Job summary
The NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Moorfields Eye Hospital is looking for a Clinical Trials Recruitment Coordinator to work within the Moorfield City Road and outreach clinics.
The role involves working with the clinical staff at Moorfields City Road and outreach clinics to provide a comprehensive clinical trials recruitment service for patients who attend with a wide range ophthalmic diseases and disorders, both in supporting and educating patients about clinical trial involvement and in the co-ordination of research activity.
Main duties of the job
Work as part of a team of research active staff, coping with a flexible timetable to cover the clinical requirements of the CRF as efficiently as possible.
Provide on-going advice and support to patients and families in the outpatient clinics and by telephone.
Develop and implement specialist care programmes (where appropriate) alongside the implementation of clinical trials and utilise professional background to deliver this.
Assisting with pre-screening clinic assessments including obtaining blood samples and other appropriate pathological tests.
About us
Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research and education. We are true pioneers in the fight to cure blindness. Every year we treat more than 750,000 patients at City Road in central London and at 30 satellites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world. We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally, and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, Moorfields operates two commercial businesses whose profits support our NHS work: Moorfields Private and Moorfields UAE.
The Moorfields Way is to be caring, organised, excellent and inclusive, and we expect all applicants for our posts to commit to upholding these values.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
This post will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months.
During the probationary period, your suitability for continued employment will be assessed and provided a satisfactory standard is achieved and maintained, your employment will be confirmed.The probationary period may be extended
Or your employment terminated either during or at the end of probation, in line with the trust Probationary Policy. For the duration of the probation period, the notice period will be in line with contractual obligations on either side.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as an on-going point of contact for patients, families and other health professionals relating to clinical trials.
Working closely with the consultant and junior members of the clinical service and the research team to provide continuity of care.
Work closely with the medical social workers.
Develop links with other NIHR clinical research facilities throughout the UK to improve local systems identifying patients who may be eligible for clinical trials.
Work with the Research and Development teams to collect metrics relating to clinical trial recruitment.
Flexible finishing times as some of the afternoon clinics finish late.
Provide education to the patients and their families about their condition /disease and clinical trials.
Contribute to the training of other professional staff.
Supervise students, as and when, allocated to clinical trials for training purposes.
Required to monitor and order stock of clinical supplies e.g. syringes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as an on-going point of contact for patients, families and other health professionals relating to clinical trials.
Working closely with the consultant and junior members of the clinical service and the research team to provide continuity of care.
Work closely with the medical social workers.
Develop links with other NIHR clinical research facilities throughout the UK to improve local systems identifying patients who may be eligible for clinical trials.
Work with the Research and Development teams to collect metrics relating to clinical trial recruitment.
Flexible finishing times as some of the afternoon clinics finish late.
Provide education to the patients and their families about their condition /disease and clinical trials.
Contribute to the training of other professional staff.
Supervise students, as and when, allocated to clinical trials for training purposes.
Required to monitor and order stock of clinical supplies e.g. syringes.
Person Specification
Exeprience
Essential
- Possess a sound knowledge of the Clinical research process
- A solid working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and current legislation on clinical trials
Education
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development to post graduate level
- Appropriate degree in nursing or biomedical sciences
Desirable
- Registered Nurse (RN) or HPC Registration for Biomedical Scientists
Skills/abilities
Essential
- Communication skills compatible with educating subjects on their participation in clinical trials
- Accuracy in documentation of patient data and effective time management skills
Desirable
- Approachable manner and sensitivity to patient's needs
- Understanding of confidentiality in all matters concerning the patients and study data.
Person Specification
Exeprience
Essential
- Possess a sound knowledge of the Clinical research process
- A solid working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and current legislation on clinical trials
Education
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development to post graduate level
- Appropriate degree in nursing or biomedical sciences
Desirable
- Registered Nurse (RN) or HPC Registration for Biomedical Scientists
Skills/abilities
Essential
- Communication skills compatible with educating subjects on their participation in clinical trials
- Accuracy in documentation of patient data and effective time management skills
Desirable
- Approachable manner and sensitivity to patient's needs
- Understanding of confidentiality in all matters concerning the patients and study data.
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).
