Job summary
The Oncology Research Team supports the delivery of clinical research studies, enabling children and young people to take part in safe, ethically approved clinical research. Researchers are supported by a team of specialist research support staff including Investigators, Paediatric Oncology Research Nurses, Data Managers, Biological Samples Coordinators and Clinical Trials Coordinators.
The role of the Clinical Trials Co-ordinator is to assist in the running of the clinical research studies within the Haematology / Oncology department at Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will ideally have experience of clinical research ideally in a study/trial coordinator role, with a sound working knowledge of current UK clinical trials regulations and Good Clinical Practice requirements. They must possess strong problem solving and analytical skills and be able to work to tight deadlines. He/she will be required to work flexibly and to organise their workload and cope with conflicting demands on their time but prioritise their work accordingly. The nature of the role requires excellent communication and organisation skills and a high level of computer literacy.
Much of the work is confidential in nature and the post holder is expected to adhere to BCH information governance and confidentiality policies.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities include overall day to day coordination of trial activities in compliance with current UK regulations, developing study documentation, organising regular trial management meetings, supporting monitoring visits and inspections and maintenance of research databases and records.
The post holder will join the Haematology / Oncology research team based at Birmingham Children's Hospital and will be managerially accountable to the BSC (Blood, Stem Cell and Cancer) Service Manager. They will work closely with the Principal and Co-investigators and other clinical and administrative members of the research teams.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- University Degree or equivalent experience within research
- NIHR Good Clinical Practice trained
Desirable
- ECDL
- RSA II Typing/equivalent or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in setting up and coordinating research studies ranging from basic registries to clinical phase I/II/III trials
- Experience of MHRA/REC and HRA processes
- Experience in research database administration
- Practical knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Previous experience in Research Grant/ Commercial study costing processes
- Knowledge of one or more computer system(s) ideally Office 365/ MS Office / MS Access/ MS Excel/ outlook
- Clear and concise written and oral communication, effective telephone manner and able to communicate with all levels of staff, patients and families
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act in relation to research and clinical care
- Knowledge of the patient administration systems
- Experience of a patient focused environment within a healthcare setting
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience of a patient focused environment within a healthcare setting Knowledge of medical terms and conditions
Specialist knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical trial protocols and their application in practice
- Knowledge of current national systems and structures for approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Self-motivated and able to effectively organise and prioritise workload
- Flexibility
- Pay attention to detail
- Ability to interact well with patients, parents and careers
- Ability to work under pressure
- Maintain confidentiality
- Be willing to undertake further learning as necessary
- Work as part of a team
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Willingness to alter working pattern in line with the needs of delivering studies/ covering other staff absence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- University Degree or equivalent experience within research
- NIHR Good Clinical Practice trained
Desirable
- ECDL
- RSA II Typing/equivalent or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in setting up and coordinating research studies ranging from basic registries to clinical phase I/II/III trials
- Experience of MHRA/REC and HRA processes
- Experience in research database administration
- Practical knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Previous experience in Research Grant/ Commercial study costing processes
- Knowledge of one or more computer system(s) ideally Office 365/ MS Office / MS Access/ MS Excel/ outlook
- Clear and concise written and oral communication, effective telephone manner and able to communicate with all levels of staff, patients and families
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act in relation to research and clinical care
- Knowledge of the patient administration systems
- Experience of a patient focused environment within a healthcare setting
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience of a patient focused environment within a healthcare setting Knowledge of medical terms and conditions
Specialist knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical trial protocols and their application in practice
- Knowledge of current national systems and structures for approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Self-motivated and able to effectively organise and prioritise workload
- Flexibility
- Pay attention to detail
- Ability to interact well with patients, parents and careers
- Ability to work under pressure
- Maintain confidentiality
- Be willing to undertake further learning as necessary
- Work as part of a team
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Willingness to alter working pattern in line with the needs of delivering studies/ covering other staff absence
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
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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