Job summary
The
Oncology Research Clinical Trials Data Team is recruiting!
The
Research and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion. We
have several research specialities and the Oncology research portfolio is
looking for a Senior Clinical Trials Assistant. It is a full time post with a
permanent contract. This post will be based at the Research and Innovation
Centre.
The
post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and
delivery of the Oncology Research Portfolio. The main tasks are:
responsibility for a portfolio of trials covering a variety of disease sites,
data input, attention to detail. In addition of being responsible for
ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety, and
patient satisfaction are to a very high standards, compliance with Trust
policy, study protocol requirements, local and national guidance and legislation
is required.
Please
note this post may close earlier that the stated closing date depending on
the number of applications.
If
you are interested in the post, we would like to encourage you to contact the
recruiting manager for an informal discussion.
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 the Oncology Clinical Trials Data team.
The post-holder will: work within a team of 11 with their own responsibility
for a specific portfolio. They will have some responsibility for training new
starters and potentially line managing some of the Band 3 staff. Due to
various deadlines time management skills are essential along with attention
to detail due to the amount of data input required. Good organisational
skills are required along with excellent communication skills as you will be
liaising with the wider oncology team, PI's, nurses and also the wider
clinical trials units around the country. Other aspects of the role include,
printing and filing, archiving. Please see the job description for further
details.
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
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary),
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- AHCS registered
- NHS Care Certificate
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
- Knowledge of research methodologies
- Understanding of the NHS and the organisation
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
- Willing to undergo training as required
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within Clinical Trials Management within the NHS
- Informed consent experience
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary),
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- AHCS registered
- NHS Care Certificate
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
- Knowledge of research methodologies
- Understanding of the NHS and the organisation
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
- Willing to undergo training as required
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within Clinical Trials Management within the NHS
- Informed consent experience
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- 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
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
