Clinical Trial Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Clinical Trial Practitioner within a leading NHS trust, where you will coordinate and manage clinical trials related to anti-cancer treatments. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and trial management. If you are passionate about clinical research and thrive under pressure, this position is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence and innovation in healthcare, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in clinical research and working with oncology patients.
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly to patients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical trials according to GCP regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with key personnel for patient care in trials.

Skills

Clinical Research Experience

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication Skills

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Data Entry

Critical Thinking

Prioritization

Computer Literacy

Education

Degree in Biological Sciences

Tools

Trials Research Management Software (e.g., EDGE)

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trial Practitioner to work as part of the Cancer Research Delivery Group (CRDG) at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with high levels of attention to detail and is energised by working in a challenging and fast-paced environment. The candidate will work within a highly effective team and should have good IT and communication skills. Experience in co-ordinating trials involving systemic anti-cancer agents would be desirable.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Trials Practitioner is an independent practitioner working within the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of a clinical research portfolio comprising in-house, national, and international phase II and III clinical trials (related to anti-cancer treatment or palliative care, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, or supportive care).

The post holder will:

1. Coordinate clinical trials according to GCP regulatory requirements
2. Collaborate with key personnel to ensure continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials
3. Accurately and timely complete trial data and documentation

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with high levels of attention to detail and is energised by working in a challenging and fast-paced environment. The candidate will work within a highly effective team and should have good IT and communication skills. Experience in co-ordinating trials involving systemic anti-cancer agents would be desirable.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care, and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, where our WeCare values and behaviors are visible and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main 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. Please view the attachment/s below for both documents.

Person specification

Experience

• Significant experience of working in a clinical research environment
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience explaining complex concepts to patients clearly and simply
• Experience in teaching patients and staff, formally or informally
• Experience of clinical trial data entry
• Experience working with oncology/haematology patients

Skills

• Proven effectiveness working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Critical attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines/milestones
• Ability to work independently and take charge
• Ability to delegate duties and demonstrate professional development
• Understanding of audit/quality importance
• Effective written communication skills
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
• Experience with Trials Research Management Software e.g., EDGE
• Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
• Understanding and rising to patient recruitment challenges

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of local and national clinical trial regulations
• Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
• Thorough understanding of medical terminology

Qualifications

• Degree in biological sciences or equivalent

Other

• Willingness to work flexible hours occasionally