Job summary
Clinical research is the scientific study of health and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness. Through this study we can provide better patient experiences and outcomes, improve scientific understanding and medical practices and provide access to cutting-edge treatments for our patients.
Newcastle is one of the most research active NHS trusts in the UK, recruiting on average over 10,000 research participants a year into a broad range of research studies. These are supported by over 350 members of staff who are specifically employed to facilitate their successful set up and delivery. You will be joining a varied team of Data Managers, Clinical Trial Coordinators, Clinical Trial Officers, Clinical Trial Associates and Research Nurses.
This role is in the Oncology Haematology Research Team, full time on a permanent contract.
- Interview Date Friday 02 May 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
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Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be confident in communication with a wide range of multi-disciplinary team members and external stakeholder. You will be highly motivated, organised and able to prioritise under minimal supervision. Advanced IT skills is imperative to this role. This is a high-pressure role with competing priorities and deadlines. We are looking for a candidate who is professional, enthusiastic, promotes teamwork and works in line with the Trust Values.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Trials Coordinator is an important role within the multi-disciplinary team responsible for the set-up and delivery of a high portfolio of clinical trials in line with national and local policies and guidelines. You will be responsible for ensuring that studies are set-up within national metrics and delivered in line with local expectations. The role will ensure trials are carried out and conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, Research Governance Framework and are compliant with the EU Directive of Clinical Trials.
- To ensure any trials within the post holders remit, carried out in the Clinical Trials Unit are properly conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Research Governance Framework and are compliant with the EU directive for clinical trials. (There can be multiple trials at any given time, in various stages of preparation, inception and completion.)
- All events pertaining to the treatment of said patients are reported in the agreed timeframes to relevant external trials organisations.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Trials Coordinator is an important role within the multi-disciplinary team responsible for the set-up and delivery of a high portfolio of clinical trials in line with national and local policies and guidelines. You will be responsible for ensuring that studies are set-up within national metrics and delivered in line with local expectations. The role will ensure trials are carried out and conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, Research Governance Framework and are compliant with the EU Directive of Clinical Trials.
- To ensure any trials within the post holders remit, carried out in the Clinical Trials Unit are properly conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Research Governance Framework and are compliant with the EU directive for clinical trials. (There can be multiple trials at any given time, in various stages of preparation, inception and completion.)
- All events pertaining to the treatment of said patients are reported in the agreed timeframes to relevant external trials organisations.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge and expertise regarding the mandatory standards regarding conduction/construction of clinical trials (to include GCP/Research Governance Framework/EU Directive/Data Protection Act)
- Understanding of Trust confidentiality procedures (Data Protection Act, Caldicott guidelines)
- Knowledge of medical terminology
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent inter personal skills
- Ability to communicate well (written and verbally)
- Advanced IT skills, specifically in database management and use of Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to use computer software to create and/or develop reporting tools
- Clear and legible handwriting
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to coordinate collection of data to agreed timescales
- As a line manager, ability to handle Human Resources issues
Desirable
- Evidence of any education related training programmes pertaining to clinical trials
- Experience of patient management systems i.e. eRecord and electronic data capture systems
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience/training or experience of working in clinical research with experience of conducting a research project
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge and expertise regarding the mandatory standards regarding conduction/construction of clinical trials (to include GCP/Research Governance Framework/EU Directive/Data Protection Act)
- Understanding of Trust confidentiality procedures (Data Protection Act, Caldicott guidelines)
- Knowledge of medical terminology
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent inter personal skills
- Ability to communicate well (written and verbally)
- Advanced IT skills, specifically in database management and use of Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to use computer software to create and/or develop reporting tools
- Clear and legible handwriting
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to coordinate collection of data to agreed timescales
- As a line manager, ability to handle Human Resources issues
Desirable
- Evidence of any education related training programmes pertaining to clinical trials
- Experience of patient management systems i.e. eRecord and electronic data capture systems
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience/training or experience of working in clinical research with experience of conducting a research project
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence
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).
