Cardiovascular Research Data Coordinator

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a capable administrator to support cardiovascular research projects, handling data entry and trial documentation, and coordinating with Research Nurses and other staff. You will contribute to complex data management and ensure accurate case report form submissions while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity in a busy research setting.

This role requires Secondary education with A Levels, strong IT skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Secondary school education with A Levels at grade C or above.
• Literate, articulate and numerate.
• Strong IT skills and experience with MS Office.
• Confidentiality and accuracy in handling trial data.

Responsibilities

• Complex data entry, and general research administration for allocated clinical trials.
• Submission of documentation to MREC, LREC and R&D as appropriate.
• Liaise with research staff to ensure safe conduct of clinical trials.
• Work with the Cardiovascular Research Support Team to co-ordinate trials.
• Maintain accurate trial databases and paper files; submit case report forms.
• Ensure trials meet ICH GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with project work with the Department.
• Coordinate with trial coordinators to set up and run trials.
• Uphold confidentiality and professional standards.

Skills

Data entry

MS Office

Confidentiality

Administrative support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Education

Secondary school education with A Levels

Tools

MS Access

Electronic data capture (EDC)

Job description

The post holder will be key to the administration of and support for research projects (mainly listed on the NIHR Portfolio) which are supported by the Cardiovascular Research Support Team. In particular the post holder will be responsible for data administration for allocated clinical studies., The post holder will be responsible for:

• Complex Data entry, and general research administration for allocated clinical trials.
• Where appropriate, submission of appropriate documentation to relevant authorities including MREC, LREC and Research and Development department.
• Liaise with other research staff to ensure the safe conduct of clinical trials., Work cohesively as a member of the Cardiovascular Research Support Team, assisting in the complex co-ordination of clinical trials.
• Maintain good communication and positive working relationships within the multidisciplinary team including the provision of information and liaising with Research Nurses, Administrators, Investigators and other members of the research teams relating to specific trials.
• Be responsible for accurate completion of complex trial databases and paper files, gaining information from medical notes and databases as necessary. Ensure timely submission of case report forms to the trials offices as appropriate.
• Ensure all trials are run in accordance with the principals of ICH Good Clinical Practice and other regulatory advice.
• Assist with project work undertaken with the Department
• Liaise with commercial and non-commercial trial coordinators to ensure the smooth set up and running of clinical trials., The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
• Literate, articulate and numerate.
• Secondary school education with A Levels at grade C or above.
• Confident IT skills, experience with MS Office Suite
• Awareness of the importance of research and understanding of the research process.
• Aware of the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Must have the ability to develop new skills efficiently.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Good communication skills - verbal / written.
• Strong team spirit.
• Ability to work within a multi-professional team.
• Ability to work independently.
• Works with a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrates flexibility to changing situations
• Aligned to the Trust values.
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times.
• Positive attitude to all tasks and stakeholders.
• Advanced keyboard skills

Desirable criteria

• Secretarial/Office experience.
• Graduate.
• Previous experience of data input in a research setting, familiar with Access database.
• GCP Training.
• Previous employment within the NHS / a health care organisation or a pharmaceutical company.
• Experience of working within a fast-moving environment, able to demonstrate ability to adapt and be flexible.
• Able to demonstrate previous experience of managing multiple tasks and good time management
• Desire to develop the role.
• Previous experience of team working within a healthcare environment.
• Previous experience in a role without constant supervision.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence., Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

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