Stroke Research Network

Job ref: 228-NQAC8846
Clinical Trials Officer 
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gateshead 
Band 6 £24,831 to £33,436 per annum
Fixed Term Temporary
Closing date: 4 March 2010

An exciting opportunity has arisen to participate in the activity of this network as a Clinical Trials Officer, which will be based in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead with prime responsibility for coordinating clinical trials within the locality.

The successful applicant will be educated to graduate level or suitable equivalent, ideally with a background in stroke, neurology or elderly care setting. Experience in implementing / conducting research trials is essential, as are excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team. The post may include travel between hospitals sites therefore applicants must be able to travel across the network.

This post may be subject to a Criminal Records check at Enhanced or Standard level and will be determined on appointment.

Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test . The UK Border Agency requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit UK Border Agency (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/) website.

To apply for this job go to the NHS Jobs website.

Rehabilitation Clinical Studies Group Chair
Stroke Research Network
The appointment is for three years and is a voluntary, not remunerated position. Travel expenses for meetings will be reimbursed. An application pack is available from NIHR SRN Research Portfolio Administrator, Pauline Winship at pauline.winship@newcastle.ac.uk. 
Closing date: 5 March 2010

Prevention Clinical Studies Group Scientific Member
Stroke Research Network
The appointment is for three years and is a voluntary, not remunerated position. Travel expenses for meetings will be reimbursed.
Closing date: 5 March 2010

Job ref: 185-5068
Senior Research Practitioner
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
Wonford
Salary: Band 6 - £24,831 - £33,436 per annum
Full time
Closing date: 18 March 2010

This exciting post offers the opportunity to learn more about Stroke research and be part of a successful and developing team. You will be a registered nurse/healthcare professional based at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, working on Stroke Research Studies both within the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital and the surrounding community hospitals as required. This may involve conducting research in secondary care, primary care or other healthcare settings.

You will have an understanding of Stroke and have recent experience post registration. You will be performing research procedures according to protocols and will be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and ongoing care of research participants. You will coordinate the training of research staff and participate in research design, audit and quality assessment within the Department. You will need to be able to work independently without close supervision. Training will be provided for research specific procedures.

If you are interested in this post and would like to discuss it informally please contact Ms. Leigh Barron, Lead Research Practitioner tel: 01392 406 434 or Mrs. Jacqueline Briggs, Stroke Research Network Manager tel: 01392 406 463.