Clinical Research Practitioner – TREASURE study

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Job summary

A health research organization in the UK seeks a Clinical Research Practitioner for the TREASURE study. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing study participants, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols, and executing participant care strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to handle clinical responsibilities effectively. This position is crucial for maintaining the integrity of clinical trials and patient care.

Qualifications

• Professional responsibilities in clinical trials.
• Ability to manage consent and participant communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage participant pathways in research studies.
• Maintain participant records and document medical information.
• Assess surgical wounds and manage clinical incidents.

Job description

Clinical Research Practitioner – TREASURE study

Clinical and Communication Responsibilities Manage study participants acting as a professional in ensuring a duty of care to the participant and their families. Work within relevant regulations and ICH GCP (International Conference on Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice) ensuring that the clinical trial protocol is adhered to at all times. Devise, implement and evaluate strategies for identifying eligible participants for research studies, including liaising with clinical staff. Participate in the informed consent process acting as a resource and support to participants and their families. Take informed consent and ensure on-going consent. Co- ordinate the research participant pathway from screening through to study closure. Undertake research data collection through observations, interviews, case note review and phone calls. Maintain adequate participant records and ensure all relevant information is documented in the medical electronic notes or relevant clinical information systems and communicated with clinical teams. Report any adverse events or health concerns which occur whilst the participant is taking part in the study to the appropriate doctor or nurse in a timely manner, and to the appropriate principal or co-investigator. Perform tasks requiring clinical skills, including assessing surgical wounds for signs of infection and assisting with wound swabbing sample preparation as stipulated in approved protocols and laboratory manuals as required. Responsible for safe tracking, storage, efficient transport and robust documentation of participants samples. Liaise with the clinical team to organise and ensure that study specific investigations are undertaken according to the protocol, obtain and document the results. Report any side effects or adverse events according to protocol guidelines and within the required timeframe. Act as a patient advocate. Report any deviation from normal practice to senior staff and agree changes in care programme. Deal with concerns raised by participants in a proactive manner and take remedial action as necessary. Report to the senior clinical research staff any clinical incidences. Assist in managing incidents, accidents and complaints in accordance with Trust Policies. Manage clinical incidents effectively. Please see job description document for full responsibilities.