Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Coordinator to join our dynamic research team supporting the delivery of research within Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.
Our diverse Research and Innovation directorate, including the NIHR Great Ormond Street Clinical Research Facility, provides a high quality clinical and academic research environment, in which children and young people can take part in research programmes safely and effectively, according to robust and ethically approved protocols.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, experienced, and self-motivated candidate, who will be responsible for providing efficient and high-quality coordination and data management support to the clinical and non-clinical research teams in the delivery of a portfolio of studies.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational skills as they will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks requiring the ability to show initiative, be flexible and adopt a proactive approach to managing their workload.
The post holder will work collaboratively with research nurses and consultants, providing crucial administrative support for study start up activities and preparation of study documentation, ensuring adherence to research legislation.
Main duties of the job
Among other tasks, the post holder is required to support the review and process amendments, and coordinate research visits. They will be responsible for capturing complex clinical data from medical records and research documentation and entering data into electronic systems ensuring that data is recorded accurately and submitted in a timely manner. It is expected they will demonstrate effective communication with research and clinical teams within the Trust and external stakeholders.
Based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent training and development opportunities and assistance with finding somewhere to live.
Informal discussions are welcomed; please contact Lucy Holt, Senior Research Coordinator at
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Working for our organisation
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description attached.
This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.
Person specification
Values
Essential criteria
* Gosh Values
* Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
* Educated to degree level or equivalent (eg, medical, biomedical, administration / management)
* Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Desirable criteria
* Postgraduate degree (or equivalent experience)
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Experience of working in a clinical trial environment in either a pharmaceutical company, NHS Trust or a university.
* Either practical experience of monitoring clinical trial activity or practical experience of the research process or direct involvement in the management / administration of clinical trials
* Experience of multidisciplinary working, both internally and externally.
* Good knowledge and understanding of the UK/EU legislation for management of clinical research including the Research Governance Framework
* Experience of working on multiple parallel tasks to strict and often tight deadlines.
Desirable criteria
* Understanding of the NHS R&D and NIHR structure and functions
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels
* Computer literate with good IT skills including the upkeep of databases
* Ability to manage a portfolio of research studies with minimal supervision
* Good organisation and negotiation skills
* Ability to work calmly under pressure, prioritise workload and plan ahead
* Ability to coach and mentor senior academic staff including consultants