Clinical Studies Officer • Birmingham Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nClinical Studies Officer with Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, United Kingdom\n\n Job summary The Clinical Studies Officer (CSO) is a key member of the Trusts Research and Development department. The principal purpose of the role is to work with clinical teams to assist in identifying and recruiting participants into Mental Health Mission studies including service users, carers and staff. The CSO also provides assistance with obtaining NHS Trust R&D approval, as well as other delegated tasks relating to research governance. Main duties of the job To assist clinical teams and NHS services in identifying potential participants eligible to take part in research projects and to provide information and support for patients, carers and staff involved in research projects; To provide research teams with assistance in obtaining NHS Trust R&D approval and other governance requirements such as Honorary Contracts/Letters of Access; To maintain close links with clinical services and departments across the Trust, working in partnership to set-up, plan and deliver on studies and maximise recruitment to-target and to-time; To lead on planning recruitment strategies for research studies, monitoring delivery, maintaining excellent communication with all stakeholders, and working as a team to identify problems early on and problem solve; There will be a requirement to travel across the Trust and mental health hubs, as well as sometimes further afield. About us Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care. Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old. Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointmen Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointmen Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Psychology or Health Professional qualification or registered Mental Health Nurse Desirable Relevant postgraduate qualification ICH Good Clinical Practice Phlebotomy trained Knowledge and Nature of Experience Essential Formal research training (this may be as part of a degree course) Research experience (paid or voluntary) working as a researcher with at least 6 months of this being within the mental health field Professional familiarity with mental health and/or social care practice and terminology Desirable Experience working in an NHS environment with service user contact Experience of running concurrent research studies with minimal supervision according to good clinical practice guidelines Previous clinical trials experience Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential Excellent organisational skills The ability to establish appropriate documentation and record keeping Desirable Project management experience Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge Essential Good Computer skills (MS Package, Excel, PowerPoint) Knowledge of research design and methods; understanding of the analytical process Good communication and interpersonal skills Highly motivated with the ability to work both as part of a team and also on an individual basis Other Requirements Essential Willingness and ability to travel as and when required Willingness to adopt home working as required in line with departmental arrangements Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Psychology or Health Professional qualification or registered Mental Health Nurse Desirable Relevant postgraduate qualification ICH Good Clinical Practice Phlebotomy trained Knowledge and Nature of Experience Essential Formal research training (this may be as part of a degree course) Research experience (paid or voluntary) working as a researcher with at least 6 months of this being within the mental health field Professional familiarity with mental health and/or social care practice and terminology Desirable Experience working in an NHS environment with service user contact Experience of running concurrent research studies with minimal supervision according to good clinical practice guidelines Previous clinical trials experience Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential Excellent organisational skills The ability to establish appropriate documentation and record keeping Desirable Project management experience Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge Essential Good Computer skills (MS Package, Excel, PowerPoint) Knowledge of research design and methods; understanding of the analytical process Good communication and interpersonal skills Highly motivated with the ability to work both as part of a team and also on an individual basis Other Requirements Essential Willingness and ability to travel as and when required Willingness to adopt home working as required in line with departmental arrangements 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 . 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. . Additional information Certificate of Sponsorship 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 . 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. . Employer details Employer name Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Birmingham Children's Hospital and Forward Thinking Birmingham Mental Health Hubs Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6JG Employer's website "}