collect blood samples via venepuncture and cannulation
- Previous laboratory experience.
- Knowledge of current and past research undertaken by the RH&C research team.
- Knowledge and interest in Women's Health
- Experience supervising staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Thomas' Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7EH
Employer's website
https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)