Assistant Trial Coordinator

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

An exciting opportunity exists for a 1 year fixed term Assistant Trial Coordinator to be part of the Women's and Children's Division Research Unit supporting and delivering high quality clinical research studies. The unit facilitates the delivery of research across the whole division with a substantial children's portfolio of studies and an increasing portfolio of women's health studies. The unit covers all clinical specialties within the Division. It is expected that the post holder will support the research delivery team on a portfolio of paediatric research studies including Paediatric Oncology Clinical trials.

A full-time fixed term post role of 37.5 hours/week is now available. The post holder will be with the team based in the UHBW Education and Research Centre and on the Coral Reef (Clinical Research Facility) in the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.

The post holder will support the safe conduct of all research, study set up and trial co-ordination including providing direct support for interventional drug trials, in accordance with the regulatory and legal frameworks. This will entail wide collaboration with clinicians and research staff to facilitate the successful conduct of trials.

The work requires initiative, accuracy and attention to detail. The post holder will be in contact with a broad professional group, as well as members of the public, and is expected to represent the Trust well at all times.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have good computer skills to include database input experience, and use of Word and Excel. You will be able to collect and enter data that is accurate, clear and precise and to strict timelines. Experience in the NHS is desirable, but not essential, as an orientation programme will be provided. The post holder will have contact with trial participants as well as the multi-disciplinary team and research team so good communication skills are essential.

The post holder will be a flexible, motivated team player and will have a keen interest in pursuing a wider knowledge and understanding of clinical research. The role will be involved with all aspects of study co-ordination and management.

The post holder will be expected to work closely with all members of the W&C Research Unit team and multidisciplinary team within the hospital.

All work will be carried out in accordance with the EU Directive, ICH-GCP, Research Governance and local Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.

Workloads will be prioritised and managed by the individual, with appropriate training and/or support.

The post holder will be expected to undertake duties accurately and efficiently.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Qualified to at least A level standard
• Up to date training in ICH-GCP / research governance
• Relevant qualification in management or administration

Knowledge and Experience

• Good understanding of medical terminology as an administrator
• Project management experience (evidenced, for example, by previous experience of co-ordinating a research study or project in the work place).
• Experience of working with confidential and/or personal information
• NHS or research administration experience, including trial set up and data entry
• Experience of working within a health care setting in a patient facing environment

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use Microsoft Office and related packages, including databases, spreadsheets
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with people (evidenced, for example, by previous experience of working in a large team)
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to be proactive at solving problems and troubleshooting.
• Have knowledge of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms
• Ability to work flexibly according to role need
• Interest in and enthusiasm for clinical research within healthcare
• Willingness to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

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.