Job summary
Would you like to work with a friendly and dynamic Research Team contributing to the future development of procedures, medications and therapies?
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to work within the access and medicine/womens and children team. You will have the opportunity to be a part of the multidisciplinary team including Research Nurses/Practitioners, Principal Investigators and the wider research teams at the Royal Surrey County Hospital and work with us to endeavour to make a difference to patient's lives.
The role will involve assisting and supporting the Research team with clinical trial set-up and the retrieval, review and entry of clinical trials patient data using paper and eCRFs. The successful candidate should have a flexible approach to their duties and the ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently playing a key role in the development, initiation and data capture for national and international trials. The maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records is an essential aspect of this post.
Ideally with previous clinical experience having worked within a hospital setting and familiar with medical terminology, you will work within the guidelines and policies for the conduct of clinical trials, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with the principles of GCP. In addition you will have excellent communication, administrative and IT skills.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for the entry of all allocated trial related data into the relevant electronic and paper data capture systems in compliance with the trial protocol.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
The post-holder will be responsible for the entry of all allocated commercial and not commercial trial related data into the relevant electronic and paper data capture systems in compliance with the study protocol. The maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records is an essential aspect of this post. The post-holder will work within a research team and work closely with the research nurses, research coordinator and wider research team to manage the Case Report Forms data entry, to liaise with clinical trials units, prepare for audit inspections, to ensure compliance with Research Governance, create source data worksheets and assist with the creation of study specific patient pathways.
As part of the team you will have the opportunity for personal and professional development and ongoing education with access to the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Clinical Research Network.
Potential candidates should be able to demonstrate:
A good understanding of data collection or clinical audit Good interpersonal and communication skills.
For further details / informal visits contact:Louisa Zouita : l.zouita@nhs.net Tel No 01483 571122 ext 4515/3496
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
The post-holder will be responsible for the entry of all allocated commercial and not commercial trial related data into the relevant electronic and paper data capture systems in compliance with the study protocol. The maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records is an essential aspect of this post. The post-holder will work within a research team and work closely with the research nurses, research coordinator and wider research team to manage the Case Report Forms data entry, to liaise with clinical trials units, prepare for audit inspections, to ensure compliance with Research Governance, create source data worksheets and assist with the creation of study specific patient pathways.
As part of the team you will have the opportunity for personal and professional development and ongoing education with access to the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Clinical Research Network.
Potential candidates should be able to demonstrate:
A good understanding of data collection or clinical audit Good interpersonal and communication skills.
For further details / informal visits contact:Louisa Zouita : l.zouita@nhs.net Tel No 01483 571122 ext 4515/3496
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to Diploma, NVQ level 4 or equivalent
- Data Assistant demonstrable experience
Desirable
- GCP certification in last 2 years
Knowledge
Essential
- Experienced in clinical data collection /clinical audit
- Experienced in working within a hospital setting/clinical environment.
- Experienced in working with medical records
- Experienced in communicating effectively with a broad range of people at different Trusts/departments.
- Experienced in decision making and following established guidelines and procedures
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience of dealing with personal confidential and/or sensitive information.
- Mentoring/training staff
- Experienced in managing commercial studies
- Experienced in working within a healthcare/scientific setting
- Seeks ways to improve systems efficiency
Desirable
- Staff management experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to Diploma, NVQ level 4 or equivalent
- Data Assistant demonstrable experience
Desirable
- GCP certification in last 2 years
Knowledge
Essential
- Experienced in clinical data collection /clinical audit
- Experienced in working within a hospital setting/clinical environment.
- Experienced in working with medical records
- Experienced in communicating effectively with a broad range of people at different Trusts/departments.
- Experienced in decision making and following established guidelines and procedures
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience of dealing with personal confidential and/or sensitive information.
- Mentoring/training staff
- Experienced in managing commercial studies
- Experienced in working within a healthcare/scientific setting
- Seeks ways to improve systems efficiency
Desirable
- Staff management experience
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.
