Job summary
An exciting opportunity has risen for a dynamic individual with experience in radiography or nuclear medicine to join our enthusiastic Radiology Research team within the Radiology Care Group, at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will play a key role in coordinating research training, maintaining research documentation, transferring anonymised images and assisting Investigators with data entry. There is opportunity to engage with commercial and non-commercial stakeholders to set up and deliver exciting studies.
We are offering this role as a 1 year full time fixed term post, with potential for extension.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified radiographer or technologist seeking to gain experience in research support and delivery. The successful candidate will join a flexible and enthusiastic team, and Good Clinical Practice training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
The Radiology Research Coordinator has a key role in the delivery of the operational aspects of research trials.
The post holder will maintain documentation for Research in a Quality Management System, Q-Pulse, with the direction and assistance of the Radiology Research Manager.
The post holder will assist with the transfer of anonymised imaging to trial sponsors via CD/DVD or Image Exchange Portal (IEP), when applicable.
The post holder will assist the Radiology Research Manager with the completion of any pre-trial paperwork for external study sponsors (e.g. surveys or questionnaires) requiring information from Radiology.
The post holder will assist Investigators within Radiology or with other Trust RDUs with administrative tasks including, but not limited to, data entry.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching hospitals with a turnover of nearly £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 12,800 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) site in Camberwell and the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our dedicated workforce and join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation for innovation and the desire to make a difference.
The Trust has a strong and committed leadership team which is driving the organisation's turnaround and has been recognised as one of the fastest in the country. Committed to delivering the highest quality of patient care, investment in Radiology services in the form of talented professionals is coupled with continued strong growth and service development both as a stand-alone service and through collaborative partnership with the Denmark Hill site and via the King Health Partnership. We are proud of the high quality patient care we deliver in which our community has confidence and are committed to valuing all of our staff as individuals and helping each to realise their full potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Coordination of training and research documentation.
- To liaise with Kings Healthcare Partners and with Radiology Leads and Superintendents and organise Good Clinical Practice sessions for Radiology staff.
- To record Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training in Q-Pulse, the Trusts Management system
- To transfer anonymised imaging to trial sponsors via CD/DVD or Image Exchange Portal (IEP), when applicable.
- To direct staff in Access to Imaging group about the processing of CD/DVDs and DICOM transfer of anonymised data for commercial clinical trials.
- To liaise with Radiology Research Manager to resolve data clarification requests, made by a Sponsor or CRO.
- To assist the Radiology Research Manager in conducting audits and clinical research including contribution to data management.
- To assist Investigators within Radiology or with other Trust RDUs with administrative tasks including, but not limited to, data entry.
- To attend Radiology research related meetings such as the Radiology Research Meeting and meetings for the Radiology Research Advisory Group, to share matters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Coordination of training and research documentation.
- To liaise with Kings Healthcare Partners and with Radiology Leads and Superintendents and organise Good Clinical Practice sessions for Radiology staff.
- To record Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training in Q-Pulse, the Trusts Management system
- To transfer anonymised imaging to trial sponsors via CD/DVD or Image Exchange Portal (IEP), when applicable.
- To direct staff in Access to Imaging group about the processing of CD/DVDs and DICOM transfer of anonymised data for commercial clinical trials.
- To liaise with Radiology Research Manager to resolve data clarification requests, made by a Sponsor or CRO.
- To assist the Radiology Research Manager in conducting audits and clinical research including contribution to data management.
- To assist Investigators within Radiology or with other Trust RDUs with administrative tasks including, but not limited to, data entry.
- To attend Radiology research related meetings such as the Radiology Research Meeting and meetings for the Radiology Research Advisory Group, to share matters.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent), or BSc Nuclear Medicine (or equivalent)
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer, or registration with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) (or evidence of working towards it)
Desirable
- Other relevant qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of Radiology procedures (US, CT, MRI, IR) as well as a good understanding of Nuclear Medicine procedures (e.g., PET-CT, DEXA)
- Knowledge of The Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17)
- Knowledge of Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER 2017)
- Evidenced knowledge and experience in provision of patient centred care
Desirable
- Organisational experience
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
- Evidenced knowledge of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act 1998
- Evidenced experience in use of PACS, CRIS, EPIC and other key IT systems
- Evidenced knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with researchers, clinical staff and administrators at all levels
- Experience in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Office 365 (Outlook email)
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to care and work with patients and colleagues of different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and values
Desirable
- Experience with document management systems (e.g. Q-Pulse)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent), or BSc Nuclear Medicine (or equivalent)
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer, or registration with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) (or evidence of working towards it)
Desirable
- Other relevant qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of Radiology procedures (US, CT, MRI, IR) as well as a good understanding of Nuclear Medicine procedures (e.g., PET-CT, DEXA)
- Knowledge of The Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17)
- Knowledge of Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER 2017)
- Evidenced knowledge and experience in provision of patient centred care
Desirable
- Organisational experience
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
- Evidenced knowledge of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act 1998
- Evidenced experience in use of PACS, CRIS, EPIC and other key IT systems
- Evidenced knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with researchers, clinical staff and administrators at all levels
- Experience in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Office 365 (Outlook email)
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to care and work with patients and colleagues of different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and values
Desirable
- Experience with document management systems (e.g. Q-Pulse)
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).
