Clinical Trial Coordinator

Austin Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing program

Onsite childcare

Mentoring and career development

Discounted fitness memberships

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Austin Health in Melbourne's Northern Suburbs is seeking a Clinical Trial Coordinator within the MIT Neuroscience PET Research Program. You will coordinate trials from setup through recruitment, follow-ups and close-out, ensuring adherence to protocols and Good Clinical Practice.

Required are an RM registered nurse (Division 1) with NMBA, plus 3+ years nursing experience, and competency in venepuncture/IV cannulation.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMBA registration
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience in a clinical setting
• Experience coordinating clinical trials or research studies is desirable
• Competency in venepuncture and IV cannulation
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned clinical trials and research studies from setup through recruitment, visits and close-out.
• Maintain familiarity with protocols, investigator brochures, approvals and study requirements.
• Ensure activities and documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Coordinate participant screening, imaging visits and follow-up and communicate requirements.

Skills

Venepuncture

IV cannulation

Organisational skills

Written/verbal communication

Interpersonal communication

Trial coordination

Education

Registered Nurse (Division 1) with NMBA registration

Job description

Austin Health - Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC

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• Make a difference through Neuroscience Research
• 38 hours per week (+ ADO)

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About the Department of Molecular Imaging and Therapy (MIT)

The Department of Molecular Imaging and Therapy (MIT) is a multidisciplinary service providing diagnostic imaging, therapy and research services and is one of Australia’s leading molecular imaging departments. The department has extensive PET/CT, SPECT/CT, radiopharmaceutical production and research capabilities, with established research programs in neuroscience and oncology.

The Neuroscience PET Research Program has a strong focus on the development and application of molecular imaging techniques for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Research activities include beta-amyloid imaging in ageing and dementia and dopaminergic imaging in Parkinson's disease. The program works collaboratively with research and industry partners, including the University of Melbourne, the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, CSIRO and international organisations.

About the role

The Clinical Trial Coordinator supports the safe, efficient and compliant coordination of clinical trials and research studies undertaken within the MIT Neuroscience PET Research Program. The role reports to the Neuroscience Research Manager and works closely with investigators, research nurses, technologists, scientists, nursing and medical staff, external trial teams and study monitors to ensure study activities are delivered in accordance with approved protocols, Good Clinical Practice and relevant Austin Health requirements.

A regular day will see you:

• Coordinate assigned clinical trials and research studies from study set-up through recruitment, study visits, follow-up and close-out activities.
• Maintain familiarity with current protocols, investigator brochures, study manuals, ethics/governance approvals and study-specific requirements.
• Ensure study activities and documentation are completed accurately, within required timeframes and in accordance with approved protocols and delegated responsibilities.
• Coordinate participant screening, appointments, imaging visits and follow-up, including communication of study and preparation requirements.

About you

You will have excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You'll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skill set.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• A Registered Nurse (Division 1) registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Considerable nursing knowledge and experience (at least 3 years) or interest demonstrating the appropriate competencies and skills for the job and clinical setting.
• Competency in venepuncture and/or IV cannulation.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage time efficiently and prioritise delegated tasks.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Desirable but not essential:

• Previous experience coordinating clinical trials, clinical research or complex participant-based research studies.
• Experience in PET, nuclear medicine, radiology, neuroscience, or another imaging-based clinical environment.
• Current Good Clinical Practice certification, or ability to obtain and maintain certification.
• Hold a current Radiation User License to perform safe injection of radiopharmaceuticals, or be willing to obtain certification.

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities.

Work with us!

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Svetlana Bozinovski, Research Manager at ***************@austin.org.au