Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for two undergraduate Diagnostic Radiography students to complete a research internship within the Radiography Research Team.
We are looking for enthusiastic students with an interest in pursuing a future research career to complete the internship within the summer period (July/August 2024). This opportunity will be paid and support can be provided for accommodation, subsistence and guided training.
The internship will be held over a 4-week period. This is can be undertaken in one period or two 2-week blocks.
You will have the opportunity to experience real-world research linked to a wide-bore Cone Beam CT scanner and understand how clinical research is being driven by Allied Health Professionals in Principal Investigator roles. You will be supervised by a Diagnostic Radiographer and Physiotherapist who are active in research.
Eligibility criteria
1. Interns must be in their second or third year of their degree level study on a registered Diagnostic Radiography course in England. Degree level study may include taught undergraduate degrees or degree apprenticeships (Unfortunately due to funding constraints, we are unable to accept pre-registration MSc students).
2. Have a willingness to explore a future research career in diagnostic radiography.
3. Applicants must based in Wakefield (Monday-Friday) for the duration of the internship. Travel and accommodation costs will be provided.
4. Must be able to provide a reference from a lecturer at your HEI.
Main duties of the job
Learning objectives of the internship include:
1. To understand how clinical research can improve services and drive better outcomes for patients.
2. To understand and experience research that looks to impact clinical pathways, optimise image acquisition and improve patient experience.
3. To understand the process of research, and the principles that guide its delivery within the health and social care context.
4. To understand the range of radiography research careers.
5. To understand how research is informed by critical appraisal of the current evidence base.
6. To contribute to peer review journal manuscript and/or abstract for scientific conference.
7. Contribute to team meetings and wider research support to the radiology department.
8. To broaden current research skill base and network within a supportive team.
Project summaries:
1. Systematic review of Cone Beam CT in trauma: An opportunity to use the Covidence platform to critically analyse and synthesise a body of literature. Interns will be offered the opportunity to co-author a peer-review paper.
2. The ALIGN Study: Interns will be able to support active recruitment, data collection and interim analysis on this study.
During the placement you will be expected to work at the level of a Band 3 Clinical Trials Assistant (CTA). An example job description and person specification have been supplied.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce. We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will assist with the delivery of direct and indirect clinical research
care in support of research studies. The post holder is expected to complete
general administrative duties associated with study set up, running and closing
of a clinical trial including data collection, data entry and maintenance of
essential documents. Ensure all work undertaken, is in accordance with the
International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
(ICH-GCP) to ensure provision of high-quality care.
The
post holder will carry out assigned clinical duties under supervision of senior
nursing staff and other relevant professional practitioners to provide a safe
environment for the treatment of research participants.
To provide support to the
Research team in the following areas;
Patient support.
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To assist in the identification of patient
eligibility for studies/trials.
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Liaise with other appropriate health care
professionals
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Co-ordination of pre-study tests, obtaining
results/X-Rays and arranging appropriate appointments as per clinical trial
protocols
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To assist with the co-ordination of the
patients journey through the clinical trial protocol e.g. requisition and
organisation of any necessary investigations.
Team Working;
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To ensure that all members of the multidisciplinary
team are aware of the current trials portfolio.
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To provide feedback to Clinical teams on
issues relating to recruitment, protocol amendments and trial results.
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The post holder will demonstrate the ability
to manage their own administrative case-load, working as part of the team.
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In conjunction with all members of the
clinical trials team and appropriate healthcare professionals, develop a
cohesive and flexible team working environment across the service.
Administration.
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To assist the research teams in the formulation of documentation in
preparation for ethical submission and R&D submission.
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To assist the research team in setting up new studies/trials, ensuring
site files are maintained in accordance to ICH GCP
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To be responsible for the collection and collation of trial data and
completion of trial documentation in accordance with trial protocols.
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To ensure that all quality-of-life assessments are completed in line
with protocol requests. This may involve
undertaking telephone assessments.
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To ensure that all trial data is submitted to the study sponsor within
the specified time constraints.
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To manage and respond to any data queries received.
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To maintain a monthly accrual list of all studies and distribute among
the relevant members of the MDTs
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To report monthly accrual data on all patients recruited into studies
highlighting local activities that might impact on achievement of targets
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To ensure all accrual data is inputted onto the recruitment database/electronic
systems
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To be responsible for monitoring and ordering specific trial equipment
and stationary
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To assist in the planning and organising study feasibility meetings and
site initiation meetings, involving internal and external teams.
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To take minutes and maintain documentation during trial management
meetings or other related meetings
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To assist in the writing of standard operating procedures
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Approachable/able to work under own initiative.
- Adaptable to change, diplomatic and calm under pressure.
- Optimistic, energetic, visionary, innovative and decisive.
- Willingness to travel to and work within other local NHS organisations.
Desirable
- Previously worked within multi centre organisations.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Ability to work in a busy environment with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to concentrate with accurate data collection and input to Case Report Files.
- Acknowledging ethical issues related to daily work.
Desirable
- Understanding of good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Other
Essential
- Good attendance record/flexibility/reliability.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings and with people of varying levels of understanding.
- Accurate data management and organisation.
- Good time management skills and have the ability to respond to change and to make decisions.
- Can organise and prioritise workload with minimal supervision.
- Attention to detail and able to identify errors with documentation.
Desirable
- Microsoft Excel skills e.g. Pivot tables.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of previous administrative experience.
- Ability to demonstrate accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail in written documentation.
- Ability to confidently communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Previous experience of working within a team.
- Ability to use a variety of computer software systems.
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the standards contained in the research governance framework for health and social care, and ICH-GCP (Good Clinical Practice).
- Experience of working in a Radiography team (clinical placement).
- Experience of dealing with people in a health setting/environment, including vulnerable patients.
- Experience of working in a research setting.
- Previous NHS experience.
- Experience in the use of NHS Systems i.e E windip and EDGE etc.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level in English, Math and IT. Pass at grade C or above (or equivalent experience).
Desirable
- Further education to A level in English, Math and IT skills.
- Certificate of Good Clinical Practice training.
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.
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 .
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address
Pinderfields Hospital
Aberford Road
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG