This is a oneyear post to build up a research organisation and create a thriving business.It is an opportunity for you to join a dynamic and growing researchorganisation with ambitions for becoming a nationally and internationallyreputable site to deliver commercial and non-commercial research. You will beinvolved in making decisions, leading projects and strategy with the researchlead/GP partner, and contributing your ideas for growth within a small,creative and hard-working team. You will also be encouraged to develop andtrain your skills for research and leadership.
As a researchcoordinator, you will be instrumental in overseeing the entire research processfrom attracting studies, ensuring we are capable of delivering, and beingresponsible for delivery and dissemination. You will monitor and improvequality and lead a team in achieving this. You will communicate with thepractice team, study teams and patients to ensure smooth administrativerunning, and help in deciding on studies and the organisational strategy. Youwill also communicate externally and with sponsors to attract studies and workon our public relations. In this role you will find autonomy and control aswell as a close supportive team. We serve a diverse community and we encourageapplications from people from underrepresented groups in research.
Further employment depends on performance and financial returns.
Main duties of the job
oCoordinateand oversee clinical research study delivery in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP)guidelines and the study protocol
o Expand research, particularly commercial studies, and ready MMP research to be able todeliver this along with the research lead
oEnsurethat the business is financially sound and growing, using cost-benefit analysesand creative problem solving
oLiaisewith stakeholders to facilitate smooth study conduct
oMaintainup-to-date knowledge of relevant research regulations, policies, and bestpractices to include GCP
oContributeto the preparation and dissemination of research reports, presentations andpublications where appropriate
oLeadaudit and quality improvement to continuously monitor and improve performanceof MMP research
oIdentifyrelevant studies and discuss selection and logistics
oAssistwith feasibility checks where needed and help to fill in Expressions ofInterest for studies if required
oWhereneeded, undertake searches of SystemOne or other systems (training can beprovided) for eligible patients and screen their notes
oOccasionalvisits, where other staff are deemed unsuitable, to assist or assess PCNpractice sites, and to undertake outreach study delivery to improve access toresearch
oEscalateany safety concerns or incidents related to research, or the practice ifrelevant
oAssistingin growing and consolidating MMP research to ensure expansion, business growth,financial health and smooth running.
About us
MonkfieldMedical Practice (MMP) is a friendly, modern, forward thinking GP surgeryproviding primary healthcare to Cambourne. The current patient population is 13,884 and we welcome the growth in our localcommunity. The research group (MMP Research) is a small and growing team ofresearch lead/GP Partner (Dr Modi, also a researcher at the Primary Care Unit,University of Cambridge), a research administrator, research nurse and researchcoordinator along with a Health Care Assistant and other clinicians who assistwith research.
MMP Researchleads Meridian PCN by recruiting participants from their practices with acatchment population of 53,000 across the West and South of Cambridge.We areseeking someone to help us grow and perform.
Dr Rakesh Modi founded research at the practice in July 2023 with assistancefrom Ms Katie Bartlett (Research Administrator). With their experience,networks and dedication, they set up operations and delivered the most studiesof any new research practice in the region, delivering 15 non-commercialstudies to time and target within 18 months. This has led to awards, grants andstrong relationships with other local practices.
We have become a hub of Meridian PCN research, aiming torecruit from the other practices. This varied population are both keen and needed to participate in research.
Our plans noware to operationalise and expand our research business.
Job responsibilities
Research Coordinator at MMP Research
MMP Research
Dr Rakesh Modi(GP Partner, Research Lead, and researcher at the Primary Care Unit, Universityof Cambridge) founded research at the practice in July 2023 with assistancefrom Ms Katie Bartlett (Research Administrator). With their experience,networks and dedication, they set up operations and delivered the most studiesof any new research practice in the region, delivering 15 non-commercialstudies to time and target within 18 months. This has led to awards, grants andstrong relationships with other local practices.
Most recently,they have become the hub of a hub-and-spoke model for Meridian PCN, aiming torecruit from the other practices: Bourn, Comberton, Harston, Roysia andOrchard. This distributed geography across the west and south of Cambridge hasan exciting mix of rural, urban, socio-economic and minority ethniccommunities, who are both keen and needed to participate in research. We have astrong ethos for diversity, equity and inclusion in our research and this issupported by Dr Modi founding and chairing the inequalities research network atthe University of Cambridge.
We work closelywith the Regional Research Development Network (RRDN) East of England, who havebeen instrumental in guidance and assistance.
Our plans noware to operationalise our hub-and-spoke model, attract and undertake commercialstudies, set up smooth, reliable and feasible systems for the organisationsresearch, and expand our research business. We plan to continue to expand inline with our and the NHS aim for more primary care commercial research. Weaim for this to help us improve and protect the wellbeing of Cambourne.
Your role willbe funded by the PCN cluster contract for 1 year, and employment will be tiedto the existence of the role within the PCN cluster contract. This contractallows for the employment of a research administrator, research nurse and aresearch co-ordinator (the latter for one year).
Job summary
This is a oneyear post to build up a research organisation and create a thriving business.It is an opportunity for you to join a dynamic and growing researchorganisation with ambitions for becoming a nationally and internationallyreputable site to deliver commercial and non-commercial research. You will beinvolved in making decisions, leading projects and strategy with the researchlead/GP partner, and contributing your ideas for growth within a small,creative and hard-working team. You will also be encouraged to develop andtrain your skills for research and leadership.
As a researchcoordinator, you will be instrumental in overseeing the entire research processfrom attracting studies, ensuring we are capable of delivering, and beingresponsible for delivery and dissemination. You will monitor and improvequality and lead a team in achieving this. You will communicate with thepractice team, study teams and patients to ensure smooth administrativerunning, and help in deciding on studies and the organisational strategy. Youwill also communicate externally and with sponsors to attract studies and workon our public relations. In this role you will find autonomy and control aswell as a close supportive team.
With three daysof work at the practice, or flexible working of these hours, and occasionalvisits to other local sites to support and assess them, you will be embedded ina friendly research and practice team in the convenient location of Cambourne.Some aspects of the work can be undertaken remotely at home with prioragreement with the research lead. With weekly meetings and easy access to theresearch lead, you will be supported in being embedded within a strong teamculture.
The role willbe reviewed along with achievements to include finances to decide on any subsequentcontract.
Key responsibilities
Undertakingresearch coordinator activities before, during and after studies to include:
oCoordinateand oversee clinical research studies in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP)guidelines and the study protocol
oOverseeresearch delivery of practices
oAttractresearch, particularly commercial studies, and ready MMP research to be able todeliver this along with the research lead
oEnsurethat the business is financially sound and growing, using cost-benefit analysesand creative problem solving
oLiaisewith the research team, GPs, practice staff, research sponsors,patients/participants, carers/advocates where appropriate, and ethicscommittees to facilitate smooth study conduct
oMaintainup-to-date knowledge of relevant research regulations, policies, and bestpractices to include GCP
oEducateand inform patients about research opportunities and procedures.
oContributeto the preparation and dissemination of research reports, presentations andpublications where appropriate
oWorkon MMP research and PCN public relations to improve attractiveness andprominence of research in the communities and research world
oLeadaudit and quality improvement to continuously monitor and improve performanceof MMP research
oIdentifyrelevant studies and escalate for discussion
oContributeto the selection process of studies at weekly research meetings advising onsafety and logistics.
oChairthe practice and PCN research meetings when the research lead is absent
oCommunicateregularly, engagingly and clearly to the research lead, research team and,where required, Meridian practice staff and patients.
oAssistwith feasibility checks where needed and help to fill in Expressions ofInterest for studies if required
oAttendtraining for studies and fill in appropriate paperwork
oWhereneeded, undertake searches of SystemOne or other GP systems (training can beprovided) for eligible patients and if able, screen their notes for eligibility
oEnsuringmandatory training is up to date to include GCP
oCheckand respond to issues, where escalated to you, with the research equipment toinclude the fridges and freezers for research. This will include checking stockdates, sharing this with the health care assistant/phlebotomist
oAssistingthe research lead with ad hoc requests where relevant
oOccasionalvisits, where other staff are deemed unsuitable, to assist or assess PCNpractice sites, and to undertake outreach study delivery to improve access toresearch
oAttendresearch meetings in the practice, PCN and beyond where relevant
oEscalateany safety concerns or incidents related to research, or the practice ifrelevant
oAnyother duties as required in keeping with a post of this nature and as theorganisation matures
oAssistingin growing and consolidating MMP research to ensure expansion, business growth,financial health and smooth running.
oToensure good public relations and relationships with sponsors to help attractstudies
oComplyingand upholding good research and corporate governance where applicable
oBeingresponsible as any staff member, for safeguarding, its policies and training.
oEnsuringconsistently high standards of patient/participant service is delivered withhigh satisfaction
oUpholdingour values and statement and undertake to avoid any reputational harm to MMP orMMP research
oUpholdingstatutory and NHS principles on data governance, ethics and equity, diversityand inclusion.
MMPs Mission Statement
Improving and protectingthe wellbeing of Cambourne.
MMPs Core values
Respect
Responsibility
Approachability
Person Specification
Criteria
* Clear understanding and embodiment of these
* Understanding of the importance of patient confidentiality and the
* consequences of breaking confidentiality
* Experience of working on a confidential basis in an office environment
* Degree in scientific discipline or equivalent qualification or experience
* Evidence of appropriate level DBS
* GCP certificate up to date
* Evidence of up to date immunisation/proof to allow handling of samples to include varicella and MMR (see Green Book chapter 12)
* Evidence of up to date mandatory training for nurses to include adult and child safeguarding, information governance, infection control and DBS.
* At least two years experience in clinical research and management of this, or in research governance, NHS R&D.
* Experience of being involved in delivering commercial studies
* Significant knowledge of clinical research infrastructure in the UK and related legislation and regulation
* Experience of some autonomous practice and having been responsible for a project
* Experience of audit, quality improvement or monitoring systems
* Proficient in using MS Packages and databases
* Experience of using at least one research database or software package
* Knowledge of research methods
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both staff and customers/patients/participants
* Ability to remain calm, polite and professional
* Excellent team working skills
* Aptitude in leadership, management and motivation
* Ability to work accurately and
* methodically following verbal and written instructions
* Good at projecting a positive image, networking and able to attract stakeholders to the business
* Ability to accurately receive, record and relay information both verbally and in writing through production of documentation and data entry
* Ability to store and retrieve files from numerical, alphabetical and computerised filing
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all
* individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
* Ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and professional relationships with patients/participants
* Positive and enthusiastic and able to transmit this to others
* Demonstrates personal accountability and responsibility for their area of work to include involvement in safety reporting
* Able to work flexibly according to team or organisational demands
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
* Keen to expand a business and research
* Problem Solving ability
* Research courses and/or qualifications at post graduate level
* Training in interpreting contractual agreements
* Experience of project management
* Experience in reviewing legal documentation
* Experience in contracts
* Experience in negotiation
* Good report writing skills
* Able to interpret terms of contracts and negotiate changes
* Experience of handling difficult conversations or complaints
* A particular interest in increasing diverse recruitment to studies
* Able to support other staff empathically and professionally
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.
£37,338 a year£37,338 per year is full time equivalent
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Part-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working
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