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Clinical Trials Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,071.00 to £25,674.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24071.00 - £25674.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 April 2025 |
| Location: | Wakefield, WF1 4DG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9377-CORP9631 |
Summary
To assist in the identification of patient eligibility for studies/trials. Liaise with other appropriate health care professionals To assist with the co-ordination of the patients journey through the clinical trial protocol e.g., requisition and organisation of any necessary investigations. To use resources effectively by prioritising daily caseload to maximise the benefit to patients. To undertake clinical duties and non-clinical duties as directed by a qualified health care professional. To undertake frequent therapeutic handling and moving of patients with aids (as needed) and equipment utilising moderate physical effort within clinical and non-clinical settings. This may involve bending, kneeling or frequent repetitive activities often in confined spaces. To ensure that all members of the multidisciplinary team are aware of the current trials portfolio. To provide feedback to Clinical teams on issues relating to recruitment, protocol amendments and trial results. The post holder will demonstrate the ability to manage their own administrative caseload, working as part of the team. In conjunction with all members of the clinical trials team and appropriate healthcare professionals, develop a cohesive and flexible team working environment across the service. To assist the research teams in the formulation of documentation in preparation for ethical submission and R&D submission. To assist the research team in setting up new studies/trials, ensuring site files are maintained in accordance with ICH GCP To be responsible for the collection and collation of trial data and completion of trial documentation in accordance with trial protocols. To ensure that all quality-of-life assessments are completed in line with protocol requests. This may involve undertaking telephone assessments. To ensure that all trial data is submitted to the study sponsor within the specified time constraints. To manage and respond to any data queries received. To maintain a monthly accrual list of all studies and distribute among the relevant members of the MDTs To report monthly accrual data on all patients recruited into studies highlighting local activities that might impact on achievement of targets To ensure all accrual data is inputted onto the recruitment database/electronic systems To be responsible for monitoring and ordering specific trial equipment and stationary To assist in the planning and organising study feasibility meetings and site initiation meetings, involving internal and external teams. To take minutes and maintain documentation during trial management meetings or other related meetings To assist in the writing of standard operating procedures To clearly communicate timely, accurate and relevant information regarding patient care with patients, their families and carers, other professionals and services, to ensure seamless, quality care and to empower patients to become partners in their care. To maintain standards in organising health information, to safeguard the confidentiality of patient information, be aware and comply with policies, practices and legislation that affect the practice of the Nursing Service. Also, to ensure accurate record keeping, file management and profiling data. To maintain standards in ongoing health information, both electronic and paper based, ensuring safe keeping and confidentiality accurate record keeping of relevant data and profiling. To participate and contribute to the development of partnership working; to positively influence the development of services, through maintaining an awareness of multi-disciplinary agencies within the community. To ensure effective seamless patient care across partner organisations. To monitor and maintain health and security of self and patients in the working area. To identify and report changes that may increase risk to staff, patients and carers To maintain job competencies through continuous professional development and attendance on relevant courses To participate in Appraisal process in accordance with the Knowledge and Skills Framework. To undertake all mandatory / essential training as required by the Organisation. To adhere to Organisational Policies, procedures and protocols to promote the highest quality of care within the patient experience. To travel independently between sites.