Total 48 Junior Executive level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in London, E13 8SL

The Women’s Health Research Centre (WHRC) at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust / Imperial College London is at the forefront of research aimed at improving outcomes and experiences in women's reproductive health and childbirth.

At the current time, WHRC is looking to appoint a Clinical Research Assistant Practitioner to work on the Generation Study which is sponsored by Genomics England. The study focuses on screening neonates for approximately 200 rare conditions at birth using umbilical cord blood. The postholder will assist with sample collection, data management and registration of participants whilst adhering to the principles of GCP. The role will also involve ordering consumables and supporting the research team with participant recruitment.

The postholder of this new role will work within the WHRC research team and be able to develop specialist research skills with new opportunities in a vibrant and dynamic environment. There may be opportunities to work on a variety of other projects within the areas of gynaecology and maternity and the ideal candidate will have interest in the improvement of women’s health, an enthusiasm to learn, attention to detail and a willingness to work collaboratively.

The post holder will be primarily based at Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital but may also be required to work at St Mary’s Hosptial.
• The post holder will support the co-ordination and management of clinical research projects, collaborating with key personnel throughout the trust and network to ensure continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials.
• The main focus of the role will be in supporting the delivery and development of the research portfolio through identification of suitable participants, co-ordination, recruitment, performance and maintenance of study documentation.
• The post holder will ensure that any research undertaken safeguards the well-being of research participants and is conducted to ICH Good Clinical Practice.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.



The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.


This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Research Assistant

Hybrid working - working from home as well as onsite at London based archives

£26,000 for the first 6 months, then increases to £28,000 plus benefits after probation

We are looking for curious, organised, and enthusiastic graduate calibre candidates to embark on a journey to start your career! This is a full-time permanent job opportunity with a 6-month training programme included.

You'll be working for an international firm specialising in tracing missing and unknown beneficiaries to unclaimed estates, property, and assets worldwide. The main aim of the position is to support the companies' researchers in the quest to find long lost heirs and beneficiaries through archive research. As well as supporting with other legal services, researching documents such as wills, birth certificates, estate documentation connected with probate.

As this is a trainee programme, we are not looking for particular previous experience, but the successful candidates will show the following attributes: excellent communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving skills, the ability to cope under pressure and work autonomously. Ideally candidates will be educated to a degree level, degrees including extensive research are a bonus! Degrees such as History, English Literature, Philosophy for example.

Working independently will be fundamental to the role as you will be working onsite at archives and museums as well as from home.

With a starting salary if £26K per annum for the duration of training, upon graduating to a Research Associate you will receive a salary increase to £28K per annum. The culture of progression and personal development doesn't stop there with a fantastic career road map in place to encourage further promotions.

If you are looking for a research based role working in a company that provides loads of progression, then please apply directly to the advert.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who has worked with primary aged children in a school environment. You will support pupils in their learning under the direction of the class teacher. You will be flexible and willing to work within the foundation and primary age range however the vacancy will be initially based in KS2. We are seeking someone who will work well as part of our wonderful team, is able to use their own initiative and who has good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills. As part of your role you will asked to support all pupils including those with SEND.

What the school offers its staff

We can assure you of a warm welcome, excellent professional development, supportive colleagues and enthusiastic pupils. Parking facilities are provided

Commitment to safeguarding

St Agnes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Joining a small accountancy firm looking to grow its HR team of 5 with an early careers focused professional.

Your new role

This role will largely be focused on the learning and development of the trainees, graduates and interns in the company, monitoring their CPD compliance and journey to becoming qualified. There will also be aspects of talent acquisition, assisting with two recruitment cycles each year.

L&D:
- Coordinating internal training with external coaches through liaising with training providers
- Maintaining software systems (internal resource management, training calendar, intranet) to make sure they are up to date with the correct information
- Monitoring CPD compliance - trainees and qualified staff, ensuring training is completed by deadlines
- Maintaining training records for both trainees and qualified professionals
- Monitoring exams and results, partnering with line managers to advise on team members development
- Being a point of contact for 85 trainees across the business, escalating any assessment or performance issues to Senior Advisor
- Manage internal training programmes, conducting initial research for new content, providing support and feedback to the HR team
- Supporting on Ad-Hoc projects when necessary

Recruitment:
- Assisting during the bi-annual cycles of early careers recruitment
- Supporting with the screening of CVs and applications
- Managing the coordination of interviews throughout the recruitment process

This role will require 4 days a week in the office, with 1 working from home.

What you'll need to succeed
- Experience managing L&D of early careers, ideally within professional services
- Previous involvement in recruitment cycles is ideal
- Experience maintaining training records and overseeing LMS
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders

What you'll get in return
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, working from home model and the opportunity to progress.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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A detailed description of the research assistant role and its essential and desirable requirements are provided in the Job Description and Person Specification. A DBS criminal records check will be required. Some travel around the boroughs of Camden and Islington and Barnet, Enfield and Haringey will be involved.

MAIN RESPONSIBILTITES The post holder works as part of a team under supervision and will: Participate in the delivery of patient centred care, always maintaining a compassionate and professional attitude Contribute to the ward/clinic/department/organisation Support senior staff in the provision of a caring and safe environment Demonstrate competence in generic and specialist skills following the completion of the appropriate training and education and within twelve months from commencement in role Function at a competency level in line with the requirements of the post and achieve and maintain both mandatory and statutory training requirements associated with the role. Clinical Practice Support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs and the delivery of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessment Work collaboratively with others as part of the multi-disciplinary team, assisting nursing and other clinical staff in duties associated with patient care Treat patients with dignity and respect and maintaining their confidentiality both inside and outside the hospital environment. To be competent in undertaking a routine ophthalmic imaging procedure on medical devices, the provision of clinical work and any related tasks following formal training under Moorfields Ophthalmic Vision Science practitioners technical competency framework and where needed provide appropriate support for newly appointed staff Be responsible for the initial reporting of faulty equipment and follow-up repairs, keeping the supervisor or nurse in charge informed ensuring the clinical areas are prepared and maintained throughout the day Liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process including carers and relatives as well as to support colleagues to ensure patients receive care in a timely manner during their visit to any site under the care of Moorfields Respond appropriately to emergency situations Act as a chaperone when required Manage patient flow by monitoring patient times along the patient journey. Report any delays to the supervisor or nurse in charge. Ensure those patients that require special assistance are monitored and supported Ensure effective handover of patients between shifts/healthcare professionals /departments using a range of communication aids such as verbal handover/ safety huddle/ written documentation/referral To assist or attend patient basic care where required Give clear and concise explanation and test instructions to ensure maximum patient understanding and co-operation, taking into account patients who have visual impairment, hearing loss, physical or mental disabilities, learning difficulties, different age groups, cultural differences and non-English speaking patients Observe and report to senior staff any change in a patients physical and psychological condition Obtain verbal consent from the patients before any clinical intervention is undertaken, where this is not given report this to senior staff Ensure any safeguarding concerns are raised with team leader / nurse in charge Be an active participant in providing education and health promotion advice to patients and their carers Support patients and/or relatives that are in need of assistance Identify and act upon acutely unwell members of the public and/or colleagues according to their BLS training. Professionalism Maintain and update relevant knowledge and skills, undertaking and completing further training and academic qualifications as appropriate to the role and service requirements Adhere to all trust policies, guidelines and standards ensuring a high standard of personal and professional behaviour and dress is maintained at all times whilst acting as an ambassador for the trust and a role model to others Manage own time effectively, ensure good time keeping in relation to shift commencement and breaks Maintain professional boundaries and working relations with patients and colleagues, The post holder may be deployed/expected to work in any part of the organisation should the need arise to ensure patient safety is maintained Communication Communicate clearly and appropriately with patients, their relatives/friends, colleagues and all other members of the multidisciplinary team, including responding to queries, answering the phone, taking messages, and passing on written and verbal information Identify patients individual communication needs and assure correct communication support is provided to those who need using available translating services To comply with the trust information governance policy and patients confidentiality Provide patients with information and advice ensuring that the information provided is in a format which meets their needs e.g. large, Braille or other languages, complying with AIS standards Maintain a high standard of professional behaviour and ensure effective communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and relatives, mindful of own and others body language and barriers which may affect communication Participate in discussions about patients care and ward/clinic/departmental issues at safety huddle /handover meetings Safety and Quality Contributes towards the completion of clinical audits and research and work in partnership with colleagues to continually improve on the quality and safety of care provided. Be aware of and comply with all trust policies and procedures which govern health and safety and clinical practice In line with the trusts Incident Reporting system, report any accidents, incidents, near misses and defects to your supervisor. Remove any hazards which could potentially cause injury to staff, patients or visitors Support colleagues to ensure the quality metrics are displayed and are kept up to date in order to keep our patients informed of our quality and safety data and how we are improving our services. Be aware of the trust procedures on risk register and clinical incidents and participate in ensuring lessons learnt are implemented and embedded in practice, to maintain a safety culture within your department. Education/Learning Development Maintain responsibility for the identification of own continuing educational needs and personal development plan as agreed with your line manager Maintain your compliance with mandatory and statutory training and annual appraisals. Take responsibility for maintaining a record of your own personal development and inform your manager if there is any deviance from training compliance Undertake any appropriate training as deemed necessary by your line manager to ensure the delivery of safe and quality care Support and participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff and students Contribute and participate towards patient engagement and involvement initiatives e.g. patient focus groups, patient information sessions Continually develop computer literacy skills/digital in order to use electronic systems to deliver safe and effective care both within the department and the trust level. Leadership, Teamwork Lead by example and act on own initiative Contribute to team meetings and service improvement management initiatives and where appropriate, propose changes and if approved implement the changes Manage own time effectively, ensure good time keeping in relation to shift commencement and breaks Understand the patient complaints procedures and work in partnership with senior colleagues to ensure that lessons learnt and changes in practice required is embedded as a result of feedback from complaints Utilise opportunities to support ongoing professional development by undertaking delegated tasks for your line manager in his/ her absence Actively participate in department team huddles and / or debriefs, ensuring you contribute to improving both staff and patients experience quality and safe care. The post holder will undertake other duties as may be required to achieve the trusts objectives, commensurate with the grading of the post. This includes acquiring additional skills to use new pieces of equipment. Risk Assessment: This post involves manual handling activities and exposure to body fluids and chemicals. May involve some VDU work and individuals may be exposed to violence and aggression. The post holder is also required to undertake physical task such as moving and handling, leading and guiding for example as well as clinical tasks as identified in the Person Specification.

Do you enjoy providing memorable experiences? Can you actively engage and share various messages to a range of people?

About us
The award-winning Science Museum is not only famous for its unrivalled collections but also for its visitor care. As part of the Science Museum Group, we aim to Inspire Futures. In joining the Visitor Experience team at the Science Museum, you will have an integral part in making a significant difference to the experience of over 3 million museum visitors a year!

About the role
Our Visitor Experience Team have part time and full time Visitor Experience Assistant opportunities, for permanent contracts.

The following hours are available:

• 35 hours per week - 7 hours per day (usually 9:15 - 5:15, 9:30 - 5:30 or 10-6) on a fixed rota pattern working every other weekend.
  
  
• 25 hours per week - 5 hours per day (usually 10-3 or 11-4) working Monday to Friday.
  
  
• 14 Hours per week - 7 hours per day (usually 9:15 - 5:15, 9:30 - 5:30 or 10-6) every Saturday and Sunday.
  
  
• 10 Hours per week - 5 hours per day (usually 10-3 or 11-4) every Saturday and Sunday.

Regardless of your experience in customer-based roles if you're eager to bring on board your communication skills and proactivity, we want to hear from you!

You will provide industry leading customer service; handle sales and cash; manage queues; usher customers; promote Gift-Aid and donations; and provide information to our visitors. Assisting the department reach its targets, you will also proactively up-sell Museum's attractions.

We find that colleagues get the most from their time at the Museum when they are the most engaged versions of themselves. And we pride ourselves to be a vibrant work environment welcoming and attracting a diverse range of people.

Assessment Centre expected in person 10 - 11 October
Anticipated start date 11 November

About you
You have great communication skills, and a friendly and accommodating attitude. You have a high-level of customer service or willingness to swiftly acquire the skills to become truly visitor focused.

You are great with a range of different people and are a keen team player who enjoys working with and supporting others.

You're keen to facilitate an environment where our visitors feel welcome and comfortable; whilst possessing the confidence to actively approach, and engage with visitors to understand their needs, or to promote Museum activities. You enjoy working during busy Museum periods, remaining focused and taking initiative.

Applying
View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

What we offer
Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
• Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave (FTE) in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
• Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
• All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
• Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
• Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

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)

Support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs and the delivery of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessment. Work collaboratively with others as part of the multi-disciplinary team, assisting nursing and other clinical staff in duties associated with patient care. Support colleagues in ensuring that patients receive care in a timely manner during their visit to Moorfields. Ensuring that patients are fully informed of any delays and what is being done to address or rectify delays in treatments or clinical tests. Treat patients with dignity and respect and maintaining their confidentiality both inside and outside the hospital environment. Provide support to the clinical team in the delivery of care ensuring that these are within your personal scope of knowledge and competency. Ensure that the clinical areas are prepared for use at the start of each shift and reviewed at regular intervals throughout the day e.g. ensuring that clinical areas are clean and tidy, all the necessary equipment such as clinical documents and consumables are stocked up adhering to all health and safety and infection control policies. Be responsible for the initial reporting of faulty equipment and follow-up repairs, keeping the supervisor or nurse in charge informed. Provide comfort, reassurance and support to patients and their carers in times of high anxiety or distress. Respond appropriately to emergency situations. Act as a chaperone when required.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust *In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Research Assistant to join the Women’s Health Research Team at UCLH. This role supports the delivery of the Generations Study, which aims to screen newborns for approximately 200 rare conditions at birth using umbilical cord blood samples. This pioneering research involves approaching potential participants during their pregnancy and providing comprehensive counselling about the study.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in the screening of patient eligibility in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
• Obtain informed consent for enrolment in the study.
• Handle sample processing, including documentation, storage, and transportation according to study protocols and Trust standard operating procedures. This includes handling human tissues and bodily fluids.
• Coordinate tests, obtain results, and arrange transport and documentation of specific specimens.



University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.


We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street


We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineand pathology.


We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.


For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.


Come and bea part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*


UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


*In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.


UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second yearrunning!University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.



This advert closes on Thursday 19 Sep 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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)

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)

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.

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)


This advert closes on Monday 16 Sep 2024

UCLH is committed to delivering top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world class research. Our Trust values are Safety, Kindness, Improving and Teamwork.
As a research pharmacy assistant, you will be assisting our pharmacy clinical trials team deliver world class research by maintaining the storage and receipt of clinical trials medicines across the Trust. You will assist the Lead Research Technicians and our production colleagues to provide a high-quality dispensary service giving access to new and ground-breaking treatments to patients via study protocols. Together we undertake ground-breaking research across several specialities including cancer, neurology, stroke, rheumatology, and early phase medicine with approximately 300 trials currently open to recruitment involving investigational medicines, known as IMPs.
The Trust has ample opportunities available for career aspirations and in the PCTU we have an education and training lead who will ensure you are on the correct path for your career.
This vacancy would suit a newly qualified graduate or someone with experience in a community healthcare setting who is looking for a team that can provide a high level of mentoring and support on an on-going basis.
Come and join our team if you are looking for a job where you can make a difference to patient care whilst learning about research delivery and digital health.
Working at the Trust will give you 27 days annual leave at the start plus Bank Holidays.



The post-holder will be trained to assist the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Unit/Team in the accurate receipt, storage, dispensing and accountability of medicinal products (licensed or investigational) for clinical trial use across the 5 active sites within UCLH where studies are conducted. They will undertake duties as part of the Pharmacy team under the supervision of the Pharmacy Clinical Trial Technicians and or Pharmacists. They will support the Principal Pharmacist (R&D) in meeting objectives towards maintaining and developing the pharmacy clinical trial service across the Trust. They will provide support the Pharmacy Team in the provision of an efficient and high-quality service to UCL Hospitals internal and external customers. The post-holder will be accountable on a day-to-day basis to the Lead Research Technicians.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.


We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street


We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineand pathology.


We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.


For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.


Come and bea part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*


UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


*In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.


UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second yearrunning!University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.



This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Sep 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job overview

The North London Mental Health Partnership, [the Partnership of Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I)] have exciting opportunities for 3 x full time Band 5 Clinical Research Assistants, based within the Research & Development (R&D) team, C & I. The team works in collaboration with colleagues at BEH offering support across both trusts’ to the ongoing portfolio of clinical research studies. We are currently supporting a range of mental health, dementia, neurodegenerative, and other related studies, offering assistance with coordinating and delivering clinical research activity.

It’s expected that applicants will have some working knowledge and understanding of clinical research, but this post is an opportunity to build on their existing knowledge and experience within a research setting.

The post holder will be expected to take a proactive role in the research infrastructure to support commercial and non-commercial studies across C&I. This includes: working with clinical services, to identify, screen, and recruit potential study participants; Carrying out study baseline, follow up, and monitoring visits, with study participants, to collect study specific data and ensure that the research undertaken in the Trust is of the highest standard and in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice and other relevant guidelines.


Main duties of the job
• To recruit suitable participants to CRN: North Thames Portfolio of studies; in Mental Health, Dementia and Neurodegenerative disorder, and Neurological studies within a range of care settings.
• To adhere to defined processes for study set-up, delivery of the research and study closedown while striving to improve the performance of the division against national and local targets and objectives.
• To implement agreed courses of corrective action where deadlines and metrics are not being met or are at risk.
• To implement research protocols, under the supervision of the Research Consultants or R&D Director
• To identify good performance and good news stories for feedback and promotion to stakeholders
• To develop and maintain knowledge of partner organisations’ services and resources in order to identify potential recruitment sites for research.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the clinical research team across the region, liaising with other CRN delivery staff to problem solve and share ideas and best practice.
• The post holder will be required to travel across North London to meet the needs of the service.
• The ability or willingness to learn phlebotomy.
Working for your organisation

The partnership betweenBarnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming the North London Mental Health Partnership.

The postholder will need to be comfortable working in an environment of complex matrix management arrangements and will at all times behave and align with our Trusts’ values and cultural pillars:
• We are kind
• We are respectful
• We work together
• We keep things simple
• We empower
• We are proudly diverse

In order to meet the needs of the new Partnership services you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Enfield and Harringay Trust and Camden and Islington Trust. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.

Please can you refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for main responsibilities of the role.


This advert closes on Monday 23 Sep 2024