Job overview

This is a development role as a trainee within the Synergy Team in the Research and Development department. Synergy is responsible for a portfolio of studies in a wide range of specialities including Hepatology, Dermatology, Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be enrolled at Plymouth Marjon University to achieve your Foundation Degree for Assistant Practitioner.  The Foundation degree course consists of taught modules, e-learning and national competency frameworks which you will work towards on the unit.  Please be aware that you will need to work a minimum of 30hrs/week as part of the apprenticeship agreement. The post is for a trainee assistant practitioner so will be band 3 during training and band 4 upon completion.

We offer a friendly, collaborative, and supportive working environment, with access to training and career development. Come and join a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of patients through research. 

The post holder will join a research delivery team of approximately 80 research nurses, AHP’s and practitioners. They will work dynamically within R&D and the community, be involved in the day-to-day care of patients / participants on clinical studies including screening, recruitment and follow up. 

Apply today to join our team! 

For further information please contact Natasha Wilmshurst [email protected] 01752 431854

Main duties of the job

Works as part of the clinical research team to support the safe conduct of research in in accordance with the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice guidelines and provide assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected. 
•    Works under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner; 
•    Works within the boundaries of existing competence, adhering to local and national protocols / standard operating procedures / policies; 
•    Delivers high standards of compassionate, dignified care, managing their time, tasks and resources effectively; 
•    To undertake the Trust Assistant Practitioner training programme and competencies within agreed timeframes.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.