Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Research Coordinator to join the Cardiology Research Team and Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at St George's University Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust.
We are conducting research studies and clinical trials for the full spectrum of cardiovascular diseases including coronary artery disease,valvular heart disease, heart rhythm disorders, heart failure, sports cardiology and inherited cardiac diseases including diseases of the thoracic aorta.
Main duties of the job
This role will be supported by the cardiology research nurses sharing the responsible for the day-to-day delivery of a portfolio of Cardiology clinical studies. The role will involve supporting the Principal Investigators and specialist cardiology research nurses in setting up and managing Phase II to Phase IV studies.
About us
St George's Hospital offers all aspects of treatments for heart conditions across South West London and Surrey. The Cardiology Research Department at St George's execute a shared strategic vision between St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and City St George's, University of London. This allows patients to receive high quality specialist multidisciplinary care based on the tripartite mission of:
- Achieving high standards of clinical care
- Leading clinical and laboratory research
- Education
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Life sciences degree, or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Recent GCP training or qualification in research/clinical trials.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in cardiology ward or clinical trial setting.
- Experience of managing the care of cardiology patients or patients involved in a research study.
- Experience dealing with the general public
- Experience working in a team on joint projects.
Desirable
- Experience in the NHS
- Experience in being involved in the management of the care of Heart Failure patients.
- Experiences in project management
- Experience of Clinical Laboratory work
- Experience of working with Research Governance policies and issues
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent IT skills including access excel and power point.
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the aetiology of cardiac diseases mainly heart failure.
- Comprehensive knowledge of clinical trials and regulation governing clinical research including the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) guidelines.
- Medical terminology and cardiac investigations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Life sciences degree, or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Recent GCP training or qualification in research/clinical trials.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in cardiology ward or clinical trial setting.
- Experience of managing the care of cardiology patients or patients involved in a research study.
- Experience dealing with the general public
- Experience working in a team on joint projects.
Desirable
- Experience in the NHS
- Experience in being involved in the management of the care of Heart Failure patients.
- Experiences in project management
- Experience of Clinical Laboratory work
- Experience of working with Research Governance policies and issues
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent IT skills including access excel and power point.
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the aetiology of cardiac diseases mainly heart failure.
- Comprehensive knowledge of clinical trials and regulation governing clinical research including the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) guidelines.
- Medical terminology and cardiac investigations.
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.
