Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Assistant in the Women's Health Research Team at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We are a rapidly growing Research Delivery Unit that has a large and varied portfolio of maternity, gynaecology, urogynaecology, fertility and fetal medicine studies.
The position is multifaceted, requiring a combination of skills, organisational abilities, and administrative tasks to support the research team in all aspects of the trials/studies on a day to day basis,
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Form part of the core team providing support to the Women's Health research agenda.
- Complete research documentation and collect study data from participants. Assist with regulatory and approval processes for research studies within the RDU.
- Ensure research activity undertaken within the department safeguards the well-being of the participants and is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and other appropriate legislation, policy and protocol.
- Have a personal duty of care in relation to equipment, resources/maintain stock control
- Be an advocate for Women's Health research across the Trust and within local research networks.
- Maintain strong working relationships with clinical colleagues to promote a positive research culture, evidence-based practice, and the growth of Women's Health research.
- Will have excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn new skills.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching hospitals with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 11,500 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation NHS Trust is currently delivering an ambitious financial efficiency programme with the aim to achieve long-term financial sustainability.
KCH is part of King's Health Partners (KHP) Academic Health Science Centre with Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital (GST), South London and Maudsley Hospital (SLAM) and King's College London (KCL). KHP treats 1.5 million patients pa with an annual turnover of £2 billion. It is one of the world's largest healthcare education centres with 21,000 students from over 140 countries. Through a tripartite approach, comprised of direct patient care, education and research, KHP aims deliver world-leading improvements in healthcare.
KCH is part of the London South Comprehensive Research Network, and is host provider to the South London ARC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical, Research and Administration
- Assist and support research midwives and nurses with accurate completion of trial paperwork. Including; transcribing/exporting data from medical records/GP Surgery/ IT systems to Case Report Forms (CRFs) (paper or electronic) as required by clinical trial protocols, checking eligibility of patients for entry into trials and randomising/registering patients into trials according to protocol requirements
- Ensure clinic appointments/tests required for patients involved in trials are carried out according to the schedule in the protocol
- Assist with clinical observations as required by study protocol under the supervision (or direction) of qualified staff and participate in the care of adults requiring a range of clinical interventions, which may include venepuncture, obtaining blood pressure (electronic), and measuring height and weight. Training will be provided where necessary
- Responsible for organising consent forms arising from studies, ensuring accurate documentatio
- Responsible for ordering consumables needed for the research studies
- Provide general administrative support including filing, fielding telephone calls, ordering patient notes, retrieving patient test results via hospital IT systems and arrange meeting dates, times and venues as directed by management
- Update the trials databases including EDGE with details of patients screened and recruited to trials/research. Training will be provided where necessary.
- Support the team in preparing documentation for monitoring visits including electronic ordering of medical records, arranging suitable meeting rooms and act as a liaison when monitors are on-site
- Promote equal opportunities for involvement in research across all clinical site
- Facilitate efficient, safe and woman focused research including screening procedures, biological sample collection and all clinical observations required to ensure and maintain participant safety before, during and after the research visi
- Ensure that Good Clinical Practice, research, and clinical governance standards for clinical research are adhered to and maintaine
- Ensure all data is stored and transferred in line with GCP, GDPR, Trust guidelines and sponsor agreements and to ensure robust procedures for participant confidentiality are developed and adhered t
- Ensure that written informed consent has always been obtained for any treatment provided for, or any sample or data taken from a Volunteer which will form part of a research study, in accordance with the Trust research governance arrangements
- Implement and adhere to the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ensure that the trial is conducted according to the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006 where appropriate
- Report any adverse events and reactions in accordance with this policy and the trial protocol. Report any serious adverse events within 24 hours of knowledge of the event, to the sponsors. (For noncommercial studies please use the appropriate SAE forms supplied by the host sites.For KCH & GSTT-sponsored non-commercial studies, please use KHPCTO forms)
- Ensure inclusive research to address inequality in care/outcomes and participation in researc
- Report any deviation from normal practice to senior staff and implement agreed changes in care programm
- Escalate concerns raised by volunteers and visitors in a timely and proactive manne
- To observe general rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligation
- To work in accordance with the research governance and English Law regulations relating to research activity
- To communicate effectively with the research team and the wider multi-professional health care team
- To ensure that patient and staff confidentiality is maintained and guaranteed at all times within the terms of the data protection act
- To report any significant problems encountered with the research to the senior research midwife, principal investigator or research tea
- To liaise with outside research agencies such as CRN, NIHR and funders
- Assist with study set up, including feasibility assessment and supporting timely local permissions for research studie
- Ensure that investigators GCP certificates and CVs are always valid
- Ensure the economical use of resource
- Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and contro
- The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post
- To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations
- To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
Training and Education
- Undertake in-house training, updates, training days or courses relevant to the role, e.g. GCP.
- Undertake appropriate trust mandatory training e.g. moving and handling, basic life support (if needed), fire safety and awareness, and Health and Safety.
- Maintain and develop own research knowledge and skills utilizing opportunities for involvement in research development
- Provide information to service users, individually or through forums, on research that is ongoing or potential
.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical, Research and Administration
- Assist and support research midwives and nurses with accurate completion of trial paperwork. Including; transcribing/exporting data from medical records/GP Surgery/ IT systems to Case Report Forms (CRFs) (paper or electronic) as required by clinical trial protocols, checking eligibility of patients for entry into trials and randomising/registering patients into trials according to protocol requirements
- Ensure clinic appointments/tests required for patients involved in trials are carried out according to the schedule in the protocol
- Assist with clinical observations as required by study protocol under the supervision (or direction) of qualified staff and participate in the care of adults requiring a range of clinical interventions, which may include venepuncture, obtaining blood pressure (electronic), and measuring height and weight. Training will be provided where necessary
- Responsible for organising consent forms arising from studies, ensuring accurate documentatio
- Responsible for ordering consumables needed for the research studies
- Provide general administrative support including filing, fielding telephone calls, ordering patient notes, retrieving patient test results via hospital IT systems and arrange meeting dates, times and venues as directed by management
- Update the trials databases including EDGE with details of patients screened and recruited to trials/research. Training will be provided where necessary.
- Support the team in preparing documentation for monitoring visits including electronic ordering of medical records, arranging suitable meeting rooms and act as a liaison when monitors are on-site
- Promote equal opportunities for involvement in research across all clinical site
- Facilitate efficient, safe and woman focused research including screening procedures, biological sample collection and all clinical observations required to ensure and maintain participant safety before, during and after the research visi
- Ensure that Good Clinical Practice, research, and clinical governance standards for clinical research are adhered to and maintaine
- Ensure all data is stored and transferred in line with GCP, GDPR, Trust guidelines and sponsor agreements and to ensure robust procedures for participant confidentiality are developed and adhered t
- Ensure that written informed consent has always been obtained for any treatment provided for, or any sample or data taken from a Volunteer which will form part of a research study, in accordance with the Trust research governance arrangements
- Implement and adhere to the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ensure that the trial is conducted according to the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006 where appropriate
- Report any adverse events and reactions in accordance with this policy and the trial protocol. Report any serious adverse events within 24 hours of knowledge of the event, to the sponsors. (For noncommercial studies please use the appropriate SAE forms supplied by the host sites.For KCH & GSTT-sponsored non-commercial studies, please use KHPCTO forms)
- Ensure inclusive research to address inequality in care/outcomes and participation in researc
- Report any deviation from normal practice to senior staff and implement agreed changes in care programm
- Escalate concerns raised by volunteers and visitors in a timely and proactive manne
- To observe general rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligation
- To work in accordance with the research governance and English Law regulations relating to research activity
- To communicate effectively with the research team and the wider multi-professional health care team
- To ensure that patient and staff confidentiality is maintained and guaranteed at all times within the terms of the data protection act
- To report any significant problems encountered with the research to the senior research midwife, principal investigator or research tea
- To liaise with outside research agencies such as CRN, NIHR and funders
- Assist with study set up, including feasibility assessment and supporting timely local permissions for research studie
- Ensure that investigators GCP certificates and CVs are always valid
- Ensure the economical use of resource
- Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and contro
- The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post
- To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations
- To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
Training and Education
- Undertake in-house training, updates, training days or courses relevant to the role, e.g. GCP.
- Undertake appropriate trust mandatory training e.g. moving and handling, basic life support (if needed), fire safety and awareness, and Health and Safety.
- Maintain and develop own research knowledge and skills utilizing opportunities for involvement in research development
- Provide information to service users, individually or through forums, on research that is ongoing or potential
.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- A' Level or equivalent Supplemented by a diploma, formal training or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Degree/ Higher education or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research.
- IT related qualifications
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of data management.
- Administrative experience.
- Evidence of an interest and understanding of a research assistant's role.
- Experience of working directly with patients
- Awareness of equality and diversity issues
Desirable
- Clinical research experience.
- Awareness of current research governance legislation
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to represent and advocate for women's health research
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Computer literate, including use of excel, word, PowerPoint, internet, email
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and research governance, including data protection
- Flexible to meet service needs
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. Demonstrates awareness of priorities, deals with workload, adapts to changing requirements and uses initiative
- Maintain confidentiality and is accountable to actions/decisions
- Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting
- Able to identify opportunities to develop needs
Desirable
- Basic lab skills eg centrifuge, sample separation
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- A' Level or equivalent Supplemented by a diploma, formal training or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Degree/ Higher education or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research.
- IT related qualifications
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of data management.
- Administrative experience.
- Evidence of an interest and understanding of a research assistant's role.
- Experience of working directly with patients
- Awareness of equality and diversity issues
Desirable
- Clinical research experience.
- Awareness of current research governance legislation
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to represent and advocate for women's health research
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Computer literate, including use of excel, word, PowerPoint, internet, email
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and research governance, including data protection
- Flexible to meet service needs
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. Demonstrates awareness of priorities, deals with workload, adapts to changing requirements and uses initiative
- Maintain confidentiality and is accountable to actions/decisions
- Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting
- Able to identify opportunities to develop needs
Desirable
- Basic lab skills eg centrifuge, sample separation
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.
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.
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
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Cross site
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
