Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

Job overview

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 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.

Main duties of the job

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) coordination of clinical research activities across multiple studies. The post holder will be expected to lead activities and provide training and oversight across the department. The post holder will be expected to develop specialised skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials, the therapies and relevant disease types.

• 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 set up and day to day conduct of clinical trials/studies from set-up 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaise with Finance team to raise invoices for both commercial and non-commercial studies and ensuring income and expenditure is checked tracked and paid into relevant accounts

• Prepare, submit and manage amendments to essential clinical research documentation.
• Promote peoples’ equity, diversity and rights, through ensuring that own and others’ practice is in the best interests of patients     •    Develop own knowledge and expertise within the speciality / research field
• Assist the Chief or Principal Investigator with the development of study protocols outlining the purpose and methodology of the study.
• Develop and/or review other essential clinical research documents including patient information sheets/letters, informed consent forms as well as regulatory paperwork ensuring compliance with relevant CCRC SOPs, legislative requirements and GCP guidelines.
• Prepare and submit applications for HRA, REC, MHRA and R&D/CLRN approvals.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

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