Clinical Research Project Assistant The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

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Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NIHR West Midlands Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) for a Band 4 Clinical Research Project Assistant (CRPA) 1.0 WTE - to cover the West Midlands RDN North region including Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, Shropshire and the Central/South Region including Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire.

Contract: Fixed term until the 31st March 2026.

The Clinical Research Project Assistant will work closely with the clinical research teams in our Delivery Organisations and with the staff at the Research Delivery Network (RDN). The post holder will be responsible for the data management of clinical trial participants and will be required to review medical records for information. The role includes accurate and timely entry of clinical data into various data capture systems and supporting query resolution, along with administrative support for research delivery.

A valid driving licence and use of a car for work purposes are essential for this role. The post holder will need to be flexible in their work as the role requires travelling around the West Midland RDN region. We are looking for applicants who can integrate into different teams, be familiar with working with a variety of systems, both paper and electronic. Ideally you will have worked previously in a research or data management role within a healthcare setting. Excellent communication and IT skills are essential, as is meticulous attention to detail.

NIHR West Midlands Regional Research Delivery Network is hosted by The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow.

To work according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research governance standards for clinical research studies.

1. To provide an effective quality data management service to delivery organisations within the Research Delivery Network (RDN).
2. To act as a resource and role model for junior staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.
3. To identify and work within Standard Operating procedures (SOPs) in accordance with individual study site requirements.
4. To support the set up and conduct of randomised controlled trials and other NIHR Portfolio studies.
5. To create databases for identification, tracking, recording and reporting of the patient pathway, relevant to achieving on time and to target objectives for patient recruitment.
6. To ensure that the clinical study protocols you are working on are adhered to.
7. To assist research staff and clinicians to ensure protocols are accurately followed.
8. In collaboration with Study Managers ensure that every study which involves patients transferring between Organisations has a defined pathway.
9. To transcribe/export data from medical records (paper or electronic) to case report forms (CRFs) (paper or electronic) as required by the protocol.
10. To act appropriately to report and record serious adverse events.
11. To take responsibility for liaising with multiple organisations regarding data queries.
12. Use the Local Portfolio Management System and other trial specific tools to identify when new data is required.
13. Work with other members of the study team in the provision of a comprehensive study service.
14. To complete eligibility forms for study patients and to ensure that all relevant data has been recorded.
15. To randomise/register patients to studies according to protocol requirements.
16. To assist in ensuring that protocol required tests/procedures are done according to the schedule in the specific study protocol.
17. Liaise with Study Coordinators for specific study protocols and procedures.
18. To ensure that clinical study recruitment records are accurately maintained.
19. To ensure safe filing and storage of study documentation and samples in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and Research Governance.
20. Maintain sufficient stocks of documentation and equipment required for studies.
21. To arrange couriering of samples and ensure the contained samples are delivered safely and securely to the necessary destination.
22. To organise and prepare for visits by trial monitors, inspectors and internal auditors.
23. To attend meetings relevant to the nature of the job.

This advert closes on Saturday 5 Apr 2025.