Local Authority Research Practitioner (LARP)

Champion a positive research culture and advocate for the integration of research into routine practice.

To provide ongoing support, advice and information to patients/volunteers regarding their participation in clinical research in order to obtain effective informed consent.

To ensure day to day practice reflects the highest standards of governance, clinical effectiveness, safety and patient experience.

To work collaboratively with other colleagues to ensure all studies are delivered on time and target and are delivered in accordance with the requirements of the study protocol.

Undertake horizon scanning to identify research opportunities and studies relevant to collaborative working between CPFT and Local Authority partners.

Accurate and timely completion of all study-related activities, electronically and/or in paper format. Provide regular updates on study progress to R&D and the wider CPFT community, including presentations at relevant CPFT forums and the timely provision of performance and recruitment data to R&D leads.

To contribute to identification, management, and reduction of risk and ensure appropriate clinical response as required by the protocol.

Maintain records and documentation of the studies, supporting good clinical governance, using standard databases and/or spreadsheets to regularly update Investigators, sponsors and R&D Governance.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.

Our clinical teams deliver a wide range of NHS services across inpatient, primary care and community settings, including children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research and development.

To achieve our goals, we recruit high calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly under represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.

All appointments for new employees to CPFT are subject to the successful completion of a probationary period.

Please note we reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If you apply for a post that does not attract sponsorship, your application will be withdrawn from the process.

For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at https://www.cpft.nhs.uk

Essential: - Experience working within health, social care, Local Authority, or community settings.; - Experience of delivering research studies; - Experience of participant recruitment and informed consent processes.; - Experience supporting projects, research, service evaluation, or quality improvement activities.

Essential: - Degree in a health, social care, public health, psychology, social science, or related subject; - ICH GCP Training

Desirable: - Masters in Public Health Research methods or related subject

Essential: - Ability to build productive partnerships across organisations.; - Competence in Microsoft Office applications and data management systems; - Ability to present information effectively to different audiences.

Desirable: - Familiarity with NIHR research infrastructure.

Essential: - Knowledge of the legislation relating to information governance, confidentiality requirements and data protection.; - Knowledge of recent NHS legislation and recommendations in research; - Knowledge of Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines; - Good working knowledge of Mental Capacity Act

Desirable: - Understanding of public involvement and engagement in research.

Essential: - Promote a culture of inclusion, respect, and collaboration.; - Ability to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.