Radiology Clinical Research Coordinator

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university hospital trust is seeking a motivated individual to manage clinical trials and support research activities. This 12-month contract requires at least 1 year of experience in a clinical trial setting and skills in communication and organisation. Ideal candidates should have a life sciences degree and be familiar with data management and trial documentation. The role involves coordinating research activities and maintaining compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a clinical trial setting.
• 1 year data entry/management in trials.
• Experience interacting with the general public.
• Experience working in a team on joint projects.

Responsibilities

• Administer day-to-day management of clinical trials.
• Coordinate research engagement activities.
• Maintain trial documentation and version control.
• Track recruitment data and attend MDT meetings.
• Support monitoring visits and trial closure activities.
• Organise and prepare in-house meetings and events.

Skills

Excellent organisation

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

IT skills including Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to communicate with patients sympathetically

Education

Life sciences degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated individual to support the Department, Trust and University’s clinical research agenda. The role is a 12‑month contract with a possibility of extension for another 12 months.

Main duties

• Administer day‑to‑day management of clinical trials in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and the team’s SOPs.
• Coordinate research engagement activities including drop‑in sessions, tutorials, conferences and training sessions.
• Assist Research Leads with recruitment to training roles and with feasibility and expressions of interest.
• Liaise with pharmacy, finance, radiology and laboratories to set up new trials and ensure all regulatory, sponsor and local requirements are satisfied before trials commence.
• Maintain trial documentation, version control, amend protocols and keep electronic and paper documents stored appropriately.
• Track recruitment data using local data trackers and the portfolio management system EDGE; attend MDT meetings to promote patient recruitment and processing screening logs.
• Work with the Research Delivery Team to complete randomisation, schedule requirements and to keep patient and public involvement a priority.
• Support monitoring visits and trial closure activities, including archiving data and giving progress reports to REC, R&D, sponsors and regulatory bodies.
• Organise and prepare in‑house meetings and events, prepare event minutes and coordinate the monthly Radiology newsletter and the Imaging Research Group intranet page.

Qualifications

• Essential education – Life sciences degree or equivalent experience.
• Essential experience – Minimum 1 year in a clinical trial setting; 1 year data entry/management in trials; experience interacting with the general public; experience working in a team on joint projects.
• Desirable education – Recent GCP training or qualification in research/clinical trials.
• Desirable experience – NHS and radiology department experience; teaching or training experience; experience organising meetings and events.
• Essential skills – Excellent organisation, oral and written communication, attention to detail, IT skills including Excel and PowerPoint; ability to communicate with patients sympathetically.
• Desirable skills – Experience in medical/clinical research, research governance, and project management.

EEO Statement

St George’s Hospital Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing a supportive work environment free from discrimination. We comply with the Equality Act 2010 and all relevant equality and diversity policies to foster a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Legal

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