Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trial Practitioner to work as part of the Cancer Research Delivery Group (CRDG) at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with high levels of attention to detail and is energised by working in a challenging and fast paced environment. The candidate should have experience in haemato-oncology clinical trials. The candidate will work within a highly effective team and should have good IT and communication skills.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Trials Practitioner works independently within the multi-disciplinary clinical trials team. The post holder will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of all aspects of a clinical research portfolio comprising in-house, national and international clinical trials (in relation to anti-cancer treatment or palliative care, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery or supportive care).
The post holder will
1. Coordinate clinical trials according to GCP regulatory requirement
2. Collaborate with key personnel to ensure the continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials
3. Accurately and timely complete trial data and documentation
4. Support Clinical Trial Practitioners and Clinical Trial Assistants (including assistance in delegated responsibilities)
5. Carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trial Practitioner to work as part of the Cancer Research Delivery Group (CRDG). The Centre is:
6. Generously funded by a joint initiative between the Department of Health and Cancer Research UK
7. Part of a nationwide network of 18 centres of scientific and clinical excellence
8. Aims to drive new anti-cancer treatments to patients
9. Affiliated with the National Cancer Research Network and thus incorporates Phase 1 through to Phase 4 clinical trials
In bringing together laboratory and clinical patient-based research, our Centre promotes the translational work needed to develop new anti-cancer drugs and diagnostics from the laboratory into clinics and then to test them in early phase clinical trials.
TheClinicalTrialPractitionerwill supporttheCECMCRDGportfolio of clinical trials to improve patient recruitment and ensure accurate and timely completion of trial data and documentation.Duties will includeidentifying potential patients to participate in trials, coordinating trials as per study protocols,collection of clinical data on CaseReportForms(CRFs),andfollowing the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
The successful candidate will have experienceof working in an oncology / haematology clinical trials.Youmusthave a good understanding ofGood Clinical Practice(GCP)and the regulatory environment that surrounds clinical research.
This is a fixed term contract for maternity leave to cover maternity leave.
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
Experience
Essential criteria
10. Significant experience of working in a clinical research environment
11. Experience of working with oncology/haematology patients
12. Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
13. Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
14. Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
15. Experience of clinical trial data entry
Knowledge
Essential criteria
16. Good knowledge of local and national clinical trial regulations
17. Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
18. Thorough knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
Qualifications
Essential criteria
19. Qualifications Completed degree in biological sciences or equivalent
Skills
Essential criteria
20. Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
21. Must demonstrate critical and intelligent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
22. Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
23. Ability to identify deteriorating patients and take appropriate action
24. Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines/milestones
25. Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative
26. Demonstrates evidence of professional development
27. Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
28. Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
29. Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
30. Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
31. Can prove a basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
32. Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
Desirable criteria
33. Previous use of Trials Research Management Software e.g. EDGE
34. Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
35. Understanding and rising to the challenges in patient recruitment
Other
Essential criteria
36. Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
37. Displays enthusiastic nature