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Main area: Research and Innovation
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract: 12 months (12 month fixed term secondment cover - End date 5th January 2026)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 271-RI-6930408
Site: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Town: London
Salary: £35,964 - £43,780 Per annum inclusive
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 02/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
Do you want to further your career in clinical research as part of a team at the forefront of discovery of groundbreaking therapies for childhood and rare diseases?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Research Coordinator to join our dynamic research team in the NIHR Great Ormond Street Clinical Research Facility/UCL GOS Institute of Child Health. Our diverse Research and Innovation directorate provides a high quality clinical and academic research environment, in which children and young people can take part in research programmes safely and effectively, according to robust and ethically approved protocols.
Based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent training and development opportunities and assistance with finding somewhere to live.
Informal discussions and visits are welcomed, please contact Lucy Holt at Lucy.Holt@gosh.nhs.uk to arrange.
To apply please visit www.gosh.nhs.uk/jobs quoting the appropriate reference number.
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Main duties of the job
In this role, you will work as a skilled member of the team, providing a high standard of coordination and data collection for a portfolio of studies being undertaken. With support from the clinical team, you will lead on the coordination and planning of several research studies, providing vital administrative support and acting as a key link for patients and their families. You will be actively involved in the recruitment process, including receiving patient consent. You will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to research legislation, working with the clinical team and the Research and Development Office to ensure timely submission of all relevant documentation.
Part of this role will also include supporting the radiology department in coordinating medical risk reviews during study set-up, to ensure any radiation exposure is safe and ethical. You will also be responsible for submitting capacity requests to the department for new trials and study amendments, providing radiology assessment costs when requested and booking appointments.
Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
* Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
* Educated to degree level or equivalent (e.g., medical, biomedical, administration/management)
* Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Experience/Knowledge
* Experience of working in a clinical trial environment in either a pharmaceutical company, NHS Trust or a university.
* Either practical experience of monitoring clinical trial activity or practical experience of the research process or direct involvement in the management/administration of clinical trials.
* Experience of multidisciplinary working, both internally and externally.
* Good knowledge and understanding of the UK/EU legislation for management of clinical research including the Research Governance Framework.
* Experience of working on multiple parallel tasks to strict and often tight deadlines.
* Understanding of the NHS R&D and NIHR structure and functions.
Skills/Abilities
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels.
* Computer literate with good IT skills including the upkeep of databases.
* Ability to manage a portfolio of research studies with minimal supervision.
* Good organisation and negotiation skills.
* Ability to work calmly under pressure, prioritise workload and plan ahead.
* Ability to coach and mentor senior academic staff including consultants.
Please be advised that:
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
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The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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