Research Assistant

Job summary

The research assistant role is an essential role within the team of liver research nurses and coordinators working to deliver the non-commercial and commercial trials within the portfolio, in accordance with the principles of GCP. This will include important trials with an international profile in liver diseases that are both challenging and interesting. There are also important collaborations with various academic researchers involved in key scientific projects looking to significantly impact the future management of patients with all variety of liver diseases.

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic and motivated individual who will be responsible for assisting the scientific team to deliver the laboratory protocols that form part of the portfolio; with key focus on translational activity.

Main duties of the job

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trustis recognised internationally for its work in liver disease and transplantation, neurosciences, cardiac, haemato-oncology, fetal medicine, stroke, major trauma, and Emergency Department.

The Liver Clinical Trials team at King's College Hospital are inviting applications for a research assistant to work alongside the clinical trials team on an exciting portfolio of commercially funded and investigator led studies in liver diseases.

Sample processing is an integral part of trials; and is a key aspect of our service delivery; with the success of all our early phase studies dependant on the quality and accuracy of the samples obtained. The successful candidate will be expected to appropriately manage all aspects of our laboratory processes, which include management of patients as per protocol requirements for sample collection; and management of the resources required to undertake the role properly. Closely supervised by the senior biomedical scientists, you will interact with all relevant nurses and data management team.

Excellent communication skills and willingness to learn are essential qualities in the successful applicant. For this post you must demonstrate the ability to manage your own workload; understand clinical trial activity and GCP, and be able to complete trial documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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