Job summary
Are you looking for a career in Research? If so, then this post as a Clinical Trials Assistant many be of interest to you. The post holder will work with clinical teams to increase accrual of patients into clinical research supported by the Research Delivery Network (RDN). The post holder will also undertake independent projects to assist the team when necessary, in conjunction with the team leader. Working closely with colleagues the post-holder will be responsible for overseeing data relating to the recruitment and management of patients. The post-holder will have the opportunity to work with minimum supervision using own initiative to plan, manage and prioritise work demands.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide administrative and data management support to the research team at London North West Healthcare Trust.
2. Act as clinical trial assistant and provide for participant recruitment into clinical trials.
3. Assist in organising and coordinating the follow up clinic.
4. Assist in the coordination of investigations, collection of samples, and ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens as part of the clinical research study.
5. Responsible for day-to-day organisation of the research office, including handling mail, maintaining adequate stationery supplies and ordering furniture/equipment, when necessary, to ensure the smooth running of the office.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review job description for further details.
Duties will also include;
Provide administrative and data management support to the research teams at London North West Healthcare Trust
Communicate with other research teams within the Trust and develop good working relations to help support them where necessary and encourage a good working relationship with the medical doctors and nurses involved in patient care and facilitate a team approach to patient recruitment/enrolment to trials and safe practice.
Work at all times according to regulations as described in ICH, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and to the most current guidance relating to research governance and research ethics in each Trust and liaise with Clinical Trial Offices and external
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review job description for further details.
Duties will also include;
Provide administrative and data management support to the research teams at London North West Healthcare Trust
Communicate with other research teams within the Trust and develop good working relations to help support them where necessary and encourage a good working relationship with the medical doctors and nurses involved in patient care and facilitate a team approach to patient recruitment/enrolment to trials and safe practice.
Work at all times according to regulations as described in ICH, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and to the most current guidance relating to research governance and research ethics in each Trust and liaise with Clinical Trial Offices and external
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- oCompetent in using Microsoft Office software for storing/retrieving data
- oAbility to communicate well with team member, medical staff , patients and relatives
Desirable
- oPrevious experience in working in clinical trials
- oUnderstanding and or knowledge of research governance and regulations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- oCompetent in using Microsoft Office software for storing/retrieving data
- oAbility to communicate well with team member, medical staff , patients and relatives
Desirable
- oPrevious experience in working in clinical trials
- oUnderstanding and or knowledge of research governance and regulations
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).
