Job Overview
Work with the Research Team to support the safe conduct of research in accordance with the UK Clinical Trials Regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and provide assurance that the rights, safety and well‑being of trial participants are protected. The post holder will be responsible for undertaking, co‑ordinating and driving a team in the recruitment of patients to clinical trials. The post holder will work with the team lead to develop and grow the research portfolio across their designated speciality area. The post will involve managing and coordinating clinical trials collaboratively with the research & multidisciplinary teams. Be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and on‑going care of research participants, whilst maximising compliance with study/trial protocol. As a specialist role the post holder will provide expert direction, support, supervision and management of staff. They will assist with the training of staff to ensure they conform to protocol and practice guidelines. The role will be key in problem solving and solution driving issues, in order to ensure research is conducted safely, effectively and efficiently by all members of their team. Use relevant knowledge to perform research procedures in accordance with study protocols and extend this experience to support others in the research team and other health care professionals where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver and clinically manage your own portfolio of academic and commercial research studies.
* Provide expert research support to investigators within the specialty of Oncology, and work across all research specialities as required.
* Assist with training of staff to conform to protocol and practice guidelines.
* Problem solve and drive solutions to ensure research is conducted safely, effectively and efficiently.
* Collaborate with consultants, specialist nurses and multidisciplinary teams to maximise compliance with study protocols.
About the Trust
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of about 500,000 people and employ approximately 6,700 staff with a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing and ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non‑clinical roles.
Location
Truro, England, United Kingdom
Contact
For further details or informal visits contact: Louise Speigell, Team Leader, louise.speigel@nhs.net, 01872 258344.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
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