Trial Coordinator

Transskribo; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider is seeking a Trial Coordinator to support and coordinate research studies into mental health. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mental health research and trial coordination experience. Responsibilities include ensuring the smooth running of projects, applying for necessary permissions, and writing reports. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Excellent employee wellbeing support

27-33 days annual leave

Flexible and remote working arrangements

NHS Pension Scheme

Career development opportunities

Training and various discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in recruiting service users into research.
• Ability to write reports for funders and prepare publications.
• Knowledge of quality standards like ICH-GCP.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the research project.
• Apply for permissions from the Health Research Authority.
• Support trial coordination efforts and manage workload.

Skills

Mental health research background

Trial coordination experience

Ability to manage workload autonomously

Collaboration with research networks

Education

Degree in psychology, nursing, or health services research

Job description

The post holder will be based within the diverse and experienced Research & Development team in Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and will be responsible for supporting and coordinating a research study into mental health in adults.

The post holder will be based within the Research and Development team based in Leeds but will be expected to work across the UK at our ten recruiting sites, when required. The Trial Coordinator will support and coordinate the Easy ECG project. The ideal candidate will have a mental health research background (e.g., psychology, nursing, health services research) and experience in trial coordination and recruiting service users into research.

The primary aim of this post is to ensure the smooth running of the project and the cost-effective use of resources. Responsibilities include setting up and running the research, applying for permissions such as from the Health Research Authority (HRA), and ensuring site setups follow established procedures. The role involves writing interim and final reports for funders and preparing papers for publication as part of an dissemination strategy.

The Trial Coordinator will lead trial coordination efforts, working autonomously and managing their workload. They will ensure high standards of practice at adoption sites in accordance with quality standards like ICH-GCP and professional conduct codes. Collaboration with sites, universities, the public, and research networks is essential. The post involves supporting sites in identifying and recruiting eligible mental health service users and carers, providing information and support, and ensuring adherence to research governance standards.

The post holder will also provide care and advice to service users and carers regarding their involvement in clinical trials, including managing adverse events, in close liaison with R&D departments.

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is a leading provider of mental health and learning disability services, with strong links to universities and a reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and development.

Benefits include excellent employee wellbeing support, 27-33 days annual leave, flexible and remote working arrangements, NHS Pension Scheme, career development opportunities, training, and various discounts.

There is also a bank department offering roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support, and administration. Permanent staff are automatically enrolled in the bank.

Applicants requiring a visa must note that the Trust provides sponsorship only for registered healthcare practitioners, not for Healthcare Support Workers. The Trust recruits based on values and qualifications, considering lived experience as an advantage, and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Further information, including the job description and person specification, can be found in the attached documents. For reasonable adjustments or more information, contact the Recruitment team or see the candidate guide provided.