Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the internationally renowned clinical research team at the Dementia Research Centre (DRC), based within the National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery (NHNN). The Centre has a long history of innovative research in dementia across a wide range of subjects, including longitudinal cohort work, multimodality deep phenotyping of rare dementias, international consortia in genetic dementias and cutting-edge clinical trials in those with and at risk of dementia. The centre is currently involved in first in human studies in Alzheimer's Disease (AD) using genetic therapies, treatment trials in at risk individuals with genetic AD and with genetic Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).
We are seeking an enthusiastic and extremely organised person to provide data management and participant facilitation to enhance trial conduct at the DRC. As a data manager, you will facilitate data management into a portfolio of academic and commercial clinical trials on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias conducted at the DRC. You will work as part of the clinical trials research team, working with the trial coordinators, research fellows and research nurses.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Main duties of the job
Provide data management support for DRC trials:o Perform data entry into Case Report Forms (CRFs) from source data and medical records.o Ensure timely resolution of data querieso Support record keeping in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirementso Liaise with Clinical Research Associates (CRAS) to ensure all outstanding issues and queries are resolved in a timely and efficient manner, with particular attention to data lockso Maintain sufficient stocks of documentation and equipment required for trials (e.g. CRFs, questionnaires, blood sample kits)
Communication:o Work closely and communicate with the multidisciplinary trials team (e.g. research nurses, clinical fellows, coordinators, raters) to support the highest standards of trial conduct
Help facilitate the participant trial experience, as required:o Assist with visit scheduling and travel arrangementso Assist with the management of participant and study partner travel expenses
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Science degree (related to health, psychology, neuroscience, or equivalent experience)
- Knowledge of drug development process and concept of clinical trials
- Applied knowledge of ICH GCP
Experience
Essential
- Experience of handling data for clinical trials
- Experience of clinical trial database management
- Knowledge of source data verification and related query resolution
- Experience of dealing with confidential information
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with Dementia
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT proficiency at advanced user level in excel, word, email and web based applications
- Understanding of research and clinical trial methodology
- Meticulous and accurate approach to work with attention to detail
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Resourceful and able to act on own initiative
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Science degree (related to health, psychology, neuroscience, or equivalent experience)
- Knowledge of drug development process and concept of clinical trials
- Applied knowledge of ICH GCP
Experience
Essential
- Experience of handling data for clinical trials
- Experience of clinical trial database management
- Knowledge of source data verification and related query resolution
- Experience of dealing with confidential information
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with Dementia
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT proficiency at advanced user level in excel, word, email and web based applications
- Understanding of research and clinical trial methodology
- Meticulous and accurate approach to work with attention to detail
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Resourceful and able to act on own initiative
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dementia Research Centre and National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
