Greater Manchester COVID-19 Research Hub Staff Roles
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Roles and example duties
Below are a list of roles and example key duties/tasks. We hope this supports you in making your decision about the role you could potentially play. If you need to discuss this, please make contact via researchsupport.crngm@nihr.ac.uk before completing the Expression of Interest form.
Administration / Reception
Responsibilities may include: Sample running; Booking appointments; Pre-screening calls; Participant packs; Responding to queries; Chaperone.
Allied Health Professional (Band 5)
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered – may be needed to provide Clinical Support.
Responsibilities may include: Chaperone; Physical observations; Venesection; Vaccine preparation; Vaccine administration; IMP management; IMP runner; Recovery; Post-dose observation; Symptomatic visit; Swabbing; Urinalysis; Pregnancy testing.
Clinical Research Practitioner
Responsibilities may include: Pre-screening telephone calls; Visit booking; Appointment reminders; Appointment confirmation emails; Weekly text reminders; Volunteer query resolution; Data entry; Provide instruction on diary / swabbing; Physical observations; Venesection; Urinalysis; Pregnancy testing; Pack preparation; Recovery; Post-dose observation.
Clinical Trials Administrator
Responsibilities may include: Pre-screening telephone calls; Visit booking; Appointment reminders; Appointment confirmation emails; Volunteer payments; Weekly text reminders; Volunteer query resolution; Data entry; Volunteer pack preparation; Chaperone.
Doctor (Medic)
Responsibilities may include: Eligibility check; Consent; Physical examination; Diary / symptom review; Blood test / GP letter review; Symptomatic physical exams; Medical cover for reactions; 24 hour study phone (clinical queries from volunteers); Recovery area (if needed).
Healthcare Assistant
Pre-screening telephone calls; Visit booking; Appointment reminders; Appointment confirmation emails; Weekly text reminders; Volunteer query resolution; Physical observations; Venesection; Urinalysis; Pregnancy testing; Pack preparation; Recovery; Post-dose observation; Chaperone.
Healthcare Scientist
Responsibilities may include: On site sample receipt; Processing and management; GM waste.
Nursing Associate
Depending on experience, responsibilities may include: Chaperone; Physical observations; Venesection; Vaccine preparation; Vaccine administration; IMP management; IMP runner; Recovery; Post-dose observation; Symptomatic visit; Swabbing; Urinalysis; Pregnancy testing.
Nurse (Band 5)
Responsibilities may include: Chaperone; Physical observations; Venesection; Vaccine preparation; Vaccine administration; IMP management; IMP runner; Recovery; Post-dose observation; Symptomatic visit; Swabbing; Urinalysis; Pregnancy testing.
Nurse (Band 6) (Clinical Research Experience needed)
Responsibilities may include: Informed consent; Symptom checking; Data entry; Physical observations; Randomisation; Vaccine preparation; Vaccine administration; IMP management; IMP runner; Provide instruction on diary / swabbing; Symptomatic visits (sampling, data entry, observation); Recovery; Follow up; Oversight; Chaperone; Observations; Data entry; Venesection; Post-dose observation; Symptomatic visit; Swabbing; Urinalysis; Pregnancy testing.
Pharmacist
Responsibilities may include: Pharmacy; Dispensing; IMP management; IMP runner.
Pharmacy Technician
Responsibilities may include: Duties according to clinical trial Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); Dispensing; Unblinded drug preparation.
Study Support Assistant (healthcare student)
Responsibilities may include: Pre-screening telephone calls; Visit Booking; Appointment Reminders; Appointment confirmation emails; Weekly text reminders; Chaperone; Volunteer pack preparation; Physical observations.
Study Support Volunteer
Responsibilities may include: Pre-screening telephone calls; Visit booking; Appointment reminders; Appointment confirmation emails; Weekly text reminders; Chaperone; Volunteer pack preparation.