CRF Senior Trial Coordinator

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

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Job summary

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Bristol Clinical Research Facility (CRF) - Provides purpose-built space and expertise for the delivery of high quality early translational and experimental medicine (ET/EM) research and other complex research studies, safely and to the very highest standards.

The CRF is building a portfolio of early phase and complex studies across the Trust. The post holder will be based at the Clinical Research Facility on level B of St Michael's Hospital, however early phase and complex trials must be delivered in areas where the participants are safest, so the post holder will be required to work in different parts of the trust, and with different research teams to support the set up of such studies beyond the CRF.

Main duties of the job

The CRF senior trial co-ordinator will support the set up and initial coordination of early phase and complex studies in different areas across the trust in agreement with the CRF Operations Manager. They will have knowledge and understanding of the regulatory and legal frameworks related to the planning, set up, undertaking and closure of clinical research studies, including CTIMPs, in particular advanced therapy and other complex studies. They will provide a trial management role and act as point of contact for support services, CROs and sponsors. They will hand over to the specialty research team once trials are open, but may be involved in all aspects of trial coordination and management supporting the clinical research teams throughout the trial process acting as a resource for staff, researchers, research participants and patients.

The CRF Senior Trial Co-ordinator will report to the CRF Operations Manager and will be part of the division of Trust Services, with flexibility to work across the trust and with all clinical divisions. Research studies are delivered within the trust across seven days of the week and throughout 24 hours of each day, and therefore the Post holder should be flexible in their work patterns in order to deliver this service if the studies require.

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.

Date posted

06 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-TS-6969-IB

Job locations

Clinical Research Facility

60 St Michael's Hill

Bristol

BS2 8DX

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

Undergraduate degree in Science/Health related discipline or substantial relevant Experience
Current ICH GCP

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Recent and significant clinical research experience in NHS/academic/pharmaceutical setting
Previous research data management or Trial co-ordination experience
Experience of setting up complex and/or early phase clinical trials
Organisational and management experience
Knowledge of Data Protection Act 1984 and Caldicott principles

Desirable

Knowledge of basic medical terminology
Project management experience
Knowledge of research design and methodology
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and willingness to develop technological computer skills further

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
Evidence of good teamwork skills
Budgetary and resource management skills
Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
Ability to prioritise ensuring effective and efficient workload completion

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Undergraduate degree in Science/Health related discipline or substantial relevant Experience
Current ICH GCP

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Recent and significant clinical research experience in NHS/academic/pharmaceutical setting
Previous research data management or Trial co-ordination experience
Experience of setting up complex and/or early phase clinical trials
Organisational and management experience
Knowledge of Data Protection Act 1984 and Caldicott principles

Desirable

Knowledge of basic medical terminology
Project management experience
Knowledge of research design and methodology
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and willingness to develop technological computer skills further

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
Evidence of good teamwork skills
Budgetary and resource management skills
Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
Ability to prioritise ensuring effective and efficient workload completion

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).

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