We are looking to
appoint an enthusiastic individual as a Senior Trial Co-ordinator.
The post holder will be in contact with a broad professional group, as well as members of the public and research sponsors, therefore excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are paramount.
We are seeking a flexible, motivated team player with an interest and enthusiasm for research.
Experience in clinical research is required and ophthalmology experience would be advantageous.
The post holder will be an integral member of the CRU senior team, involved in the line management, support and training of staff as well as more complex trial developments, including early phase and advanced therapy trials.
Working closely with the Clinical Research Unit Manager and as a member of the senior team, the post holder will support colleagues and researchers throughout the research process, including the delivery of some clinical aspects associated with our protocols.
The postholder will be responsible for line managing junior members of the coordination team and will be expected to demonstrate leadership skills.
You will manage an ongoing portfolio of studies, (including more complex trials such as early phase trials), performing a variety of tasks such as completing case report forms, maintaining study documentation, processing amendments, and planning and organising patient appointments.
A component of this role is the requirement to perform some clinical work, for example, including assisting in the informed consent procedure, venepuncture, vital signs, urine testing and ECGs. Full training will be given, with an opportunity to gain accreditation as a Clinical Research Practitioner, which is now identified as an occupational group in health and care in the UK by the UK Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Training and development features high on our list of priorities.
Therefore the post holder will be a flexible, motivated team player willing to further develop their understanding of clinical trials.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.