Job summary
- Main area
- Research & Development
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-THQ2081224
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 pa or pa pro rata
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
- Interview date
- 14/01/2025
Employer heading
Research Imaging Technician - Senior Clinical trials assistant
Band 4
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity is now available at University Hospital Southampton NHSFT for a highly motivated Research Imaging Technician - Senior Clinical trials assistant to join our Ophthalmology Research delivery team. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team, working closely with the clinical MDT to lead the way to improved care and treatments alongside developing your career as a ÌýResearch Imaging Technician.Ìý
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Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.Ìý
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. Ìý UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression.Ìý
We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, organized, self-motivated and aspires to further their career as a Research Imaging Technician. You will have Ophthalmic Imaging experience and full research training will be given; we have an excellent induction and ongoing education programme. You will be involved in all aspects of the research process from study start-up, recruitment, and delivery, to study close out. Team-working skills, flexibility and drive will be required to ensure the success of this post. You will need to have an excellent level of written and verbal communication skills and IT skills. You will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, implementing studies to translate scientific discoveries into improved patient outcomes.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- ‘A’ Level/NVQ3 or equivalent in a relevant subject area
- Complete Care Certificate or NVQ3/ foundation degree in Healthcare-related subject
- Evidence of continuing professional development and willingness to undertake further training.
Desirable criteria
- Degree/ higher education or equivalent
- Experience of clinical research.
- IT related qualifications
- ICH GCP Trained
knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Significant relevant clinical experience in a patient-facing healthcare clinical role
- Experience of data management
- Interest in clinical research
- Ability to work as part of a team, work under own initiative and independently outside the dept without direct supervision
Desirable criteria
- Significant relevant clinical experience in a patient-facing healthcare clinical role
- Experience of data management
- Interest in clinical research
- Ability to work as part of a team, work under own initiative and independently outside the dept without direct supervision
- Able to prioritise tasks and cope with deadlines
- An understanding of confidentiality issues
- Ability to work in a large, open plan office where there may be noise distractions
- Willing to travel to various locations in and around Southampton
Values and behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Leisa Brailey
- Job title
- Senior Research Imaging Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 023 81204606
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