Clinical Trials Coordinator

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Greater London is looking for a part-time Clinical Trials Coordinator for a 6-month contract. You will be responsible for assisting in the provision of a clinical research service for various trials, coordinating patient activities, managing data collection, and supporting investigators. Ideal candidates will have experience in clinical trials and patient care coordination, along with excellent communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research and patient care within a prominent healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating clinical trials and patient management is essential.
• Familiarity with trial-specific paperwork and data collection required.
• Excellent communication skills to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in provision of clinical research services for trials.
• Coordinate patient activities and oversee patient care.
• Manage data collection, entry, and resolve discrepancies.
• Support investigators and teams at recruiting sites.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Data management

Clinical trials knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

Job overview

This is a part-time ( WTE) Clinical Trials Coordinator position for a 6-month contract.

The post holder will assist in the provision of a clinical research service for a portfolio of national and local, including RDN-adopted, clinical trials undertaken at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust within the Orthopaedic department. The focus of the work will be on portfolio adopted studies, non-commercial and commercial. This will be decided after liaison with Trauma & Orthopaedic R&D lead and Orthopaedic Research Governance and Feasibility (RGF).

The post holder will also be involved in follow-up and completion of relevant trial specific paperwork. Responsibilities will include co-ordinating patient activity and overseeing patient care at all stages of the research pathway; data management (collecting data, entering data and resolving discrepancies) and working with clinical research organisations and sponsors to satisfy audit and monitoring requirements. With respect to multi-centre trials sponsored by KCH, the post holder will be expected to support investigators and their teams at recruiting sites.

The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, including but not restricted to the Investigators, Research Manager, clinicians, Research Governance and pharmacy. The post holder will be involved in the running of in-house, national and international Trauma and Orthopaedic research trials.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure all relevant documents and approvals are in place at each site prior to subject recruitment.
• Identify patients suitable for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics, Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, and screening electronic and paper patient notes,.
• Ensure patients are fully informed prior to entry in any clinical trial programme.
• Assist in consenting, randomising, allocating of treatment of patients.
• Evaluate patient eligibility for clinical trials entry by co-ordinating pre-study tests, obtaining results and arranging appropriate appointments according to trial protocol.
• Coordinate all ongoing study visits and investigations as per the protocol.
• Act as a resource and support to patients and their relatives, explaining practical aspects of clinical trials.
• Coordinate the collection of any biological samples required as part of the clinical trials and ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens.
• Maintain adequate and accurate patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented in the patient’s medical notes.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of Case Report Forms (CRFs).
• Manage the co-ordination and computerisation of data generated from clinical trials.
• Provide specific advice and signposting to support as appropriate.

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.