University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Study Facilitator

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Job summary

Would you enjoy the exciting challenge of joining an expanding and innovative cancer clinical trials team? We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual looking to kick start or progress their career in clinical trials.

The Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) is based in the Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre (BHOC), part of the Bristol Cancer Institute & the Bristol Haematology Unit. CTU is integral to the (BHOC's) specialist NHS service provided to patients; offering a treatment option as part of a clinical trial.

The Study Facilitator will be responsible for the day to day administration of a growing portfolio of Investigator-led studies in the Investigator-led studies (ILS) team. They will assist the Study Manager with the co-ordination and management of the research programme which currently encompasses 7 studies, and involves collaboration across 25 different organisations.

The portfolio of investigator-led studies are led by various successful research clinicians, primarily by Professor Amit Bahl.

Main duties of the job

The work requires initiative, accuracy and attention to detail. You will be in contact with a broad professional group, including Research and Innovation, Statisticians, Investigators and site teams. You will be expected to represent the Trust well at all times.

All work will be carried out in accordance with the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials Regulations), ICH-GCP, Research Governance and local and organisational Standard Operating Procedures and Policies. The post holder will be based in the Clinical Trial Unit in (BHOC) for the majority of the time, however the post holder may also need to work elsewhere within the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust or attend meetings at collaborating study sites occasionally.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

14 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-SPS-3616-LH

Job locations

Bristol Haematology&Oncology Centre

Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Educated to degree level
  • GCP Trained

Desirable

  • Degree to be in life sciences
  • Training on site monitoring

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
  • Ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with people
  • Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Use initiative and be innovative within the appropriate scope of the job
  • To be able to prioritise workload
  • Accuracy and attention to detail

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Previous NHS administration experience
  • Previous MS Office suite experience
  • Previous Medrio database experience
  • Experience of clinical trial safety reporting

Desirable

  • At least 6 months experience working on clinical trials
  • Previous experience of data management

Aptitudes

Essential

  • Problem solver
  • Solution focused
  • Tactful in their communication
  • Reliable
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Educated to degree level
  • GCP Trained

Desirable

  • Degree to be in life sciences
  • Training on site monitoring

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
  • Ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with people
  • Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Use initiative and be innovative within the appropriate scope of the job
  • To be able to prioritise workload
  • Accuracy and attention to detail

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Previous NHS administration experience
  • Previous MS Office suite experience
  • Previous Medrio database experience
  • Experience of clinical trial safety reporting

Desirable

  • At least 6 months experience working on clinical trials
  • Previous experience of data management

Aptitudes

Essential

  • Problem solver
  • Solution focused
  • Tactful in their communication
  • Reliable

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Haematology&Oncology Centre

Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Haematology&Oncology Centre

Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Study Manager

Emily Foulstone

emily.foulstone@uhbw.nhs.uk

01173426738

Details

Date posted

14 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-SPS-3616-LH

Job locations

Bristol Haematology&Oncology Centre

Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED


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