Job Summary
We're looking for a full-time Band 5 Clinical Research Practitioner to coordinate and deliver clinical research studies at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who can contribute to the development of clinical research for people with cancer within the Oesophago-Gastric (OG) and Renal Research Team.
The role of the CRP will involve recruiting patients to clinical trials, obtaining informed consent where appropriate, supporting patients enrolled in clinical trials, and ensuring study interventions are completed according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Trust standards.
You will be working within a supportive team of experienced clinical research nurses and the clinical trial administration team.
Main Duties of the Job
The post will involve coordinating a portfolio of research studies across different specialties (OG and Renal) within the Trust and is ideal for individuals with an interest in and experience of working in a busy clinical/research environment who wish to further develop their skills and experience.
Job Responsibilities
Clinical Research Delivery & Co-ordination
* Act as a primary contact point for clinical trial patients and advise other health care professionals.
* Interview, recruit, take informed consent, and support patients and carers in clinical trials/studies.
* Ensure optimal patient care by alerting appropriate clinical colleagues when referrals to other members of the MDT may be required.
* Responsible for the safe and accurate collection of research samples and data through clinical procedures.
* Centrifuge, process, track, and ship samples in line with protocol requirements.
* Work with the clinical trials team and investigators to develop strategies to overcome recruitment barriers.
* Collaborate with other departments to ensure trial-specific investigations and procedures are undertaken.
* Act as a key point of contact with the R&D core team, study sponsors, and clinical research organizations.
* Manage the setup and initiation of allocated clinical trials.
* Set up and maintain study site files in accordance with GCP and Trust SOPs.
* Understand and deliver protocols in accordance with regulatory requirements.
* Ensure all clinical trial activities are recorded in appropriate systems in a timely manner.
* Maintain adequate patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented.
* Oversee and complete case report forms and participate in monitoring visits.
* Ensure that all documents are archived appropriately following Trust guidelines.
* Undertake general administrative tasks as delegated by managerial representatives.
* Attend research team meetings to maintain an overview of team activity.
* Identify and implement strategies for recruiting patients to clinical trials.
Clinical Service Responsibilities
* Demonstrate awareness of divisional and trust strategic objectives.
* Escalate governance issues impacting delivery of job purpose.
* Participate in monitoring and audit activities within the research team.
Management
* Provide induction support and training to new and existing clinical trials staff.
* Encourage sharing of best practices through structured meetings.
* Assist with metric tracking for performance indicators.
Personal and People Development
* Maintain professional development and evaluate own specialist knowledge.
* Participate in Trust-wide education programmes and research seminars.
Physical, Mental, and Emotional Effort
* Long periods of time spent using keyboard for electronic communication.
* Prolonged concentration is regularly required.
* Occasional exposure to distressed circumstances as trial patients may be suffering from terminal illnesses.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Scientific Degree or relevant experience in scientific and medical research.
Desirable
* Post Graduate certificate in Clinical Research or other relevant postgraduate qualification/experience.
Experience
Essential
* Experience in clinical trials administration or project coordination.
* Experience of working within a health care system and multidisciplinary clinical team.
* NHS experience.
Desirable
* Collection and processing of bloods.
* Experience working in oncology.
* Experience dealing with queries from patients and their families.
Skills
Essential
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Good oral and written communication skills.
* IT literate.
* Attention to detail.
Desirable
* Advanced use of spreadsheets.
* Ability to create PowerPoint presentations.
* Willingness to train in clinical skills.
Knowledge
Essential
* Understanding of clinical research GCP guidelines.
* Knowledge of clinical governance.
* Knowledge of patient information systems.
Desirable
* Knowledge of medical terminology.
* Knowledge of oncology.
Values
Essential
* Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours.
Other
Essential
* Tactful and diplomatic.
* Flexible.
* Conscientious and hardworking.
* Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines.
Desirable
* Evidence of CPD.
* Evidence of achievement under pressure.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Employer Details
Employer Name
The Christie NHS FT
Address
Renal - Q01128
Manchester
M20 4BX #J-18808-Ljbffr