Overview
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As a Sub-Investigator (Sub-I), you will support the Principal Investigator (PI) in the safe and compliant conduct of clinical trials. You will take responsibility for delegated medical and trial-related activities, ensuring participant safety, high-quality data collection, and adherence to study protocols and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Participant Screening & Medical Oversight
* Conduct medical assessments, including physical examinations, ECG interpretation, blood sampling, and spirometry.
* Confirm patient eligibility against trial criteria and support participant randomisation.
* Consent & Follow-up
* Obtain informed consent in line with ethical and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
* Carry out clinical follow-up visits, including assessments, investigations, and safety checks.
* Safety Monitoring & Reporting
* Monitor participants’ clinical status and review test results for safety concerns.
* Report adverse events, protocol deviations, and other safety issues to the PI in a timely manner.
* Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
* Maintain accurate and complete records in case report forms (CRFs) and electronic databases.
* Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with protocol, GCP, and inspection standards.
* Team Collaboration
* Work closely with Research Nurses, Coordinators, and Data Managers to support smooth trial delivery.
* Attend site initiation visits, monitoring visits, and investigator meetings as required.
* Professional Development & Engagement
* Keep up to date with GCP training and relevant clinical research developments.
* Contribute to academic activities such as audit, quality improvement, and, where appropriate, publications.
Essential Qualifications & Requirements
* Fully qualified medical doctor with current GMC registration.
* Up-to-date Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
* Experience in clinical research or clinical trial participation (desirable but not always essential).
* Competence in standard medical procedures such as venepuncture, ECG interpretation, and patient examination.
* Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
* Ability to work to protocols with high attention to detail.
Desirable Attributes
* Experience working in a clinical research environment.
* Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
* Interest in academic research and contribution to publications.
Benefits & Opportunities
* Opportunity to gain experience in early- and late-phase clinical trials.
* Exposure to a wide range of therapeutic areas and trial designs.
* Professional development in research methodology and trial leadership.
* Potential to contribute to publications, conference presentations, and further academic research.