Clinical Research Practitioner - I

Job overview

We are looking for candidates interested in building a career in research in one of the biggest oncology and haematology research teams in London.  This Clinical Research Practitioner post will sit in our Lung Oncology Research Team.

After completing a fully comprehensive induction package you will find yourself leading the co-ordination of an agreed portfolio of clinical trials, assisting in trial set up, identifying patients and discussing trials with them, collecting and reporting data and supporting patients and their carers throughout treatment. Successful candidates will be excellent communicators with an eye for detail and a commitment to improving patient choices, care and outcomes.

Main duties of the job

• Acting as patient and participant advocate at all times, the post holder will be expected to co-ordinate research clinics and organise study related care. They will implement and evaluate strategies to identify and assist in the enrolment of research participants. The post-holder will lead on a portfolio of research studies and perform a range of clinical assessments in line with accepted standards of practice. They will communicate proactively with the study and clinical teams to ensure good participant experience and adherence to study protocols. The post holder will be responsible for case report form completion, site file management, implementation of amendments and maintenance of databases. They will act as mentor and support for new and junior team members. They will contribute to quality assurance processes within the team. The post holder will ensure the well-being of participants by adhering to study protocols, relevant regulations and local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification which outlines the full and detailed responsibilities of this role. More information can be gained from contacting us on the details below.

• Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients and participants come first.
• Work within relevant regulations and ICH GCP (International Conference on Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice) ensuring that the clinical trial protocol is adhered to at all times.

• For specific studies post holder may be delegated to obtain consent from participants in line with Trust policy and research protocol.

• Lead on a portfolio of trials and coordinate participation. This requires liaising with the clinical team to organise and ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken according to the protocol, paying particular attention to accurate data collection and dissemination and version control of essential documentation.
• Devise, implement and evaluate strategies for recruiting participants into clinical studies and identify individuals potentially eligible for research studies. Gain permissions for research contacts.
• Organise and facilitate participant appointments and follow-up phone calls.
• Update participant study and medical records to accurately document study related activity and procedures.
• Ensure the confidentiality of verbal, written and computerised information.
• Complete case report forms in a precise and timely manner, ensuring that all the relevant clinical data in the participant’s medical notes and study file is transcribed accurately.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the Investigator Site Files.