Clinical Trial Set-Up Assess trial protocols and advise on safety, regulatory and logistical issues in the running of the trial With the PI actively assess the feasibility of studies to be undertaken Organise trial feasibility meetings Facilitate Site Specific Assessment procedures Work with the R&D team in contract negotiations Undertake costing of projects to support contract negotiations / grants etc Work with the R&D team to ensure all projects have been given full NBT and Research Ethics Committee (REC) approval prior to commencement Liaise with NIHR Clinical Research Network personnel in the trial set-up Project manage trial set up with colleagues around the trust Clinical Trial Running Support local Principal Investigators in meeting their responsibilities outlined in the Research Governance Framework, Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations Maintain Investigator Site File(s) and complete Case Report File / eCRF with a high degree of accuracy Support PIs to ensure all Adverse Events are reported in line with the NBT Adverse Events Reporting policy Performs all visits, observations, and interventions with the participants in accordance with the procedures and schedule of the study protocol. Ensure appropriate trial information and data is contained in patients hospital notes. Ensure Protocol amendments are incorporated into research practice Provides and receives complex information in the process of explaining study involvement and obtaining informed consent. Discussion of alternative treatment, benefit and harm With the support of appropriate staff, undertakes the management of the research related aspects of care of a group of study participants over the period of the study, which includes: The assessment of patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and monitoring their condition throughout their participation. Assist in recruitment, follow up and data entry during the period of the trial. Acts in the best interests of the research subjects to ensure their rights are upheld. Works within the range of research guidelines, ethical principles, and protocols, whilst adhering to organisational policies and procedures. Always observes the confidentiality of patient information, in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott regulations. Develops specialist in depth research related knowledge in relation to research governance, International Conference of Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice and the EU clinical trials directive Communicates within the project management team and other multidisciplinary staff involved in the project within the hospital, other hospitals, the university, sponsors, NIHR Clinical Research Network and funders. Manage the research related aspects of care for participants of multiple research studies. Will develop research knowledge and advanced clinical skills including assessment techniques as required to meet the needs of the team. Contribute to the writing of Standard Operating Procedures. Study End Enable a smooth transition from the research pathway back to the conventional treatment pathway by ensuring patients are referred to specialist services and / or outpatient clinics. Ensure all data clarification issues are resolved quickly Manage the archiving of study related documentation in line with the Trial Agreement and ICH-GCP