Clinical Trials Coordinator - Research & Development

East and North Herts NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are recruiting for a Clinical Trials Coordinator who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Research team based at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre in Northwood, London for a 12 month period. The post involves working alongside Research Nurses and Clinicians to deliver research trials.

The main purpose of the role is to support the clinical research team with all aspects of clinical trials administration, according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and trust policies. The post holder will provide support to the Research Nurses and wider Clinical Research Team.

You will be joining a well-established Research Team and a department which has over 100 members of research staff throughout the Trust.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values:Include,Respect, andImprove. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job

Assist with the efficient and timely set up of clinical trials.

Maintain databases/spreadsheets and produce monthly progress reports on recruitment.

Assist with the tracking and raising of invoices. Identifying discrepancies and escalating appropriately.

Manage own workload for daily trial activity including case report form completion and amendment processing to meet internal and external deadlines.

Assist with quality assurance of all trial related documentation in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.

Assist with preparation for audit and inspections within assigned teams.

General trial-related communication in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

About us

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:

  • The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
  • New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
  • Hertford County, Hertford
  • Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Date posted

16 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum plus 15% High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

361-6799055

Job locations

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood, London

HA6 2RN


Job description

Job responsibilities

ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.

We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.

In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,552 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.

We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.

In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,552 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Diploma or equivalent and /or relevant research experience.

Desirable

  • Graduate qualification
  • Relevant training courses in clinical research

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Experience in clinical trial administration including data management.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the clinical trials process.
  • Familiar with GCP guidelines/EU directives.
  • Understanding of medical terminology

Desirable

  • Knowledge of patient information systems.

Skills

Essential

  • Good organisational skills.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.

Desirable

  • Understanding of case report forms.

Other requirements

Essential

  • Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Role model our Trust values every day
Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Diploma or equivalent and /or relevant research experience.

Desirable

  • Graduate qualification
  • Relevant training courses in clinical research

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Experience in clinical trial administration including data management.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the clinical trials process.
  • Familiar with GCP guidelines/EU directives.
  • Understanding of medical terminology

Desirable

  • Knowledge of patient information systems.

Skills

Essential

  • Good organisational skills.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.

Desirable

  • Understanding of case report forms.

Other requirements

Essential

  • Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Role model our Trust values every day

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

East and North Herts NHS Trust

Address

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood, London

HA6 2RN


Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East and North Herts NHS Trust

Address

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood, London

HA6 2RN


Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Trials Manager

Nadia Ahmed

Nadia.ahmed44@nhs.net

02038262403

Date posted

16 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum plus 15% High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

361-6799055

Job locations

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood, London

HA6 2RN


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