Clinical Trials Assistant (XN03)

Job description

Job responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Qualifications

Literate and numerate

Good standard of education to a minimum of GCSE level

Experience

Previous administrative experience

IT skills

Familiar with the process of clinical trials

Training

Willing to undergo training as required

Specialist Knowledge

Insight into role and responsibilities of post

Disposition/Attitude

Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Committed to working with people

Practical Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Effectively communicate with multidisciplinary team members

WEST YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of

Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across

West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care

for our patients.

By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire

and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change

to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS

Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.

WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and

Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The

Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and

wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that

ambition

CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS

Motivated

Professional attitude and behaviour

Able to adapt to service led changes

Flexible approach to working practices and duties

Able to work on own or as part of a team

Attention to detail

Good time keeping

Time management skills

Organisation skills

Able to use own initiative

Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate with

staff at all levels

Reliable, trustworthy and honest approach to work and colleagues

Fair approach when dealing with colleagues and team

CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

The post holder will ideally have an understanding of the principals of clinical

research and be expected to develop a working knowledge of clinical research.

The post holder will have the ability to comply with ICH GCP guidelines for

clinical research as well as the LTH Trust guidelines and policies.

The post holder will ideally be familiar with the process of clinical trials and be

willing to undergo further training as required to gain the knowledge shortly after

entering the post.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Patient support;

To assist in the evaluation of patient eligibility, in liaison with other appropriate

health care professionals for clinical trial entry, involving the co-ordination of

tests, obtaining results and arranging transport and documentation of specific

specimens as per clinical trial protocols

To assist the co-ordination of the patients journey through the clinical trial

protocol e.g. requisition and organisation of any necessary investigations,

procurement of patient notes.

Team Working;

To ensure that all members of the multidisciplinary team are aware of the current

trials portfolio; status of studies, and any trial amendments.

To provide feedback to MDT members on issues relating to recruitment, protocol

amendments and trial results.

To disseminate information from Senior Research Nurse/Midwife to the MDT.

The post holder will demonstrate the ability to manage their own administrative

case-load, working as part of the multidisciplinary team.

In conjunction with all members of the research team and appropriate healthcare

professionals, develop a cohesive and flexible team working environment across

the service.

Arrange departmental meetings, including booking venues, sending out papers

and taking minutes

Administration;

To coordinate the maintenance of all documentation required in site files,

including archiving arrangements. .

To assist with the collection and collation of trial data and completion of trial

documentation in accordance with trial protocols.

To ensure that all data entry is compliant with protocol requirements.

To ensure that all trial data is submitted to the study sponsor within the specified

time constraints.

To manage and respond to any data queries received.

To ensure timely entry of recruitment figures to all relevant data bases.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education to a minimum of GCSE level

Experience

Essential

• Administrative experience
• Able to work unsupervised
• Familiar with the process of clinical trials

Desirable

• Knowledge of research methodologies
• Clinical Trials experience
• Experience of contact with patients in either a clinical or research setting

Skills & behaviours

Essential

• Professional attitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure
• Participate in and contribute to team discussions
• Able to work on own initiative/Proactive approach
• Commitment to achieving the objectives of the research team
• Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Able to motivate staff
• Ability to support and educate colleagues, patients and carers
• Must be able to deal with the public and staff in a pleasant and polite manner at all times.
• Familiarity with Word Office software packages
• Standard keyboard skills
• Good standard of written and spoken English
• Ability to pay attention to detail

Other Criteria

Essential

• Must be able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
• A willingness to undergo personal development and learn new skills
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of clinical 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Employer's website

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