Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs including English, Maths and Science at grade A-C (or demonstrable equivalent)
• NVQ Level 3 in healthcare or equivalent
• NMC Registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience in dealing with confidential patient information
• Ability to communicate information to patient/carers/members of MDT
• Proven record of meeting targets
• Evidence of up-to-date professional development
• Broad and recent clinical experience relevant to the post

Desirable

• Experience of clinical research within the NHS setting
• Knowledge of research design and methodology
• Previous experience working on clinical data systems

Practical and Intellectual Skills

Essential

• Pertinent clinical skills including venepuncture or willingness to undertake
• Ability to collect accurate clinical measures including standard observations (BP, HR, RR, SpO2, Temp, height, weight, blood sugar)
• Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
• Capacity to manage a diverse caseload and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills. Well-developed IT skills including understanding of data collection and data entry for clinical trials
• Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Evidence of interest in clinical research
• Understand the significance of research and use of validated results to improve practice
• Knowledge of the Research Governance Framework and the International Conference of Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice Guidelines

Disposition/ Adjustment/ Attitude

Essential

• Excellent timekeeping
• Patient, a good listener and a clear thinker
• Resilience and remaining calm under pressure. Flexible and adaptable
• Willingness to undertake any necessary training and development to enhance work performance
• Commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role
• Willingness and ability to work across the RCHT site

Desirable

• Self-motivated and able to motivate others

Training

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Ability to transfer clinical skills and knowledge to other specialities
• Previous experience in an acute Trust
• Awareness of relevant legal and regulatory framework governing clinical practice

Desirable

• Research training (e.g. GCP, degree module, informed consent)
• Teaching qualification
• Additional certificate or courses related to RCHT

Aditional circumstances

Essential

• Able to travel across sites and to attend external meetings
• Champion of equality and valuing diversity
• Operates at all times in line with confidentiality and Data Protection Act

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 14 July 2026