Care Coordinator - Research Project

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lincoln is seeking a proactive individual for a pivotal role in clinical research coordination. The successful candidate will manage research activities, ensuring adherence to protocols and supporting practices. This position requires strong organisational and communication skills, along with a commitment to maintaining data integrity. Ideal for those with a background in healthcare and a passion for research.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting or public-facing role.
• Proficiency in clinical reporting systems using SystmOne preferred.
• Willingness to travel for study promotion and patient engagement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for studies.
• Import, analyse, and run clinical reports using SystmOne.
• Drive patient outreach and study promotion.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Healthcare-related qualification

Good standard of secondary education, including Maths and English

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, and detail-oriented individual to contribute to the successful delivery of clinical research initiatives. This pivotal role involves coordinating diverse research-related activities while ensuring strict adherence to protocols and offering exceptional support to participating practices.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Exceptional organisational and communication abilities.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and juggle multiple priorities efficiently.
• Proficiency in clinical reporting systems using SystmOne (Preferred).
• Willingness to travel to facilitate study promotion and patient engagement activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, adept at building rapport with patients and different GP practices.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Initiative and independence in handling responsibilities and problem-solving.
• An understanding of data coordination and collection, with a commitment to maintaining data accuracy and integrity.
• High attention to detail and a systematic, methodical approach to tasks.
• Solid understanding of medical and clinical terminology to effectively support research activities.

Strengths and Abilities (Essential):

• A respectful and patient demeanour when interacting with patients and colleagues.
• Consistently professional, reliable, and results-oriented conduct.
• A solution-focused mindset with the ability to take the initiative and deliver results within tight timelines.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Expressions of Interest (EOI): Submit and manage EOIs for studies following specific protocols, ensuring a separate submission is completed for each participating practice.
• Clinical Reporting: Import, analyse, and run clinical reports using SystmOne systems to support research activities.
• Patient Outreach: Send timely and accurate invitations to eligible patients via text, email, and post.
• Study Promotion: Drive engagement by creating and distributing promotional materials, including posters, flyers, and emails. Some travel may be required, and a valid driver’s license is desirable.
• Financial Claims: Prepare and submit research support cost claims on behalf of practices with precision and attention to detail.
• Dashboard Management: Regularly update practices' research dashboards to ensure accurate tracking of progress and project status.

General

The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties not identified here to meet the needs of the service; however, these would not exceed the level expected at this grade.

About us

IMP Healthcare

We are a Primary Care Network (PCN) with 9 member GP practices in the Lincolnshire area. A PCN is a group of GP practices working together to provide NHS services to our patients. IMP Healthcare currently provides the following services to over 70,000 patients: Mental Health, Social Prescribing, Enhanced Health in Care Homes, House Bound Patients services, clinical pharmacy, first contact physiotherapy. We also provide an Extended Access service, allowing patients to access appointments outside of core GP hours.

Job responsibilities

• Coordinate Expressions of Interest (EOIs): Submit and manage EOIs for studies following specific protocols, ensuring a separate submission is completed for each participating practice.
• Clinical Reporting: Import, analyse, and run clinical reports using SystmOne systems to support research activities.
• Patient Outreach: Send timely and accurate invitations to eligible patients via text, email, and post.
• Study Promotion: Drive engagement by creating and distributing promotional materials, including posters, flyers, and emails. Some travel may be required, and a valid driver’s license is desirable.
• Financial Claims: Prepare and submit research support cost claims on behalf of practices with precision and attention to detail.
• Dashboard Management: Regularly update practices' research dashboards to ensure accurate tracking of progress and project status.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting or in a public-facing role.
• Primary Care / General Practice Experience.
• Good IT and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Good standard of secondary education, including Maths and English.
• Healthcare-related qualification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.