Job summary The post holder will be responsible for the coordination of a portfolio of clinical trials in cardiovascular conditions according to GCP and ICH guidelines. Responsibilities will include recruitment of patients, coordination of visit schedules as directed by specific research protocols and thorough and accurate research data collection. The post holder will work as part of the research team or independently as required in the organisation of clinical trials or on Trust approved research projects. They will provide excellent and safety focused patient care at all times and will liaise effectively with other health care professionals to deliver a seamless professional service. The post holder would be expected to maintain a range of clinical and administrative skills to support clinical trial activity and to have up to date knowledge of both the care and treatment of cardiovascular conditions and of research procedures. Main duties of the job Participate significantly towards research department improvement projects, setting standards, audits and monitoring quality within the area of clinical research. To prioritise patient safety at all times. To treat all research patients and their families/carers with the greatest respect and consideration, going above and beyond to ensure they have a positive experience of participating in clinical research, supporting retention in all research studies. To ensure that the Cardiac Research Department complies with ethical, regulatory, legal, Trust and R&D standards at all times. To attend investigator meetings, which may be international, when required. Frequent and prolonged sitting at computer terminal. Travel long distances to departments and wards with which face-to-face liaison occurs (such as A&E and R &D) which are not in close proximity to the department. About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year Per Annum Including High Cost Area Supplement Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 337-NP-8666LD Job locations Northwick Park Hospital Harrow HA1 3UJ Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential 2.Current NMC registration (for Nurses) 3.Current GCP certificate 4.Evidence of continuous personal, professional, and academic development Desirable oResearch specific training e.g., informed consent, lab skills, IATA Knowledge & Experience Essential 5.Previous experience in clinical research, including delivering CTIMP clinical trials and participation in the consent process for observational studies 6.Experience working within an NHS setting 7.Understanding of medical terminology 8.Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and building collaborative relationships with multiple stakeholder 9.Extensive, practical knowledge of ICH-GCP 10.In-depth knowledge of clinical research methodology, regulation governance and Sponsor expectations Desirable oExperience co-ordinating multiple clinical research studies concurrently oExperience working within an acute hospital setting oPrevious cardiology experience oExperience supervising/supporting junior members of staff Skills, Abilities and Attributes Essential 11.Workload management: excellent organisational and planning skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks for multiple stakeholders at one time with excellent attention to detail 12.Communication: professional with patients and colleagues, with clear, confident verbal and written communication, adjusting the style and approach depending on the audience to support understanding 13.Source Data: excellent medical note documentation in keeping with professional, ICH-GCP and Sponsor requirements. Understanding and competency in creating, maintaining, storing and providing access to source data 14.Clinical: confident performing clinical skills such as ECG, venepuncture, and vital signs. Willingness to learn new skills as and when required 15.IT skills: competent using Microsoft Office, electronic clinical systems, and multiple Sponsor eCRF and IVRS platforms. Willingness to learn new skills and systems as required 16.Flexible approach to ever changing demands of studies and caseload 17.Able to work autonomously, without supervision, plan own workload and supervise junior members of the team if required 18.Enthusiastic and proactive approach. Ability to use own initiate and problem-solve 19.Flexibility to work outside regular working hours on occasions to accommodate patient and study needs 20.Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptions Desirable oGeneral cardiology knowledge oProcessing and shipment of lab samples. HEART Values Essential 21.Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values - Honesty, Equality, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential 2.Current NMC registration (for Nurses) 3.Current GCP certificate 4.Evidence of continuous personal, professional, and academic development Desirable oResearch specific training e.g., informed consent, lab skills, IATA Knowledge & Experience Essential 5.Previous experience in clinical research, including delivering CTIMP clinical trials and participation in the consent process for observational studies 6.Experience working within an NHS setting 7.Understanding of medical terminology 8.Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and building collaborative relationships with multiple stakeholder 9.Extensive, practical knowledge of ICH-GCP 10.In-depth knowledge of clinical research methodology, regulation governance and Sponsor expectations Desirable oExperience co-ordinating multiple clinical research studies concurrently oExperience working within an acute hospital setting oPrevious cardiology experience oExperience supervising/supporting junior members of staff Skills, Abilities and Attributes Essential 11.Workload management: excellent organisational and planning skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks for multiple stakeholders at one time with excellent attention to detail 12.Communication: professional with patients and colleagues, with clear, confident verbal and written communication, adjusting the style and approach depending on the audience to support understanding 13.Source Data: excellent medical note documentation in keeping with professional, ICH-GCP and Sponsor requirements. Understanding and competency in creating, maintaining, storing and providing access to source data 14.Clinical: confident performing clinical skills such as ECG, venepuncture, and vital signs. Willingness to learn new skills as and when required 15.IT skills: competent using Microsoft Office, electronic clinical systems, and multiple Sponsor eCRF and IVRS platforms. Willingness to learn new skills and systems as required 16.Flexible approach to ever changing demands of studies and caseload 17.Able to work autonomously, without supervision, plan own workload and supervise junior members of the team if required 18.Enthusiastic and proactive approach. Ability to use own initiate and problem-solve 19.Flexibility to work outside regular working hours on occasions to accommodate patient and study needs 20.Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptions Desirable oGeneral cardiology knowledge oProcessing and shipment of lab samples. HEART Values Essential 21.Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values - Honesty, Equality, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address Northwick Park Hospital Harrow HA1 3UJ Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)