PierHealth Group Research Team were established in 2022 and are designated as the NIHRNorth Somerset Clinical Research Delivery Centre (Primary Care), partofthe national network of CRDCs across the UK.
We are expanding our research team and have an opening for a Clinical Research Coordinator to join our dynamic PCN research team on a full-time basis.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Research Coordinator, you will work within a multi-professional team to organise and support the delivery of multiple studies for the local population. You will develop skills across the full lifecycle of research studies, act as a key liaison with study teams and monitors and be supported by a Research Administrator.
Joining our team means being part of a supportive and collaborative environment that values your expertise and contributions. We foster a culture of learning and innovation and provide ongoing training and mentorship to empower you to reach your full potential.
About us
Founded in 2019, Pier Health Group is committed to delivering top-quality healthcare to over 100,000 patients across Weston-Super-Mare, Worle, and surrounding villages. Our goal is to provide consistent, high-quality primary care across all our practices, enhance patient outcomes, and improve the working lives of our staff. As both a Super-partnership and a Primary Care Network, we are uniquely positioned to drive transformative care in our community.
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator to join our multi-professional team, focusing on both active participation in research studies and providing essential administrative support. This dual-role position is designed for an individual who can seamlessly balance hands‑on involvement in research activities with the efficient management of study delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and communication skills, along with a proactive approach to ensuring the smooth operation of research projects within our primary care research team.
1. ResearchInvolvement
o Collaborateand support research team members to ensure seamless execution of studyprotocols and delivery of delegated duties.
o Conductpopulation health searches and identify suitable cohorts of potentialrecruits for current studies.
o Activelycontribute to research studies by providing engagement and support to participants, assisting in data collection, and study tasksunder the guidance of the research team or as delegated by the Principal Investigator.
o Managesite equipment, maintenance, calibration and capacity for study delivery.
o Createand utilise research tools for studies such as patient tracker, visit plans,participant activity and travel expenses.
o Supportclinical team members with preparations for clinics and documentationincluding consumables, biological sample processing and despatch.
o Arrangeand support vendor platform access for team members.
o Managefinancial activities associated with all studies.
2. AdministrativeSupport
o Providecomprehensive administrative support for research projects, includingscheduling meetings and clinics, booking participants, managing calendars,and coordinating study timelines with the team.
o Maintainaccurate and organised documentation of research activities, records andcommunications, archiving.
o Manage associated logistics for clinicsand studies, including consumables.
o Supportto Administrative Functions (Backup)
o DocumentingSOPs and Notes to Files as required.
3. Communication and Collaboration
o Be the key pointof contact for study teams, questions and queries.
o Facilitate effectivecommunication between Participant, research team members, study teams,clinical research network, NIHR and regulatory bodies.
o Support Clinical Research Associatevisits on site, coordinating the site team to aid completion of dataqueries, adverse event reports, preparations for data locks and sign off,documentation for audit and inspection.
o Engage with website, socialmedia and Patient Representatives tosupport trial participation, site visibility and sharenews of research studies.
o Participate in meetings to forge new collaborations and opportunities which will attract more research studiesfor the local population.
o Compile monthly reports asrequired and update study activity on various platforms.
4. Compliance
o Monitorand maintain compliance by the team with study protocols and regulatory guidelines throughout the research process.
o Supportthe collection, verification, security and monitoring of trial data, ensuringaccuracy, completeness, and adherence to sponsor and regulatory requirementsthroughout the lifecycle of the trials.
o Collaborate withteam members to support data-related activities, includingmonitoring checks (e.g. temperature monitoring), policies, protocols,communication tools to support study delivery.
o Regularlyreview findings from site audits to improve SOPs, conducting annual reviewsof SOPs, forms etc,
o Manageacceptance, implementation and communication of Protocols and subsequentAmendments
o Managetraining, Delegation Logs and staff records for all studies and siteprocesses.
5. AdditionalResponsibilities
o Participate in training, development, andprofessional activities to maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical trialregulations and best practices.
o Provide expert support to the research teamto ensure high-quality trial delivery and positive participant experience.
Person Specification
Experience
* Proven experience in academic commercial research studies including administrative roles and active participation, preferably in a healthcare or research setting.
Qualifications
* Higher education achievement in health sciences, public health, business administration or equivalent experience.
Skills
* Excellent organisational and time‑management skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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.
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