Clinical Trials Administrator

Job overview

We are looking for a self-motivated, well organised and methodical Clinical Trial Administrator to join the research team at Darent Valley Hospital. Ideally with previous clinical research experience and NHS experience, you will work within the guidelines and policies for the conduct of clinical trials, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with the principles of GCP. The post will involve various aspects of clinical trial work including; trial set-up, data management, data collection, sample packaging, communication with trial sponsors, monitors and the wider research community, maintaining both paper and electronic records to support the team. As a proactive administrator you will be involved in all meetings with the research team, doctors and nurses during set up of the trial to understand the trials that you are supporting and provide this information to colleagues across the trust.

For further information or informal discussion, please contact Angela Agore, Lead Research Nurse on 01322 428100 ext 8348 or Bridget Fuller, R&D Manager on ext 8393.

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship.  All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

Main duties of the job

The Post holder will support the research aims of the Trust and NIHR Research Delivery Network to improve the speed, quality and integration of clinical research, through successful delivery of clinical trials. As a proactive administrator the post holder will be involved in all meetings with the research team, doctors, nurses, AHPs, support services and Sponsors during set up of the trial to understand the trials they are supporting and provide this information to colleagues across the trust.

The post will involve various aspects of clinical trial work including; trial set-up, site file maintenance, data management through timely collection, co-ordination and submission of data, communication with trial sponsors, monitors and the wider research community. The post holder will be proficient in maintaining both paper and electronic records to support both the teams and trial processes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities: to include level of responsibility for:

Prepare patient information sheets and consent forms concerning trials

Organise the packaging and shipment of diagnostic samples

Maintain spreadsheets/databases on patient recruitment.

Responsible for updating all information pertaining to trials in order to ensure that patients are in receipt of the correct information prior to entry into any clinical trial programme.

To support the safe conduct of research and to provide assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants (patients) are protected.

Facilitate reporting of study adverse events to the trial centre and R&D Department.

To assist with the co-ordination of the patient’s journey through the clinical trial protocol e.g. requisition and organisation of any necessary investigations

Please see attached job description for further information.