Job overview
We are looking for a self-motivated, well organised and methodical Clinical Trial Administrator to join the Sutton based Haemato-Oncology department.
The post will involve trial administration to support a variety of haematological cancer trials across the wide-ranging academic and pharmaceutical clinical trials portfolio. The key element of this role is to assist with the retrieval, review and entry of clinical trials patient data and to design and implement tools/guidance for clinical trial data capture, with a particular focus on early phase/complex trial interventions.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team including experienced medical and nursing staff, taking part in an exciting range of clinical trials.
The successful applicant should have a flexible approach to their duties and have ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently. In addition, you will have excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and be supportive and open to new initiatives.
As we often have many applicants for jobs with us, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are short-listed for interview. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then please assume you have not been short-listed for interview on this particular occasion.
Main duties of the job
1.1 To support the clinical research teams with study administration, as required, to ensure the efficient and successful delivery of clinical trials and other studies according to Good Clinical Practise (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs), Trust policies and all applicable regulations and governance.
1.2 To ensure timely and accurate entry of data and relevant information into appropriate database systems for trials across both our research locations (Chelsea and Sutton).
1.3 To assist the Research Nurses with the prompt resolution of data queries.
1.4 To provide support to the clinical research team in the daily trials activity and assist in workload management.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Communication & Networking:
• Liaise with external agencies (e.g. Sponsor organisations, R&D Departments and Local Ethics Committees etc.) on behalf of Research Nurses and/or the Senior Trial Coordinator where required.
• Act as a point of contact for trial sponsors and to communicate directly with them regarding data queries, monitoring visits and other enquiries relevant to the trial and research team.
• Communicate with colleagues for appointments, admissions and meetings verbally and in written format.
• Communicate with staff at all levels, both internal and external relating to trial activities, regarding information which may be confidential and sensitive in nature.
• Liaise with diagnostic departments within the hospital about all queries relating to tests/scans.
• Ensure that scans are reproduced in a timely manner for the purposes of the clinical trial and that they are dispatched according to study protocol.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Educated to at least GCSE/A level
2. Good understanding of medical terminology
Desirable criteria
3. Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Experience in working with databases
5. Previous experience of working in the NHS or for an oncology trials unit
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential criteria
6. Knowledge & experience of MS Office applications or equivalents
7. Clear, legible handwriting
8. Attention to detail
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.
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