Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

University College London Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

The use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it, then they are required to declare this in their supporting statement.

Job overview

The Rheumatology Research Department is looking for a Senior Research Coordinator to work on a portfolio of UCLH sponsored and hosted studies for adult and adolescent patients with inflammatory conditions.

You will be responsible for the setup and coordination of clinical research studies following Good Clinical Practice and data protection guidelines, as well as national and local standard operating procedures.
Current studies include interventional trials of medicinal products (Phase I to IV) and observational projects.

The successful candidate will work closely with clinicians and academics in a close-knit team of research nurses and coordinators. They will provide support to a Junior Research Coordinator and will be expected to develop their skills and knowledge to support colleagues to deliver a portfolio of studies.

This is a varied role suitable for a highly proficient person with great communication skills who enjoys working across multiple projects in a collaborative manner. Candidates should be proficient computer users and have an interest in clinical research and rheumatology.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator is an autonomous practitioner working within the Rheumatology Research Team. They are responsible for coordinating research activities within the department working within ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) coordination of clinical research activities across multiple studies. The post holder will be expected to lead activities and provide training and oversight across the department. The post holder will be expected to develop specialised skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials, the therapies and relevant disease types.

1. Maintain health, safety and security of self and others in own work area through ensuring own and others' knowledge of relevant local / national policies and procedures, and that these are adhered to.
2. Coordinate all aspects of the set up and day to day conduct of clinical trials/studies from set-up to close down in accordance with ICH GCP, NHS Research Governance and, for Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs), the EU Directive on clinical trials.
3. Ensure costings for all new studies are undertaken, liaising across departments to accurately complete the NIHR industry costing template. Receive and check invoices and deal with any queries relating to them. Maintain oversight of income from studies.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Liaise with Finance team to raise invoices for both commercial and non-commercial studies and ensuring income and expenditure is checked, tracked and paid into relevant accounts.
2. Prepare, submit and manage amendments to essential clinical research documentation.
3. Promote peoples' equity, diversity and rights, through ensuring that own and others' practice is in the best interests of patients.
4. Develop own knowledge and expertise within the speciality / research field.
5. Assist the Chief or Principal Investigator with the development of study protocols outlining the purpose and methodology of the study.
6. Develop and/or review other essential clinical research documents including patient information sheets/letters, informed consent forms as well as regulatory paperwork ensuring compliance with relevant CCRC SOPs, legislative requirements and GCP guidelines.
7. Prepare and submit applications for HRA, REC, MHRA and R&D/CLRN approvals.

Person specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Science related degree or equivalent.
• Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of setting up and coordinating clinical trials in an NHS setting.
• Experience of managing and developing databases and spreadsheets and data entry.
• Experience of working as part of a team and collaboratively across multi-professional teams.

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Computer literacy including Microsoft products and experience of using research related database/network including EDGE, Clinical Governance and CPMS.

Communication

Essential criteria

• Able to communicate accurately and effectively with patients and colleagues, verbally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with professional, managerial and multi-disciplinary groups.

Personal and People Development

Essential criteria

• Experience of supervision of junior staff and delivering training.

Specific Requirements

Essential criteria

• This post will be required to work occasionally outside office hours for Patient and Public involvement events.

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 664.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)