Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Research and Innovation, Christie Patient Centred Research (CPCR) unit at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Applications are invited for a Research Intern to join the CPCR team and gain experience in a variety of research projects focused on improving patient experience and quality of life.We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual currently undertaking a degree in nursing, social work or related subject. Responsibilities include assisting and facilitating data collection, data analysis and preparation of reports/publications.The internship is part of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Undergraduate Internship Programme which aims to engage and attract students from underrepresented professions in the early stages of their academic studies to consider a career in health and social care research.

Main duties of the job
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Planning and Organisationalo Work with CPCR team members to meet project milestones

Communicationo Actively participate in meetings as required.

Research Governanceo Ensure that all projects adhere to Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Project Facilitationo Support Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) activities. o Assist with report writing and manuscript preparation.

Equality and Diversityo Carry out all duties in a way that supports equality and values diversity. This responsibility includes actions in relation to all internal and external stakeholders. o To facilitate the promotion and support of equality in access to research and value diversity ensuring the service provided meets the needs of all service users.

Other o Be responsible for promoting the work and reputation of the Trust and supporting its wider activities.o Be responsible for ensuring that personal, professional and corporate essential training requirements for self and staff under line management are met. Proactively engage in the PDR process ensuring that preparation work, objectives and personal development needs are identified and met.

About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Job responsibilities
The post holder will support project activities within the Christie Patient Centred Research (CPCR) team. CPCR lead a range of research projects exploring patient experience and quality of life. Duties will be varied but will include data collection and analysis, dissemination, administrative functions and literature reviews.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The specific responsibilities will depend on the requirements of each team, but may include:

• Act as a point of contact for the Research and Development core team, study sponsors, clinical research organisations and specific research teams, communicating directly with them regarding data queries, monitoring visits and other enquiries relevant to general trial conduct.
• Assist with the general administrative duties associated with the set up and initiation of trials within CPCR, under the Research Associate/Research Assistant.
• Assist with completion of activity logs. Maintain investigator site files and essential documentation in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs to ensure they are kept inspection ready at all times.
• Assist with the processing of trial documentation (e.g. IRAS forms, amendment submissions, protocol registration) in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs and timelines, under the supervision of the Research Associate/Research Assistant.
• Provide administrative support to the Research Assistant, Research Associate and Research Fellows for safety reporting in accordance with protocol requirements, under the supervision of the Research Assistant and Research Associate.
• Complete team reporting mechanisms (i.e. recruitment activity logs, patient visit logs, costing spreadsheets, case report form trackers and electronic proformas).
• Assist the Research Assistants and Research Associate with the write up of research findings for review by the Senior members of CPCR.
• Communicate with patients and study participants to arrange data collection methods, and assist in data collection (e.g. interviews), patient engagement activities (e.g. focus groups) and data analysis using relevant data analysis methods and software.
• Liaise with internal and external NHS staff regarding case notes, data collection, mortality data, and other general trial activities, which may be confidential and sensitive in nature.
• Arrange team and trial related meetings as required, producing minutes in a timely manner.
• Communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically.
• Ensure that data is available and up to date for any meetings related to studies in collaboration with other members of CPCR .
• Attend project related meetings, investigator meetings teleconferences, as necessary.
• Assist with general preparation for audit and inspections within assigned teams, under the direct supervision of the CPCR team.
• Assist with trial document archiving by following the Trusts archiving guidelines.
• Undertake general administrative tasks as delegated by managerial representatives from the Research Division to contribute to the smooth running of the patient recruitment teams. Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Currently studying for an undergraduate degree in a science or health related discipline and be in the second or penultimate year of study during the internship.

Other
Essential

• Flexible With ability to adapt to service requirements
• Hardworking; ability to manage a busy workload
• Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team

Desirable

• Ability to work to tight and/or unexpected deadlines.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of administrative tasks including data management.

Desirable

• Completed some research training or experience of working in a research environment.
• Experience of working within a health care system.

Skills
Essential

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Able to think critically (e.g. consider the pros and cons of different ideas).
• Excellent scientific writing skills with an ability to convey research ideas and findings to academic and non-academic audiences.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good understanding and demonstrated use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Good understanding and demonstrated use of the full Microsoft Office suite.

Knowledge
Essential

• Some understanding of the clinical trials process.
• Some experience of academic writing.

Desirable

• Understanding of medical terminology and cancer.
• Knowledge of patient information systems.

Values
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours.

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.