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With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.
We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.
We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.
With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.
We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.
Job overview
The post holder will support the aims of the Trust and the NIHR clinical research network to improve the speed, quality, and integration of clinical research, through the successful delivery of clinical research in the NHS.
The post holder is a recognised expert in one or more specialities with an understanding of the research environment. He/she will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of clinical research projects, collaborating with key personnel throughout the trust and network to ensure continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials. The main focus of the role will be in supporting the delivery and development of the research portfolio through identification of suitable participants, co-ordination, recruitment, performance and maintenance of study documentation. The post holder will be expected to have sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in the clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients advocate.
Main duties of the job
* To support the research teams in the facilitation of efficient, safe and participant focused research.
* Supports the Research Team in the management of agreements, to include obtaining signatures, sharing documents by email and post, and tracking workload, processing all in an efficient and timely way to ensure expedience, as directed.
* Helps maintain files of current protocols and patient information sheets/consent forms in the appropriate electronic and paper filing systems.
* Must have an in-depth understanding of all the local and JRCO Trust SOPs, suggesting improvements or updates when appropriate.
* Will manage patient documents in an efficient manner, ensuring relevant notes are scanned to Cerner in line with local policy.
* Keep track of regulatory developments to ensure that the unit operates to the latest standards.
* Be aware of and comply with ICH GCP as well as the legal requirements and other relevant guidelines for the conduct of clinical research.
* In the event of a statutory inspection will assist the clinical team in preparing documentation and making necessary arrangements for the inspection in conjunction with the relevant trust departments.
* Liaise with research nurses, clinicians and other members of the MDT to answer any trial related queries.
* Deal effectively and sensitively with all enquiries from external/internal parties and patients.
* Be proficient in the use of all electronic systems in relation to patient data and undertake training as required if new technology/ electronic systems or standard operating procedures are introduced, to ensure that competencies are maintained and efficiencies of the administrative processes are maximised.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Sound general education
* Good Clinical Practice certification
* Meticulous understanding of clinical trials
Desirable criteria
* A degree or equivalent qualification in a science discipline
* Project management qualification
* Other relevant courses/studies
Experience
Essential criteria
* Proven previous experience of working in a hospital or medical research department
* Well-developed knowledge and practical understanding of the regulations and procedures affecting clinical trials
* Experience of data collection, creating and maintaining databases
* Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
* Experience in oncology clinical trials
* Knowledge of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of working practices relevant to clinical trials
* Ability to understand and retain information relating to trials
* Ability to communicate with a wide range of people
* Ability to work accurately with attention to detail
* Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise own workload and respond to changing priorities
Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
* Job description (PDF, 466.8KB)
* FR (PDF, 272.6KB)
* Our Strategy 2023-25 (PDF, 230.4KB)
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