Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner within our Oncology and Haematology Clinical Trials (OHCT) team.
Acting as patient and participant advocate at all times, the post holder will be expected to co-ordinate research clinics and organise study related care. They will identify strategies to find and assist in the enrolment of research participants. The post-holder will perform a range of clinical assessments in line with accepted standards of practice. They will communicate effectively with the study and clinical teams to ensure good participant experience and adherence to study protocols. The post holder will be responsible for case report form completion, site file management and maintenance of databases. They will be responsible for ordering study supplies. The post holder will ensure the well-being of participants by adhering to relevant regulations and local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations, Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care and the Human Tissue Act.
Main duties of the job
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
The Oncology and Haematology Clinical Trials (OHCT) team is made up of ninety plus staff members consisting of Research Nurses, Clinical Trial Practitioners, Clinical Trial Coordinators and the Safety & Support Team at Guys' and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
We work closely with the oncology and haematology medical teams to recruit patients to our trials and to ensure patients are monitored closely throughout. We have a large portfolio of Phase II and III trials; which are split into teams for specific tumour groups. We also have a team dedicated to early phase trials and run weekly early phase clinics in the ClinicalResearch Facility. We attract commercial and non-commercial trials, ranging from interventional drug or radiotherapy trials to observational studies.
Our mission statement is 'Improving treatment choice, clinical care and outcomes for cancer patients through innovation, dedication and excellence in clinical trials'.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
The Oncology and Haematology Clinical Trials (OHCT) team is made up of ninety plus staff members consisting of Research Nurses, Clinical Trial Practitioners, Clinical Trial Coordinators and the Safety & Support Team at Guys' and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
We work closely with the oncology and haematology medical teams to recruit patients to our trials and to ensure patients are monitored closely throughout. We have a large portfolio of Phase II and III trials; which are split into teams for specific tumour groups. We also have a team dedicated to early phase trials and run weekly early phase clinics in the ClinicalResearch Facility. We attract commercial and non-commercial trials, ranging from interventional drug or radiotherapy trials to observational studies.
Our mission statement is 'Improving treatment choice, clinical care and outcomes for cancer patients through innovation, dedication and excellence in clinical trials'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Acting as patient and participant advocate at all times, the post holder will be expected to coordinate research clinics and organise study related care. They will identify strategies to find and assist in the enrolment of research participants. The post-holder will perform a range ofclinical assessments in line with accepted standards of practice. They will communicate effectively with the study and clinical teams to ensure good participant experience and adherence to study protocols. The post holder will be responsible for case report form completion, site file management and maintenance of databases. They will be responsible forordering study supplies. The post holder will ensure the well-being of participants by adhering to relevant regulations and local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations, ResearchGovernance Framework for Health and Social Care and the Human Tissue Act.
Please refer to job description and main duties document attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Acting as patient and participant advocate at all times, the post holder will be expected to coordinate research clinics and organise study related care. They will identify strategies to find and assist in the enrolment of research participants. The post-holder will perform a range ofclinical assessments in line with accepted standards of practice. They will communicate effectively with the study and clinical teams to ensure good participant experience and adherence to study protocols. The post holder will be responsible for case report form completion, site file management and maintenance of databases. They will be responsible forordering study supplies. The post holder will ensure the well-being of participants by adhering to relevant regulations and local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations, ResearchGovernance Framework for Health and Social Care and the Human Tissue Act.
Please refer to job description and main duties document attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 4 or equivalent qualification or qualified to NVQ3 or equivalent plus significant previous experience
Desirable
- Evidence of education related to clinical research
- Good Clinical Practice training
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare or clinical research role with patient/public communication/ coordination duties OR biomedical degree and experience working in a public facing role
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience using databases
Desirable
- Experience performing basic clinical tasks such as clinical observations (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature)
- Experience of caring for patients/participants in a professional setting.
- Experience of working on clinical trials of drugs, therapies or interventions.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate well (written and verbally), with clear and legible handwriting
- Able to work in a multidisciplinary team and on own initiative
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to understand and comply with research protocols and departmental procedures and report difficulties and exceptions to senior staff
- Ability to manage priorities under pressure
Desirable
- Knowledge of mandatory standards for clinical research conduct (including GCP, UK Policy framework for Health and Social Care research, data protection)
- Able to collect blood samples via venepuncture
- Good knowledge of medical and clinical terminology
- Basic laboratory skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 4 or equivalent qualification or qualified to NVQ3 or equivalent plus significant previous experience
Desirable
- Evidence of education related to clinical research
- Good Clinical Practice training
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare or clinical research role with patient/public communication/ coordination duties OR biomedical degree and experience working in a public facing role
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience using databases
Desirable
- Experience performing basic clinical tasks such as clinical observations (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature)
- Experience of caring for patients/participants in a professional setting.
- Experience of working on clinical trials of drugs, therapies or interventions.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate well (written and verbally), with clear and legible handwriting
- Able to work in a multidisciplinary team and on own initiative
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to understand and comply with research protocols and departmental procedures and report difficulties and exceptions to senior staff
- Ability to manage priorities under pressure
Desirable
- Knowledge of mandatory standards for clinical research conduct (including GCP, UK Policy framework for Health and Social Care research, data protection)
- Able to collect blood samples via venepuncture
- Good knowledge of medical and clinical terminology
- Basic laboratory skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
