UCLH, one of London's key cancer centers, is seeking to recruit a Clinical Trials Coordinator on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support a growing number of cancer clinical trials. The successful candidate will be based within the Cancer Clinical Trials Unit (CCTU) at 250 Euston Road.
The Clinical Trials Coordinator role is important within CCTU. Working alongside other research disciplines, the post holder will take responsibility for the screening of patients as well as the coordination and management of observational studies and follow-up of the Cross Tumour Trials Portfolio.
This is a patient-facing role, and good communication skills are needed when explaining research concepts to patients and their families. The post holder will be expected to develop specialized skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials and the relevant disease sites. They will need sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patient's advocate.
We are seeking someone with experience in a healthcare setting, knowledge of good clinical practice, good verbal and written communication, and attention to detail. However, we offer a comprehensive training program, so if you meet some of these criteria and have a clear desire to do the job, please apply.
Main duties of the job
1. Be the first point of contact for patients and support them through their clinical journey.
2. Disseminate trial-related information to patients and obtain their informed consent.
3. Book all appointments and procedures and ensure effective communication with patients and relevant clinical services.
4. Ensure that all administrative processes and procedures associated with clinical trials are followed according to protocol.
5. Ensure the safety and well-being of study participants is the primary concern of the study.
6. Support the screening and recruitment of participants into the study, including attendance at MDT.
7. Work within the multidisciplinary study team and develop and maintain an understanding of the disease processes relevant to the study.
8. Maintain clinical skills relevant to the study (specifically phlebotomy, buccal swabs, medical history).
9. Collect and ensure the appropriate storage and transfer of biological samples as per the study protocol.
10. Escalate any study/clinically related queries to the research nurse and/or the senior research nurse.
11. Communicate clearly and effectively with participants and their families.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
1. University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
2. National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
3. Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
4. University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
5. Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
6. University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
7. The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
8. University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specializes in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral disease. It has world-class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff.
UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
* Life Science or Nursing degree
* Knowledge of clinical trials/observational studies
* Knowledge of ICH GCP
Desirable
* Knowledge of oncology and/or haematology
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working under minimal supervision
* Experience of working as part of large teams and independently
* Experience of working under own initiative
* Experience of dealing with confidential information
* Experience of planning and prioritising workload and meeting deadlines
* Experience of independently carrying out a research project
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
* Experience of dealing with patients and the public in a research setting
* Experience of conducting clinical trials
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Proven ability to prioritise own workload
* Ability to acquire in-depth knowledge of study protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay people
* Computer literacy to include experience of Word & Excel
Desirable
* Phlebotomy Skills
Communication
Essential
* Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
Personal and People Development
Essential
* Good eye for detail
* Ability to identify own training needs
* Displays desire for professional and personal development
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
UCLH
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
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