Job summary The NIHR Newcastle Clinical Research Facility (NCRF) delivers high-quality, cutting-edge experimental medical research and early phase clinical trials across a wide range of speciality areas. The NCRF is established by the partnership between Newcastle University and the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, both founding members of the Newcastle Health Innovation Partners, one of only eight Academic Health Science Centres in the UK. NCRF is looking for a Clinical Trial Coordinator to join the team, to support the set-up and delivery of the wide portfolio. This role will be based within the Royal Victoria Infirmary Research Unit (RVRU), Leazes Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary. Interview Date Thursday 13 February 2025 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 The successful candidate will be highly motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Working in a busy environment with a commitment to collaboration, along with knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, Research Governance Framework and Data Protection Act. You will be able to demonstrate advanced IT skills particularly Microsoft Office. This is a demanding role which requires an organised individual with the ability to work under pressure. About us Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites: o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo 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 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 317-2024-49-016 Job locations Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Job description Job responsibilities To ensure any trials within the post holders remit, carried out in the Clinical Trials Unit are properly conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Research Governance Framework and are compliant with the EU directive for clinical trials. (There can be multiple trials at any given time, in various stages of preparation,inception and completion.) All events pertaining to the treatment of said patients are reported in the agreed timeframes to relevant external trials organisations. 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 To ensure any trials within the post holders remit, carried out in the Clinical Trials Unit are properly conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Research Governance Framework and are compliant with the EU directive for clinical trials. (There can be multiple trials at any given time, in various stages of preparation,inception and completion.) All events pertaining to the treatment of said patients are reported in the agreed timeframes to relevant external trials organisations. 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 Knowledge and expertise regarding the mandatory standards regarding conduction/construction of clinical trials (to include GCP/Research Governance Framework/EU Directive/Data Protection Act) Understanding of Trust confidentiality procedures (Data Protection Act, Caldicott guidelines) Knowledge of medical terminology SKILLS Essential Excellent inter personal skills Ability to communicate well (written and verbally) Advanced IT skills, specifically in database management and use of Microsoft Office applications Ability to use computer software to create and/or develop reporting tools Clear and legible handwriting EXPERIENCE Essential Ability to coordinate collection of data to agreed timescales As a line manager, ability to handle Human Resources issues Desirable Evidence of any education related training programmes pertaining to clinical trials Experience of patient management systems i.e. eRecord and electronic data capture systems QUALIFICATIONS Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent experience/training or experience of working in clinical research with experience of conducting a research project Desirable European Computer Driving Licence Person Specification KNOWLEDGE Essential Knowledge and expertise regarding the mandatory standards regarding conduction/construction of clinical trials (to include GCP/Research Governance Framework/EU Directive/Data Protection Act) Understanding of Trust confidentiality procedures (Data Protection Act, Caldicott guidelines) Knowledge of medical terminology SKILLS Essential Excellent inter personal skills Ability to communicate well (written and verbally) Advanced IT skills, specifically in database management and use of Microsoft Office applications Ability to use computer software to create and/or develop reporting tools Clear and legible handwriting EXPERIENCE Essential Ability to coordinate collection of data to agreed timescales As a line manager, ability to handle Human Resources issues Desirable Evidence of any education related training programmes pertaining to clinical trials Experience of patient management systems i.e. eRecord and electronic data capture systems QUALIFICATIONS Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent experience/training or experience of working in clinical research with experience of conducting a research project Desirable European Computer Driving Licence 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)