Clinical Research Practitioner - Rheumatology Research - Cross site
| Posting date: | 29 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £34,089 - £41,498 includes Inner London HCAS rate per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, SE1 9RT |
| Company: | Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6165950/196-LIS8403 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to become part of the Rheumatology research team in the Specialist Ambulatory Services Directorate at Guy’s Hospital.
This team supports a large portfolio of national and internationally important non-commercial and commercial clinical trials and observational studies. The post holder will lead on a portfolio of trials and coordinate participation. This requires liaising with the clinical team to organise and ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken according to the protocol, paying particular attention to accurate data collection and dissemination and version control of essential documentation.
The successful candidate will be based within a team of research nurses and will need to be able to work well within a team, and autonomously at times to ensure the effective management and delivery of the research portfolio.
We are looking for an individual with excellent planning, organisational and communication skills; with the ability and initiative to work autonomously and as part of a wider team. The role is ideal for individuals with previous clinical trials experience, who are keen to develop their career further in clinical trials.
Ability to develop clinical skills required to support clinician while collecting samples in synovial biopsies will be required.
Acting as patient and participant advocate at all times, the post holder will be expected to co-ordinate research clinics and organise study related care. They will implement and evaluate strategies to identify and assist in the enrolment of research participants. The post-holder will lead on a portfolio of research studies and perform a range of clinical assessments in line with accepted standards of practice. They will communicate proactively with the study and clinical teams to ensure good participant experience and adherence to study protocols. The post holder will be responsible for case report form completion, site file management, implementation of amendments and maintenance of databases. They will act as mentor and support for new and junior team members. They will contribute to quality assurance processes within the team. The post holder will ensure the well-being of participants by adhering to study protocols, relevant regulations and local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
The R&D Department at Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTFT) is one of the focal points for innovative research in London through its nationally recognized research portfolio and research infrastructure. Research is a top priority for the Trust in relation to establishing outstanding research infrastructure as well as in relation to the recruitment of participants into research studies. The Trust is currently the top recruiting organization for 2014/15 with over 26,000 subjects in studies, and recruits over 45% of the total number of participants of research studies within our Local Clinical Research Network in South London. The broad ranging research portfolio includes one of only five National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) comprehensive Biomedical Research Centre awarded in 2007-2012 in partnership with our academic partner King’s College London, and one of only 11 NIHR Biomedical Research Centre receiving funding from 2012-2017. The R&D Department also supports the Clinical Research Facilities both at St Thomas’ Hospital and Guy’s Hospital based within the Experimental Medicine Hub which was awarded NIHR funding in 2012. The Trust has also been awarded the contract to host the Local Clinical Research Network in South London (LCRN) - 1 of only 15 NHS organizations in England to host the one of the Local Clinical Research Network.
Please review detailed Job description and person specification available for this job. Job description and main responsibilities included in both documents.
This advert closes on Sunday 12 May 2024
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to become part of the Rheumatology research team in the Specialist Ambulatory Services Directorate at Guy’s Hospital.
This team supports a large portfolio of national and internationally important non-commercial and commercial clinical trials and observational studies. The post holder will lead on a portfolio of trials and coordinate participation. This requires liaising with the clinical team to organise and ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken according to the protocol, paying particular attention to accurate data collection and dissemination and version control of essential documentation.
The successful candidate will be based within a team of research nurses and will need to be able to work well within a team, and autonomously at times to ensure the effective management and delivery of the research portfolio.
We are looking for an individual with excellent planning, organisational and communication skills; with the ability and initiative to work autonomously and as part of a wider team. The role is ideal for individuals with previous clinical trials experience, who are keen to develop their career further in clinical trials.
Ability to develop clinical skills required to support clinician while collecting samples in synovial biopsies will be required.
Acting as patient and participant advocate at all times, the post holder will be expected to co-ordinate research clinics and organise study related care. They will implement and evaluate strategies to identify and assist in the enrolment of research participants. The post-holder will lead on a portfolio of research studies and perform a range of clinical assessments in line with accepted standards of practice. They will communicate proactively with the study and clinical teams to ensure good participant experience and adherence to study protocols. The post holder will be responsible for case report form completion, site file management, implementation of amendments and maintenance of databases. They will act as mentor and support for new and junior team members. They will contribute to quality assurance processes within the team. The post holder will ensure the well-being of participants by adhering to study protocols, relevant regulations and local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
The R&D Department at Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTFT) is one of the focal points for innovative research in London through its nationally recognized research portfolio and research infrastructure. Research is a top priority for the Trust in relation to establishing outstanding research infrastructure as well as in relation to the recruitment of participants into research studies. The Trust is currently the top recruiting organization for 2014/15 with over 26,000 subjects in studies, and recruits over 45% of the total number of participants of research studies within our Local Clinical Research Network in South London. The broad ranging research portfolio includes one of only five National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) comprehensive Biomedical Research Centre awarded in 2007-2012 in partnership with our academic partner King’s College London, and one of only 11 NIHR Biomedical Research Centre receiving funding from 2012-2017. The R&D Department also supports the Clinical Research Facilities both at St Thomas’ Hospital and Guy’s Hospital based within the Experimental Medicine Hub which was awarded NIHR funding in 2012. The Trust has also been awarded the contract to host the Local Clinical Research Network in South London (LCRN) - 1 of only 15 NHS organizations in England to host the one of the Local Clinical Research Network.
Please review detailed Job description and person specification available for this job. Job description and main responsibilities included in both documents.
This advert closes on Sunday 12 May 2024