Clinical Trials Support Officer

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking a Clinical Trials Support Officer (CTSO), to support the busy research delivery teams. You will be able to apply an interest in science, to the practical tasks that support the safe and effective delivery of clinical trials. This will include the processing of trial participant blood samples according to set procedures laid out in the trial lab manual, working with the CTSO and nurse teams to ensure timely delivery and collection of lab samples and completing daily safety checks on the equipment used, on a rota basis.

With your help we can improve healthcarethrough research and innovation.

Main duties of the job

Providing support with set up and management of trials will also be a key part of this role, and you will be able to demonstrate attention to detail, organisational and computer skills, as the role would require regular data management and clerical work. You will have a flexible approach and be able to balance competing demands through effective prioritisation and excellent communication skills.

As a member of our team you will have access to high quality training and continued professional development. You will be part of a supportive team with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills. You will be provided with a comprehensive induction programme and have a personal development plan tailored to your training and development needs.

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is committed to leading improvements in healthcare through research and innovation. The Centre for Health Research and Innovation is a dynamic environment for the support and development of health research, innovation and clinical trials. We employ a large multi-disciplinary team of enthusiastic and committed staff who work alongside the health care teams to offer our patients the opportunity to be involved in research.

You will work in close partnership with the local Clinical Research Networks and together we have developed a broad portfolio of high quality research. We are excited to be strengthening our academic and industry links and building on the success of our existing programme of original research.

Date posted

13 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-PB0597

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9HT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary

You will assist with the coordination of blood sampling and processing for active clinical trials across the Trust research portfolio and will maintain effective systems for stock control of clinical trial kits. You will work closely with Research Practitioners, study investigators and the Research Governance Team to support robust feasibility and screening process.

Role Duties:

Assisting research practitioners with preparation for clinical visits and taking of blood samples.

Supporting research practitioners with the processing of tissue samples for clinical trials as per individual trial protocol

Liaising with external trial coordinating centres and research sponsors to ensure safe and timely transfer of samples as required

Managing stock control of clinical trials consumables

Maintaining clear and accurate records pertaining to samples and stock for clinical trials

Supporting research practitioners in the set up and management of clinical trials

Working with clinical support team to manage own workload across a wide range of specialties

Adhering to Trust and appropriate trial sponsor standard operating procedures

Being responsible for complex data collection, transcribing information into case report forms in accordance with good clinical practice

Communicating effectively with patients and all disciplines of staff involved in each research study

Liaising closely with support services and clinical coding in supporting the feasibility process

Responding promptly to requests for information to support local and national reporting obligations of the Trust as required

Meeting regularly with the research teams to ensure all required parties are aware of the current status of on-going projects

Contributing to communication materials including activity reports, presentations, posters and newsletters for distribution throughout the Trust