Clinical Trial Support officer

Job overview

This role is not eligible  for Sponsorship.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Clinical Trials Support Officer (CTSO) to join the Trust, supporting the delivery of commercial National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) portfolio research clinical trials. This will involve the coordination of blood sampling and processing for active clinical trials as well as providing support to study teams and clinicians carrying out research.  A competency in venepuncture would be desirable and the post holder must be able to demonstrate experience of previous sample processing and management.

The post-holder will assist with effective systems for stock control of clinical trial kits and work closely with research practitioners, study investigators and the research team to support communication across a large organisation.

It is essential that the applicant has a minimum qualification at NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject and must be able to demonstrate good communication skills and attention to detail.

The post is advertised as full time for 12 months and will be based at the Lantern Centre, Preston although the post-holder will be an ‘agile’ worker and is expected to work across Lancashire.

If you feel that you have the necessary skills, drive and experience to successfully contribute to this team, we look forward to hearing from you.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will assist with the coordination of blood sampling and processing for active clinical trials across the Trust research portfolio and will maintain effective systems for stock control of clinical trial kits. They will work closely with Research Practitioners, study investigators and the Research Team to support robust feasibility and screening processes and preparation of submissions for NHS Capacity and Capability.

The post holder will be required to work in other departments across the Tryst including across Trust sites.

• Assisting research practitioners with preparation for clinical visits and taking of blood samples
• Supporting researchers in the set up and management of clinical trials
• Being responsible for complex data collection, transcribing information into case report forms in accordance with Good Clinical Practice
• Supporting research practitioners with the processing of tissue samples for clinical trials as per individual trial protocol.
• Liaising with external trial coordinating centres and research sponsors to ensure safe and timely transfer of samples as required
• Supporting research practitioners with the processing of tissue samples for clinical trials as per individual trial protocol
• Being responsible for complex data collection, transcribing information into case report forms in accordance with Good Clinical Practice .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Liaising with external trial coordinating centres and research sponsors to ensure safe and timely transfer of samples as required.
• Managing stock control of clinical trials consumables.
• Maintaining clear and accurate records pertaining to samples and stock for clinical trials.
• Working with clinical delivery team to manage own workload across a wide range of specialities.
• Meeting regularly with the research teams to ensure all required parties are aware of the current status of on-going projects.

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

To arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact Gillian Welch, Senior Research Nurse [email protected]