Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic clinical research practitioner to join our enthusiastic, friendly, and motivated multidisciplinary team within the NIHR Wolf Clinical Research Facility. The delivery of excellent care to children and young people receiving care through the clinical research pathway is central to this role. Applicants should have good experience in working within the NHS, a strong clinical background and a desire and willingness to learn and develop others. The role will also support on the delivery of key quality assurance projects for the unit. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have the ability and initiative to work independently and manage a patient caseload across a variety of research studies.
The post holder will be expected to manage a caseload of patients and have the duty of care in supporting them and their families throughout their participation in clinical trials. The role will include identifying suitable patients for clinical trials and work autonomously within professional practice guidelines and within the Research Governance Framework.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be allocated to support/lead a selection of trials and studies alongside supporting the CRF to deliver on key quality assurance projects.
The successful candidate will undertake clinical, laboratory and study management duties while ensuring patient safety and complying to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines.
Candidates who have initiative, effective communication, and team work skills and clinical research experience are encouraged to apply.
Example of duties include but not limited to:
Clinical: phlebotomy, taking observations, recording ECGs and cannulation
Laboratory: processing, storing and shipping samples, completing study feasibility reviews and supporting the department to meet laboratory compliance.
Study management: co-lead/lead on portfolio of trials, completing eCRF/CRFs, data query resolution, ISF maintenance, coordinating patient visits and trial assessment activities, reporting of AE/SAEs, liaising with internal and external CRA/sponsors/R&D, attending Study Initiation Visits, and hosting Monitoring Visits.
About us
The National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Facility (CRF) for Experimental Medicine at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust provides state of the art facilitates and world-leading expertise to support the NHS, universities and industry in conducting ground breaking experimental medicine studies.
The CRF is comprised of five units located across our sites - Guy's CRF incorporating our phase I unit; St Thomas' CRF with a unit focus on experimental and cardiometabolic research; our Imaging CRF, built around patient pathways across St Thomas' Hospital, the Children's CRF located within Evelina London Children's Hospital, and the Royal Bromptom CRF. Being located across three sites in the heart of London provides us with access to the most diverse populations in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification which outlines the full and detailed responsibilities of this role. More information can be gained from contacting us on the details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification which outlines the full and detailed responsibilities of this role. More information can be gained from contacting us on the details below.
Person Specification
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a relevant research setting
- Experience of working on own and in multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working in a patient/participant facing role with clinical duties.
- Experience of working on interventional studies or complex/ large scale observational studies
Desirable
- Experience with electronic case report forms and computer packages
- Experience supervising others
- Experience of working on clinical trials of drugs, therapies or interventions.
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in life sciences or related field or equivalent theoretical knowledge
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- GCP certification
Desirable
- Relevant course to clinical area
Additional Information
Essential
- Flexible and positive approach to work
- Motivated and enthusiastic
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills and ability to communicate well (written and verbally), with clear and legible handwriting
- Ability to work as an effective team member and using own initiative
- Up to date knowledge relevant to clinical research and good clinical practice
- Excellent organisational skills for self and others - Ability to co-ordinate clinics and participant visits in conjunction with multidisciplinary team
- Able to conduct clinical tasks such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiratory observations.
- Able to collect blood samples via venepuncture.
- Ability to acquire skills in cannulation and serial sampling.
- Ability to acquire skills in processing biologic samples according to protocols.
- Ability to acquire skills in conducting ECG.
- IT skills, specifically in database management, Microsoft, Excel and eRecord
Desirable
- Presentation and teaching skills
- Proficient in cannulation and serial sampling.
- Proficient in conducting ECG.
- Ability to manage priorities for others
Person Specification
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a relevant research setting
- Experience of working on own and in multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working in a patient/participant facing role with clinical duties.
- Experience of working on interventional studies or complex/ large scale observational studies
Desirable
- Experience with electronic case report forms and computer packages
- Experience supervising others
- Experience of working on clinical trials of drugs, therapies or interventions.
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in life sciences or related field or equivalent theoretical knowledge
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- GCP certification
Desirable
- Relevant course to clinical area
Additional Information
Essential
- Flexible and positive approach to work
- Motivated and enthusiastic
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills and ability to communicate well (written and verbally), with clear and legible handwriting
- Ability to work as an effective team member and using own initiative
- Up to date knowledge relevant to clinical research and good clinical practice
- Excellent organisational skills for self and others - Ability to co-ordinate clinics and participant visits in conjunction with multidisciplinary team
- Able to conduct clinical tasks such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiratory observations.
- Able to collect blood samples via venepuncture.
- Ability to acquire skills in cannulation and serial sampling.
- Ability to acquire skills in processing biologic samples according to protocols.
- Ability to acquire skills in conducting ECG.
- IT skills, specifically in database management, Microsoft, Excel and eRecord
Desirable
- Presentation and teaching skills
- Proficient in cannulation and serial sampling.
- Proficient in conducting ECG.
- Ability to manage priorities for others
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).
