Clinical Trial Practitioner

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Research Nurse/Radiographer or Clinical Trial Practitioner at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The post involves supporting Imaging Lead Trials and managing a portfolio of Imaging trials while working autonomously and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance research participation.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Car lease schemes

Season ticket loan

Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Clinical Research experience and working in the NHS are essential.
• Experience of managing complex information or projects.
• Ability to participate in the consent process for patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out research studies according to GCP standards.
• Support accurate and timely feasibility assessments of proposed studies.
• Ensure studies are recruited to time and target.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Independence

Initiative

Innovation

Education

Understanding of clinical research methodology

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Nurse/Radiographer or Clinical Trial Practitioner to join the Imaging Research Team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

The post holder will be required to work cross site to support and coordinate Imaging Lead Trials as part of the Imaging Research team.

The post-holder will be required to work with all members of the Multi-disciplinary team in the recruitment, screening and care of patients entering into clinical trials. The successful applicant will be required to work autonomously and will be responsible for managing a portfolio of Imaging trials whereby they can make a valued contribution to increasing the number of patients participating in research to meet national targets.

The post requires excellent communication skills, an understanding of scientific protocols, and the ability to work autonomously.

Experience in working within the field of research is essential, Imaging experience desirable.

The post is full time for a fixed term 12 months Maternity Cover. Part time will also be considered.

Main duties of the job

• Assist in carrying out research studies according to GCP standards in strict accordance withthe protocol and with local Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support accurate and timely feasibility assessments of proposed studies
• Ensure studies are recruited to time and target set out in contract
• Support research studies in accordance to NIHR benchmark; recruitment of first patientwithin 30days of NHS permission.
• Support the process of gaining relevant NHS permissions for research studies.
• Prepare patient documentation for research-related treatment clinics, accurate recordsof patient care, maintain source data and Case Report Forms and all other trial documentsin a manner conducive to audit.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of Research Governance, GCP and current legislationrelating to research, and to keep up-to-date with changes and new developments.
• Develop an understanding of the roles of the Integrated Research Application System (IRAS)Co-ordinated System for Gaining NHS Permissions (CSP), Research Management &Governance arrangements and Research Ethics Committees.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

• Understanding of clinical research methodology

Experience

• Clinical Research experience
• Experience of managing complex information or projects
• Working in the NHS
• Participation in consent process for patients entering clinical research
• Experience of working independently and as part of a team

Skills

• Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance.
• Ability to innovate and respond to change

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.