Clinical Trials Assistant - 12 months - 37.5 hpw

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job description

Clinical Trials Assistant - 12 months - 37.5 hpw

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Closing Date: 01/05/2025 (this may change dependent on response)

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 02/05/2025

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 05/05/2025

This is an exciting new post for an individual with previous administrative and/or healthcare experience to work on a range of clinical research trials in the Research Team based at Bradford Royal Infirmary, and with the potential to work with different specialties across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POST:

Working mainly with the Diabetes and Cardiology Research Team within Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will be responsible for providing administrative and clinical support ensuring accurate data collection and documentation throughout the patient's participation in the trial. The conduct and delivery of high quality clinically based research helps improve the treatment of patients in Bradford.

You will work mainly with the Diabetes Research Team, with an expectation to work with other specialties to help provide support for clinical trial participants ensuring a high quality research service. The post holder will be expected to interact with patients and their families in relation to the requirements of the clinical trials and be able to work without supervision at times.

About us

SKILL/QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:

The post holder must be educated to GCSE level and NVQ level 3 in Business Administration or Healthcare (or equivalent experience). Knowledge and understanding of research methodologies is desirable.

You must have an ability to work on own initiative and have the ability to work with a number of different teams managing your time effectively. You will be proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel etc.).

Additional/useful: Previous clinical trials experience and GCP training.

Job responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. To assist in the evaluation of patient eligibility, in liaison with other appropriate health care professionals for clinical trial entry, involving the co-ordination of pre-study tests, obtaining results/Scans and arranging appropriate appointments as per clinical trial protocols.
2. To assist the co-ordination of the patients journey through the clinical trial protocol e.g. requisition and organisation of any necessary investigations, procurement of patient notes and CT/MRI scan results.
3. To ensure that all members of the multidisciplinary team are aware of the current trials portfolio.
4. To assist with providing feedback to specific research teams and MDT members on issues relating to recruitment, protocol amendments and trial results.
5. To disseminate information from the NIHR and trial coordinators to the local research teams.
6. The post holder will demonstrate the ability to manage their own administrative case-load, working as part of the multidisciplinary team.
7. In conjunction with all members of the clinical trial teams and appropriate healthcare professionals, develop a cohesive and flexible team working environment across the service.
8. To assist the Senior Research Nurses in the formulation of documentation in preparation for ethical submission.
9. To be responsible for the collection and collation of trial data and completion of trial documentation in accordance with trial protocols.
10. To ensure that all Diabetes/Cardiology assessments, and quality of life assessments are completed in line with protocol requests. This may involve undertaking telephone assessments.
11. To ensure that all trial data is submitted to the study sponsor within the specified time constraints.
12. To manage and respond to any data queries received as directed by Research Team.
13. To maintain a monthly accrual list of all studies and distribute among the relevant members of the MDTs.
14. To report accrual data on all patients recruited onto the recruitment database e.g. EDGE.
15. To provide administrative support for research midwives and nurses as required by the research teams across the Trust e.g. send letters and faxes, collecting and returning medical notes, taking and disseminating minutes of meetings.
16. To help implement local and national quality standards, professional standards, recommendations and guidelines from national reports.
17. Ensure that office and clinic supplies are adequately ordered and stored for the smooth running of the trials.
18. The post holder will adhere to the Data Protection Act and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
19. The post holder will act in a professional manner at all times when dealing with patients, their relatives and representatives from both external and internal sources.
20. The post holder will deal with telephone enquiries from staff, patients and carers ensuring that appropriate personnel are informed in order for actions to be taken.
21. The post holder will be expected to represent the Trust in a professional manner at meetings and events, as required.
22. The post holder will be expected to work to ICH/GCP guidelines at all times.
23. As a new post holder, an induction and training programme will be provided for key aspects of this role. The post holder will be expected to take advantage of opportunities to attend meetings and workshops to enhance their knowledge of Clinical Research.
24. Ensure that (s)he follows the Trusts hospital infection prevention and control policies and procedures to protect patients, staff and visitors from healthcare-associated infections. He or she will ensure that (s)he performs the correct hand hygiene procedures, when entering clinical areas.
25. Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of education to a minimum of GCSE level
• NVQ level 3 in Business Administration or Healthcare (or equivalent experience)*
• Experience with BTHFT administration

Knowledge

• A willingness to undergo personal development and learn new skills
• Knowledge of related clinical research
• Knowledge or experience of Admin at BTHFT

Skills

• IT skills including use of Microsoft word, outlook and excel
• Able to work on own initiative/Proactive approach

Experience

• Previous administrative experience
• Able to work unsupervised
• Clinical Trials experience

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.

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals - Bradford Royal Infirmary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 year

Working pattern

Reference number

389-25-7066596

Job locations

Bradford Teaching Hospitals - Bradford Royal Infirmary