Job summary
The
Cardiovascular Research Team is recruiting!
The
Research and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion. We
have several research specialities and the cardiovascular research portfolio
is looking for a Senior CTA.
It
is a full time (1.0 WTE), with a permanent. This post will be based at LGI.
The
post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and
delivery of the cardiovascular Research Portfolio. The main tasks are:
assisting with administrative aspects of clinical research/trials management
including costings, invoicing, trial set up and data input alongside clinical
duties. Ability to prioritise workload, work independently and unsupervised
is essential.
Main duties of the job
We
are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated individual with a keen
interest in research to work within cardiovascular team.
The
post holder will be required to:
undertake
some clinical skills (clinical observations, venepuncture, heigh, weight and
ECG)
assist
with informed consent and co-ordination of the patients journey through the
clinical trial protocol by organising of any necessary investigations, assist
in the collection of biological samples, study questionnaires and other
activities required in accordance with trials protocols.
completion
of recruitment logs, costings spreadsheets and electronic databases
Raising
invoices, ordering and keeping track of office and trial Supplies
Provide
administrative support to a large team of Clinical Research Nurses and
Principal Investigators and exciting innovative studies in cardiac failure,
cardiac surgery and cardiac procedures
Oversee
and maintain investigator site files and essential documentation in
accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs to ensure they are kept inspection
ready at all times.
Assist
with preparation for audit and inspections within assigned teams.
Archiving
studies as per local guidance
Induction
support and training of junior CTAs.
About us
Research
is at the heart of our Trust. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is involved in
research at all levels, developing and trialling new treatments for patients.
We believe that being involved in cutting-edge research helps us provide
better care to our patients.
Over
the next 5 years, we aim to be the best Trust to deliver high-quality
clinical research and to champion research amongst our staff. We also aim to
support and grow our world-class clinical infrastructure and assets for
research and innovation.
We
have a very proactive Research Academy. It offers an extensive programme of
education and training tailored to meet the needs of individuals, teams
involved in clinical research delivery in Health and Social Care.
Our
five Trust values are part of what make us different. They have been
developed by our staff. They are:
-
Patient-centred
-
Collaborative
-
Fair
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Accountable
-
Empowered
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder is responsible for supporting and administering all clinical
research
within Research and Innovation at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
under
the guidance of the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/ AHP/AHCS
The
post-holder must ensure that all trial protocols are adhered to in line with
ICH-GCP
practice. The post-holder will act as Assistant to the Senior Research
Nurse/Midwife//AHP/AHCS
and will liaise with all internal and external parties
involved
in the setting up, maintenance and closure of research studies. The
post-holder
will assist with administrative aspects of clinical research/trials
management
including costings.
The
post holder may be expected to interact with patients and their families in
relation
to the requirements of the research study and be able to work without
supervision
in some areas. A key component of the post is to carry out the
informed
consent process with patients as appropriate and following specific
training
and administer the necessary paperwork and maintaining a clear audit
trail.
You will have responsibility for logging all patients into the EDGE research
database
and departmental clinical trials database ensuring information is
accurate
and up-to-date. Your role may also include some clinical skills such as
taking
clinical observations, venepuncture, cannulation, taking
electrocardiography
(ECG) tracings and processing clinical samples as agreed
with
manager and where appropriate with adequate documented training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder is responsible for supporting and administering all clinical
research
within Research and Innovation at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
under
the guidance of the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/ AHP/AHCS
The
post-holder must ensure that all trial protocols are adhered to in line with
ICH-GCP
practice. The post-holder will act as Assistant to the Senior Research
Nurse/Midwife//AHP/AHCS
and will liaise with all internal and external parties
involved
in the setting up, maintenance and closure of research studies. The
post-holder
will assist with administrative aspects of clinical research/trials
management
including costings.
The
post holder may be expected to interact with patients and their families in
relation
to the requirements of the research study and be able to work without
supervision
in some areas. A key component of the post is to carry out the
informed
consent process with patients as appropriate and following specific
training
and administer the necessary paperwork and maintaining a clear audit
trail.
You will have responsibility for logging all patients into the EDGE research
database
and departmental clinical trials database ensuring information is
accurate
and up-to-date. Your role may also include some clinical skills such as
taking
clinical observations, venepuncture, cannulation, taking
electrocardiography
(ECG) tracings and processing clinical samples as agreed
with
manager and where appropriate with adequate documented training.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous administrative experience
- Clinical trials experience
- Experience working in NHS having direct or indirect contact with patients in either a clinical or research setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within Clinical Trials Management within the NHS
- Informed consent experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- AHCS registered
- NHS Care Certificate
Skills and Behaviour
Essential
- Knowledge of research methodologies
- Understanding of the NHS and the organisation
- Good communicator and use of initiative.
- Able to work on own or as part of a team
- Able to work on own initiative/proactive approach
- Honest and fair approach when dealing with work, colleagues and the team
- Must be able to deal with the public and staff in a pleasant and polite manner at all times.
- Excellent IT skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Effectively communicate with multidisciplinary team members
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Time management skills
Desirable
- Previous clinical skills training e.g. taking clinical observations, venepuncture, cannulation, ECG
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous administrative experience
- Clinical trials experience
- Experience working in NHS having direct or indirect contact with patients in either a clinical or research setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within Clinical Trials Management within the NHS
- Informed consent experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- AHCS registered
- NHS Care Certificate
Skills and Behaviour
Essential
- Knowledge of research methodologies
- Understanding of the NHS and the organisation
- Good communicator and use of initiative.
- Able to work on own or as part of a team
- Able to work on own initiative/proactive approach
- Honest and fair approach when dealing with work, colleagues and the team
- Must be able to deal with the public and staff in a pleasant and polite manner at all times.
- Excellent IT skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Effectively communicate with multidisciplinary team members
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Time management skills
Desirable
- Previous clinical skills training e.g. taking clinical observations, venepuncture, cannulation, ECG
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
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.
