Clinical Trials Assistant
Job overview
Are you looking for a new challenge working within the clinical research environment?
If so you may be the person we are looking for.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated individual to provide administrative and data management support for a range of research activities within the Research& Development Department Clinical Teams.
Part of this role will be supporting the established Research Nurses and Practitioners, providing assistance with collecting collating and submitting trial data in an accurate and timely manner. In addition the role requires the post holder to assist in the maintenance of study files and documentation, arranging appointments with patients, obtaining test results and medical records, and compiling reports on trial progress.For the right candidate this post offers varied duties, an opportunity to acquire knowledge about the conduct of clinical trials and the satisfaction of making a real contribution to clinical research.
You will need good IT and literacy skills, have a keen eye for detail, and be an excellent communicator.
Familiarity with Medical terminology and previous experience of working with NHS computer systems as well as an understanding of clinical research processes would be desirable but is not essential for this post.
Informal enquiries welcome. Please contact Laura Wild Senior Research Sister (Oncology) 024 7696 5582, [email protected]
Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Trials Assistant is a key member of the R&D team playing a pivotal role in assisting the delivery of research studies in a safe and timely manner. The post holder will provide efficient and effective administrative, organisational and data management support to a number of teams as workload dictates for new and existing local research studies and multi-centre clinical research studies.
The post holder will need to have a good level of written and verbal communication skills, excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, be able to manage own workload effectively with minimal supervision, in return they will be supported through a comprehensive training/competency package as appropriate to the job role.
The job holder may be required to carry out other similar or related duties which do not fall within the work outlined in the description which may reasonably be required to deliver a comprehensive research service to our patients. The Line Manager, in consultation with the post holder will undertake any review.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities- Locate and receipt patient notes and manage the downloading of patient data from Trust electronic systems for monitor visits / audits.
- Manage all relevant documentation within patient medical records such as information sheets, consent forms ensuring recorded and stored according to Trust policy.
- Update the trials databases including the local management system EDGE with details of patients.
- Ensure that the appropriate clinical tests are conducted as required by the clinical trial and extract data from Trust reporting systems.
- Arrange pathological sample shipment and electronic data to be sent for central review and reporting as required by study protocol.
- Communicate effectively with Sponsor company staff and other non-Trust staff to ensure the smooth running of clinical trial data collection.
- Act as first telephone contact for enquires from staff, patients and carers giving responses which are within the post holder’s area of knowledge and ensuring that appropriate personnel are informed if appropriate in order for further actions to be taken.
- Plan and organise meetings and events to agreed timescales.
- Attend any relevant meetings as required to undertake duties effectively.
- To remain in contact with local and national organisations, in order to keep up to date with relevant trials.
- Work to International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical
- Practice (ICH/GCP), Research Governance Standards and EU directive on GCP.
- Utilise all relevant ICT systems both Trust and External systems required to input and report information in an accurate and timely manner.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Person specification
Qualifications
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
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To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed.Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.
In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests).This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post.
UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.
If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and we’ll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre-employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre-employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer.
We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents.
Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.
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