Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

We are looking for a Gastroenterology Research Technician within Research & Innovation.  Based in the endoscopy department the role will include clinical activities such as checking vital signs. We are looking for someone with a technical knowledge of endoscopy and extensive previous experience of all the technical equipment used. If you are flexible, motivated and work well within a team, you will be perfect for us!

You will be responsible for supporting the day to day running of clinical trials from the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Portfolio and other commercial trials. In addition to providing assistance in the provision of specialised technical support within the endoscopy research setting, you will support the team to set up trials, identify eligible patients, receive consent for specified studies, arrange follow up visits, preparing clinics notes, data entry, maintain clinical trial records, preserving confidentiality and book transportation.

Part of the great role is actively recruiting patients in line with NIHR targets.  There may be occasions when you will be asked to support other areas with the Trust to achieve these targets, depending on your skills and knowledge. Research experience is an advantage although this is not essential as development will be supported here at PHU.

The post holder will work in accordance with the Department of Health’s Research Governance Framework (DH 2001), the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations (SI 1031/2004 and later amendments) and other relevant regulations and guidelines. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training will be given to the successful candidate. We are proud of our people here and offer a generous benefits package and excellent career opportunities to our employees here at PHU.

If you would like to be part of this dynamic research and innovation team and feel that you can fulfil this post, we would like to hear from you; Informal visits are highly recommended prior to application, please contact Research Nurse Michelle Baker Moffatt [email protected]

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• NVQ 3 level of knowledge and training
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience and evidence of Endoscopic specific technical courses/certificate from manufacturers and/or companies
• Evidence of strong IT skills
• Evidence of continuing personal/professional development
• Full understanding of all endoscopic platforms (Olympus, Fuji, Pentax)
• Video recording and editing skills

Desirable

• Experience in teaching others
• Understanding of NHS procedures and protocols.
• GCP – Good Clinical Practice training for research
• Previous experience of clinical trials or research projects

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive clinical competence in Endoscopic procedures (minimum of 2 years)
• Evidence of technical skills and capability
• Understanding of medical terminology and clinical processes
• Technical and computer skills using specialised software
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Ability to work as part of a team, but also able to use own initiative and work without supervision
• Innovative and adaptable to change

Personal Qualities

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective communicator
• Ability to act and ensure delivery
• Responsive and flexible attitude/approach
• Knowledge of medical terminology.          

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.   

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.