Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

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.

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):

• 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.
• Coordinate all aspects of the setup and day-to-day conduct of clinical trials/studies from setup 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.
• 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.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ellie Hawkins Job title: Rheumatology Research Lead Nurse Email address: ellie.hawkins1@nhs.net