Research Coordinator Neuroscience

Job description

Job responsibilities

Administrative Responsibilities

Identify patients suitable for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics (screening notes/consultant referral) and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.

With other members of the healthcare team, ensure patients are fully informed prior to entry in any clinical trial programme.

Assist in consenting, randomising, allocating of treatment of patients.

Help the team to evaluate patient eligibility for clinical trials entry by co-ordinating pre-study tests, obtaining results and arranging appropriate appointments according to trial protocol.

Coordinate all ongoing study visits and investigations as per the protocol.

Act as a resource and support to patients and their relatives, explaining practical aspects of clinical trials.

Coordinate the collection of any blood samples required as part of the clinical trials and ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens.

Maintain adequate patients records and ensure all relevant information is documented in the patients medical notes.

Responsible for accurate completion of Case Report Forms (CRFs).

Responsible for the collection, co-ordination and computerisation of data generated from the clinical trials.

Provide continuity of care for patients and their carers throughout the trial programme.

Provide specific advice and support as appropriate.

Implement and adhere to the principles of GCP (Good Clinical Practice) as set out in the Clinical Trials Regulations.

If appropriately trained, keep up to date with current practices for cannulation, phlebotomy and care of patients with Central Venous Access lines.

Act as a resource for PD based research.

Assist in the review of trial protocols and identify resource implications for the site.

Liaise with and assist the medical team/sponsor organisation with on-study treatment and follow up of patients

Ensure CRFs are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Ensure SAEs are recorded and reported in accordance with the protocol and/or sponsors SOP.

Ensure that all accrual data is uploaded onto the EDGE database (the trust reporting system for all clinical trial activity undertaken within KCH).

For KCH sponsored studies, ensure upload of data for all centres to the network co-ordinating centre as required.

Collect and provide information to allow for invoices to be raised for payments where appropriate

Liaise with other departments and wards at the site/s, in order to promote a good working environment, integration of research within the trust and open channels of communication.

Raise awareness of the portfolio of current clinical trials within the organisation.

Participate in the presentation of research findings within the Clinical Research Network and outside agencies as appropriate.

Report adverse incidents and near misses via the Trusts online incident reporting form.

Help to coordinate multi-centre trials. Together with the KHP Clinical Trials Office (KHPCTO):

• Ensure all relevant documents and approvals are in place at each site prior to subject recruitment.
• Help conduct initiation meetings (if required)
• Collect data from sites, raise data queries and ensure data queries are resolved.

Training and Development

Attend the KHPCTO, NIHR training programmes and other relevant education and training days/programmes as appropriate.

Attend investigator/initiation meetings and conferences when required.

Maintain awareness of current advances in PD treatments and research and use this knowledge to maintain high standards of care for patients.

Disseminate research by assisting in the preparation of posters/research papers for meetings, conferences and publications. Also circulate trial information and carry our presentations locally.

Professional

Act in accordance with local policies and procedures laid down by Kings College Hospital.

Be responsible for maintaining a professional profile.

Work within the NMC Scope of Professional Practice, Conduct and Record Keeping.

Undertake an annual appraisal (internal performance review) to identify organisation and professional objectives and development needs.

General

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

To live and role model the Kings Values of:

- Understanding you

- Inspiring confidence in our care

- Working together

- Always aiming higher

- Making a difference in our community

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.

Safe Guarding

The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by;

• attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults
• familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns
• reportingany safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Life Sciences (or equivalent) degree
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development

Desirable

• Recent GCP training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous post-graduate experience within a PD department
• Understanding of Regulatory requirements pertaining to trials

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent IT skills in the following areas: Word processing, Communication software - all functions of MS Outlook, Internet searching, Spreadsheets - producing multi-sheet tables, graphs, sorting and filtering
• Evidence of attention to detail and accuracy in data collection
• Ability to work flexible hours as required
• Strong motivation to work within the field of PD research

Desirable

• Report writing and presentational 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

KCH Coldharbour Works

First floor

London

SW9 8RR

Employer's website

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