Job summary It's an exciting time to be part of Clinical Research at Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS foundation Trust. We are a large, busy and positive team that is looking for a motivated Band 4 Clinical Trials Associate to support the planning, delivery and monitoring of clinical trials in the area of Reproductive Health and Neonatal Clinical Research. We work in close collaboration with local, regional, and national colleagues, partnership organisations and networks to increase research opportunities and impact in line with our Trust 'Our Clinical Research Strategy 2021 - 2026'. We work across fertility, gynecology and neonatal care clinical areas as well as maternity services and perform a vital role in the delivery of research that underpins future practice in the specialty. In the role of a Clinical Trials Associate, you will be a crucial contributor as part of the team and sometimes leading others in observational studies. Please note, this CTA position is an operational, patient facing role with a focus on face to face recruitment of participants into research. Although previous experience is helpful, full training and a preceptorship period will be given. If you feel this post is for you then I look forward to reading your application Interview Date Wednesday 20 November 2024 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy NO AGENCIES PLEASE Main duties of the job Work flexibly across all reproductive health clinical areas. Communicate and collaborate with the research team to facilitate effective study delivery. Communicate and collaborate with the clinical teams, maintaining positive relationship and integrated research delivery. Work confidently and sensitively to recruit study participants face to face, maintaining confidence and privacy at all times. Maintain and organize essential trial documentation. Comply with Good Clinical Practice at all times. Assist with data entry and responding to data queries. Work with other CTA team members to cover workload for annual leave etc. and ensure continuity of study delivery. Keep mandatory training up to date. Show willingness to engage with the challenge of learning and change. About us Our staff oversee over 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites: Freeman Hospital Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site) Newcastle Dental Hospital Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service Cramlington Manor Walks These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 317-2024-33-051 Job locations Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Job description Job responsibilities Coordinate and improve trial communication throughout Multi Disciplinary Teams throughout the Trust Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professional to ensure service delivery Communicates effectively with research team and study participants and their family members. Is able to provide patients with information, which may be complex or sensitive, regarding their participation in the clinical trial and the care that they will receive as a consequence of that Co-ordinate research clinics and co-ordinate a portfolio of studies this involves planning and organising clinical trial related care. Coordinate and supervise housekeeping duties and ordering of all clinical trial supplies Co-ordinate the sage collection transfer and storage of blood / tissue samples in accordance with the Human Tissue Act 2004 as required by trial protocol As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Job description Job responsibilities Coordinate and improve trial communication throughout Multi Disciplinary Teams throughout the Trust Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professional to ensure service delivery Communicates effectively with research team and study participants and their family members. Is able to provide patients with information, which may be complex or sensitive, regarding their participation in the clinical trial and the care that they will receive as a consequence of that Co-ordinate research clinics and co-ordinate a portfolio of studies this involves planning and organising clinical trial related care. Coordinate and supervise housekeeping duties and ordering of all clinical trial supplies Co-ordinate the sage collection transfer and storage of blood / tissue samples in accordance with the Human Tissue Act 2004 as required by trial protocol As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Person Specification KNOWLEDGE Essential Understanding of the Trust's confidentiality procedures (Data Protection Act, Caldicott guidelines) Knowledge of medical terminology Desirable Good understanding of medical and clinical terminology Knowledge regarding the mandatory standard regarding conduction/construction of clinical trials (to include GCP / Research Governance Framework / EU Directive / Data Protection Act) SKILLS Essential Ability to coordinate collection of data to agreed timescales Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to communicate well (written and verbally) IT skills, specifically in database management, Microsoft Excel and eRecord Clear and legible handwriting Desirable Venepuncture skills EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of caring for patients in a professional setting QUALIFICATIONS Essential NVQ level 4 or equivalent qualification or qualified to NVQ level 3 plus significant previous experience Desirable Evidence of any education related training programmes pertaining to clinical trials European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent qualification Person Specification KNOWLEDGE Essential Understanding of the Trust's confidentiality procedures (Data Protection Act, Caldicott guidelines) Knowledge of medical terminology Desirable Good understanding of medical and clinical terminology Knowledge regarding the mandatory standard regarding conduction/construction of clinical trials (to include GCP / Research Governance Framework / EU Directive / Data Protection Act) SKILLS Essential Ability to coordinate collection of data to agreed timescales Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to communicate well (written and verbally) IT skills, specifically in database management, Microsoft Excel and eRecord Clear and legible handwriting Desirable Venepuncture skills EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of caring for patients in a professional setting QUALIFICATIONS Essential NVQ level 4 or equivalent qualification or qualified to NVQ level 3 plus significant previous experience Desirable Evidence of any education related training programmes pertaining to clinical trials European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent qualification 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)