Total 3 science rd research job vacancies in Others category in headington oxford

To help organise and facilitate co-design workshops with community groups and individuals with lived experience of psychosis from Bangladeshi, Black African, and Black Caribbean backgrounds. Screening and recruitment of patients diagnosed with psychosis and patients at ultra high risk pf psychosis. This will involve speaking to referrers regularly, attending clinical team meetings, visiting community mental health teams, hospital wards, as well as home based treatment teams. There will be monthly recruitment targets for all studies. The post-holder will be joining a team of research assistants to help meet these targets. Completing eligibility screening assessments and seeking informed consent from patients. Carrying out the assessments for the trials. The trial patients will be assessed on a range of measures at a number of time points for each study. You will need to arrange these interviews and administer clinical interviews, assessment tasks, and self-report questionnaires. Participants will be seen in clinic settings or at home across a large geographical area. Patients are seen in multiple NHS trusts including: Oxford Health, Northamptonshire Healthcare, Berkshire Healthcare, and Central Northwest London (Milton Keynes). Assessments will be carried out blind (i.e. you should not know which condition thepatients have been randomised to). You will need to remind staff and patients not to tell you the allocation. And you will need to report if you have become unblinded. It will be crucial to maintain very high follow-up rates for the trial participants, meaning you will need excellent engagement skills. Good record-keeping will be needed, including updating medical records with trial progress and managing recruitment databases. Follow standard operational procedures for the trial and NHS Trust policy regarding safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children. Produce regular reports on the recruitment process and assessment Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

This post is central to the successful delivery of major new research trials. Screening and recruitment of patients diagnosed with psychosis and patients at ultra high risk pf psychosis. This will involve speaking to referrers regularly, attending clinical team meetings, visiting community mental health teams, hospital wards, as well as home based treatment teams. There will be monthly recruitment targets for all studies. The post-holder will be joining a team of research assistants to help meet these targets. Completing eligibility screening assessments and seeking informed consent from patients. Carrying out the assessments for the trials. The trial patients will be assessed on a range of measures at a number pf time points for each study. You will need to arrange these interviews and administer clinical interviews, assessment tasks, and self-report questionnaires. Participants will be seen in clinic settings or at home across a large geographical area. Patients are seen in multiple NHS trusts including: Oxford Health, Northamptonshire Healthcare, Berkshire Healthcare, and Central Northwest London (Milton Keynes). Although some assessments may take place remotely, it is likely there will be extensive travel which would be facilitated by having valid driving licence, and access to own or other independent means of transport. Assessments will be carried out blind (i.e. you should not know which condition the patients have been randomised to). You will need to remind staff and patients not to tell you the allocation. And you will need to report if you have become unblinded. It will be crucial to maintain very high follow-up rates for the trial participants, meaning you will need excellent engagement skills. Good record-keeping will be needed, including updating medical records with trial progress and managing recruitment databases. You will need to follow standard operational procedures for the trial and NHS Trust policy regarding safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children. You will need to produce regular reports on the recruitment process and assessments. Brief clinical reports will need to be written based on the trial assessments. Any adverse events will need to be reported to the team. You need to regularly enter and check data in the electronic databases. Attendance at supervision will be expected, and at appropriate research team meetings. There are a number of experimental and clinical trials being run in the research team. The postholder will be expected to contribute as appropriate. There will also be opportunities to assist clinical psychologists in elements of clinical work. Administrative duties related to the project. Other duties appropriate to the grade as directed by the grant-holders. Work within the guidelines set out by the Data Protection Act, the Code of Ethics, and with full understanding of confidentiality issues. Contribute towards consistent and safe practices by being aware of and adhering to all the relevant Trust policies and procedures. Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.

Clinical Research The post holder will practice with knowledge, skills and behaviours which Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care during participation in clinical research visits. Manage workload and co-ordinate allocated clinical trials and research studies including managing a caseload of patients. Assessing, planning & implementing care for clinical trial participants during research visits including effective stock management of trial consumables Practice in compliance with their code of professional conduct, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions, or omissions. Utilise effective communication skills through a variety of methods, supporting participants in decision making in relation to clinical trial and study entry and participation. Utilise effective communication skills with colleagues both internally and/or externally, in verbal, non-verbal and written communication methods, adapting to changing parameters as required, which includes thorough accurate documentation in patient records as required Provide and receive highly sensitive, complex or contentious information relating to participant involvement and care, and communicates information to participants, families or carers with respect, compassion and empathy Able to competently perform a range of clinical procedures as required as part of the research protocol, ensuring accurate data capture and able to administer a range of trial medications Participate in and ensure compliance with Informed Consent Procedures, acting within boundaries of own competency, research regulation and Trust policies/SOPs. Use own professional judgment identifying when to escalate and seek senior support/guidance Support the research team with all administrative tasks, including study set up including completion of feasibility requests and site file management Ensure all necessary regulatory approvals are in place prior to approaching potential study participants Work within the limits of the approved protocol and any approved amendments Ability to work unsupervised, using own initiative and prioritise workload with effective time management Process, package and ship research samples according to specific trial protocols in accordance with IATA principles Work with sponsors to coordinate and manage research monitoring visits Leadership and Management The research nurse post holder will practice with knowledge, skills and behaviours which Initiates and develops effective relationships, fostering clarity of the research nurse role within teams, to encourage productive and efficient working practices. Act as a role model for excellence in clinical research delivery & demonstrate the values of the OUHFT, including a person-centred approach to care. Provide line management and mentorship where appropriate to junior colleagues. Support learners on placement within the team. Contribute to the research team and service development as required. Promote research to potential participants and colleagues within the Trust and other partners. Support the development and implementation of local standard operating policies and procedures. Remain adaptable to change, continually developing own practice Participate in clinical & research governance reporting and participate, as required, in the Collate and present data regarding performance targets pertaining to recruitment within specific trials. investigation of clinical & research incidents. Act as a sub-Investigator or Principal Investigator on non-interventional studies, as appropriate, inline with personal development programme. Recognise the critical importance of wellbeing in self and others, seeking to identify and manage stressors or pressures to promote health and wellbeing. Education The research nurse post holder will practice with knowledge, skills and behaviours which Assess and address own CPD learning needs as research delivery nurse, working to a personal development plan that reflects the needs of the individual and clinical research delivery service Critically reflects to maximise clinical & research delivery skills and knowledge development. Engage with performance reviews and appraisal processes, as required. Engage with training and education opportunities across both research delivery, leadership and clinical speciality. This may include conferences, study days, and investigators meetings. Improving Quality and Developing Practice The Research Nurse post holder will practice with knowledge, skills and behaviours which Report all Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events in line with ICH-GCP, ISO 14155 and OUH NHS Trust Adverse Events Reporting policy. Promote the value of clinical research to potential participants, the public and NHS colleagues. Participate in dissemination of research results locally and nationally as appropriate, working with external stakeholders where appropriate Represent participants and clinical research delivery staff in the development and review of research protocols, ensuring the protocols are deliverable, as appropriate. Promote and take part in PPI engagement in research design and dissemination. Seek to publish new findings and best practice in Trust communications, meetings, conferences and journal articles where appropriate. Understand the professional and current issues related to clinical research and area of practice. Participate in audits and inspections to inform own and others practice, helping to formulate and implement strategies to act on key learnings and making improvements. Actively seeks feedback from individuals, families, carers and colleagues to inform own development and/or service developments in practice.