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We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with appropriate knowledge, skills and experience to join our research team in the Division of Medicine. We are offering a great opportunity to gain research experience in one of the most dynamic and well-respected Academic Health Science Centres within the UK. This post offers an ideal opportunity for an individual who would like to further develop their career within the area of clinical research and gain valuable experience into how clinical trials operate from setup through to conclusion in the specialty of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

The Assistant Research Practitioner will be responsible for recruiting and following up patients within studies adopted by National Institute of Health Research (NIHR). This involves screening referred patients to confirm their eligibility to take part in research, approaching them with relevant information and then consenting eligible patients to observational research studies based in out patient clinics. This will involve closely working with multidisciplinary clinical teams and other researchers in the Neurosciences research department and within the Division of Medicine and Integrated Care.

The post holder will share the overall workload and day-to-day running of the team with the research staff. This includes administrative tasks but also processing of blood samples, collection and uploading of data onto electronic systems and preparation for follow-up visits .

• The post holder will support the aims of the Trust and the NIHR clinical research network to improve the speed, quality and integration of clinical research through the successful delivery of clinical research in the NHS
• The post holder will support the coordination and administration of the day to day activity of the clinical research delivery team
• The main focus of the role will be in supporting the delivery team in the administrative tasks relating to clinical research, for example site files maintenance, study data collection
• The post holder will ensure that any research undertaken safeguards the well-being of research participants and is conducted in accordance to ICH Good Clinical Practice

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.