Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Trial Coordinator at Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
The postholder will be based within the Department of Vascular Surgery and will be responsible for assisting the Trial Manager in conducting a large NIHR-HTA funded multicentre, cluster randomised controlled trial.
Duties will include data collection (conducting remote follow-ups [via telephone and online] with study participants) data cleaning and other study-related duties as required.
This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated candidates wishing to develop their research expertise and to work within a friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate must be educated to degree level and ideally have previous experience of working on clinical trials, excellent interpersonal and team working skills, be able to work autonomously and manage a varied workload. In addition, the successful candidate will have excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and be supportive and open to new initiatives.
Main duties of the job
- To perform data collection activities to facilitate the follow-up of participants enrolled in the trial (via telephone and online)
- To perform data cleaning activities, including montoring the electronic database for missing data.
- To assist the Trial Manager in the overall conduct of the study, including assisting with site set-up, monitoring visits and administrative activities (including the creation and maintenance of the Trial Master File and Invesigator Site Files).
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or equivalent in a biomedical/scientific or allied field or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice Certification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Clinical research environment
- Experience in managing complex information
- Experience in working in NHS, University, industry research environment.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to acquire In- depth knowledge of clinical research methodology and trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay persons
- Proven ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Willingness to work across sites
- Commitment to achieving objectives of the research team
- Strong motivation to work within the field of research
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or equivalent in a biomedical/scientific or allied field or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice Certification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Clinical research environment
- Experience in managing complex information
- Experience in working in NHS, University, industry research environment.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to acquire In- depth knowledge of clinical research methodology and trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay persons
- Proven ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Willingness to work across sites
- Commitment to achieving objectives of the research team
- Strong motivation to work within the field of research
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).
