Clinical Trials Coordinator (XN05)
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £28,407.00 to £34,581.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28407.00 - £34581.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2024 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS14 6UH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9298-DRI-0142 |
Summary
JOB PURPOSE The post holder will take responsibility for the overall set up, coordination and data management of clinical trials supporting and facilitating both academic and commercial clinical trials alongside a lead research nurse. The set up process and Quality Assurance are key aspects of this post. They will serve as the main contact point for all internal and external parties involved in set up, maintenance and close down of all clinical trials within their portfolio. They will be responsible for coordination of clinical trials, for the team, and also have a role in recruiting patients into clinical trials ensuring that all trial protocols are adhered to. The post holder will be familiar with ICH/GCP, and have good all round clinical trial management skills. Excellent IT skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software are essential. You should be enthusiastic, and possess excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills. Working autonomously, using your own initiative as well as possessing strong team working skills and an ability to motivate staff is essential. JOB DIMENSIONS The post holder will be responsible for the supervision of support staff i.e. clinical trials assistants and administrative staff, and will work under the direction of the research nurses within the team. Clinical Trials support is provided to a number of Chief and Principle Investigators. They will be working within a busy and expanding clinical trials department where the trials portfolio includes national and specialist group studies plus studies from the commercial sector. The post-holder will be expected to show evidence of considerable experience of working in a research environment. The number of patients in a trial can range from one to 50+ and the Co-ordinator will be expected to support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/Allied Health Practitioner (AHP) ensuring that the team meet all reporting and outcome deadlines. They will undertake regular auditing/monitoring to ensure that research complies with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research. The post holder will be required to work alongside academic and industry partners, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments, attending regional and national meetings as required.