Clinical Trials Coordinator

Job title:

Clinical Trials Coordinator

Company

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

Job summaryAn excellent opportunity has arisen at the Sutton site of the Royal Marsden Hospital to work within the Department of Haemato-Oncology Unit as a Clinical Trial Coordinator working on our large and varied portfolio.This is a pivotal role and you will be part of a multidisciplinary team including experienced medical and nursing staff, taking part in an exciting range of clinical research studies.Ideally with previous clinical research experience and preferably educated to degree level or equivalent, you will work within the guidelines and policies for the conduct of clinical trials, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with the principles of GCP.The successful applicant should have a flexible approach to their duties and the ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently. In addition, you will have excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and be supportive and open to new initiatives.Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.We often have many applicants for jobs at The Royal Marsden therefore, sadly if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.Main duties of the job

• Responsible for the day-to-day coordination and oversight of allocated clinical trials in the Department.
• Responsible for the set-up and conduct of allocated clinical trials in accordance with regulatory, sponsor and organisational requirements.
• Ensure clinical trials within the Unit are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and Trust SOPs.
• Review the capacity and resource requirements within the Clinical unit for coordination and administrative management of the allocated trials and to advise the unit head accordingly.
• To be an active member of the department, providing regular reports on activity within the Department and highlighting areas of concern.

About usThe Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That’s why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:To liaise with R&D, pharmacy, finance, laboratories, and other support departments in set up of trials and assessment of capacity and capability.To liaise with Sponsors and R&D regarding clinical trial contracts.To liaise with R&D to ensure appropriate material transfer arrangements are in place for trials involving transfer or receipt of tissue.Responsible for essential trial documentation [including training and delegation logs] compilation and maintenance of site files.Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:To liaise with R&D, pharmacy, finance, laboratories, and other support departments in set up of trials and assessment of capacity and capability.

To liaise with Sponsors and R&D regarding clinical trial contracts.To liaise with R&D to ensure appropriate material transfer arrangements are in place for trials involving transfer or receipt of tissue.Responsible for essential trial documentation [including training and delegation logs] compilation and maintenance of site files.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Life Sciences (or equivalent) degree or relevant experience

Desirable

• Recent GCP training

ExperienceEssential

• Has experience of working in a clinical trial setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS or equivalent

SkillsEssential

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Competence in research orientated PC software including Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• Understanding of clinical trials and regulations governing clinical research
• Good level of spoken and written English

Desirable

• Experience of data entry and data management

Other requirementsEssential

• Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role

Person Specification
QualificationsEssential

• Life Sciences (or equivalent) degree or relevant experience

Desirable

• Recent GCP training

ExperienceEssential

• Has experience of working in a clinical trial setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS or equivalent

SkillsEssential

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Competence in research orientated PC software including Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• Understanding of clinical trials and regulations governing clinical research
• Good level of spoken and written English

Desirable

• Experience of data entry and data management

Other requirementsEssential

• Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .Employer detailsEmployer nameThe Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
AddressRoyal Marsden Hospital SuttonSuttonSM2 5PTEmployer’s website

Expected salary

Location

Sutton, Greater London

Job date

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 23:02:21 GMT

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