Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join the Research & Development (R&D) Directorate team as a Research Project Coordinator.
The R&D Department is involved in the set-up, design, conduct and analysis of clinical trials and other clinical research studies, working in collaboration with patients, research teams, hospital departments, other NHS Trusts, commercial and academic partners.
Main duties of the job
Based in the Clinical Trials Data team and sharing our passion and enthusiasm for clinical research in the NHS, you will be required to work across the research portfolio under the supervision of our Data Team Leader.
The Research Project Coordinator is responsible for the internal submission of clinical trials to the appropriate approvals bodies, including the R&D Department and oversees the entire local set up, amendment implementation and close our procedure for clinical research studies hosted at the hospital. The Research Project Coordinator is also responsible for data management and administrative support to research personnel who are taking part in research studies and is an integral part of the research team overseeing the work undertaken by Data Management Assistants.
Knowledge of current national and local systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS is essential as are excellent communication skills and the ability to prepare and deliver reports to a high standard. Passion and enthusiasm for research is crucial.
Please note there is the opportunity to progress to a Band 5 Research Project Coordinator upon completion of relevant competencies.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
About us
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a friendly, dynamic, multi-disciplinary team supporting high quality clinical research. For full details please read the job description.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of further education (e.g. evidence of National Diploma in Business).
- ICH GCP trained
Desirable
- Batchelor's degree or willingness to undertake higher education programme
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years experience in data management / clinical trial administration
Desirable
- Experience of working to tight deadlines and managing a range of priorities
Technical Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Advanced computer literacy and proficient in Microsoft Office software (word, excel, power point). Experience of hospital and research systems - eCamis/Evolve/EDGE
- High standards of literacy, numeracy and attention to detail
Desirable
- Experience of specialist IT systems.
- Project management skills
- Experience of web based databases. NIHR ODP (Open Data Platform) experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of medical terminology
- Understanding and awareness of clinical trials processes
Desirable
- Awareness of research methodology
- Understanding of study set up and study feasibility processes
- Awareness of the capacity and capability process and the Health Research Authority
Other Requirements Specific to the Role
Essential
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Able to work on own initiative
- Approachable
- A willingness to undergo personal development and learn new skills
- Ability to priortise
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of study specific protocol requirements and implement strategies to facilitate protocol adherence
- Experienced in case report form completion
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional attitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proactive approach
- Effective organisational skills
- Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
Desirable
- Well presented with a professional approach
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of further education (e.g. evidence of National Diploma in Business).
- ICH GCP trained
Desirable
- Batchelor's degree or willingness to undertake higher education programme
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years experience in data management / clinical trial administration
Desirable
- Experience of working to tight deadlines and managing a range of priorities
Technical Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Advanced computer literacy and proficient in Microsoft Office software (word, excel, power point). Experience of hospital and research systems - eCamis/Evolve/EDGE
- High standards of literacy, numeracy and attention to detail
Desirable
- Experience of specialist IT systems.
- Project management skills
- Experience of web based databases. NIHR ODP (Open Data Platform) experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of medical terminology
- Understanding and awareness of clinical trials processes
Desirable
- Awareness of research methodology
- Understanding of study set up and study feasibility processes
- Awareness of the capacity and capability process and the Health Research Authority
Other Requirements Specific to the Role
Essential
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Able to work on own initiative
- Approachable
- A willingness to undergo personal development and learn new skills
- Ability to priortise
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of study specific protocol requirements and implement strategies to facilitate protocol adherence
- Experienced in case report form completion
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional attitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proactive approach
- Effective organisational skills
- Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
Desirable
- Well presented with a professional approach
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.
