Clinical Trials Assistant

This vacancy is open to employees of Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust only.

Band 3: 24937 - 26598 

Permanent contract

Full time hours: 37.5 per week

Base: Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road Cosham PO6 3LY

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is looking for a highly motivated Clinical Trials Assistant to join our research team. We are proud to be developing a team of like-minded individuals those that can live and breathe our core values and help us to provide unprecedented levels of care that we know each and every patient deserves.

This is a full-time position worked over a Monday to Friday pattern. Occasional weekends and public holidays may be required with notice.

You will join an experienced supportive team in working across a range of studies which may include commercial and non-commercial interventional and observational research. You will provide clinical and administrative support to research teams in order to facilitate recruitment into high quality clinical research.

You will be involved in all aspects of trial delivery from set up to completion. This will include pre-screening and screening participants supporting informed consent conversations and trial follow up ultimately ensuring the smooth running of studies and providing continuous support for our trial volunteers.

In return we will be able to facilitate and support you with additional training and education relevant to the role study-specific training as well as the opportunity to gain experience from other research teams within Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and other research partners.

As part of the Single Corporate Service this role is a designated site-based role however the post holder will be part of the Corporate Service team which provides a service across both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

As the single corporate service will be delivered across both organisations individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites.  The frequency and arrangements will be discussed on an individual basis and the staff mobility local agreement will apply. 

You will be responsible for supporting the day to day running of clinical trials from the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Portfolio and other commercial trials. You will support the set up of trials identify eligible patients receive consent for specified studies arrange follow up visits prepare clinic notes data entry maintain clinical trial records whilst preserving confidentiality.

There may be occasions when you will be asked to support other areas within the Trust to achieve research targets depending on your skills and knowledge. Research experience is an advantage although this is not essential as development will be supported.

The post holder will work in accordance with the Department of Healths Research Governance Framework (DH 2001) the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations (SI 1031/2004 and later amendments) and other relevant regulations and guidelines. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training will be given to the successful candidate.

If you would like to be part of this dynamic research and innovation team and feel that you can fulfil this post we would like to hear from you; Informal visits are highly recommended prior to application please contact Michelle Baker Moffatt 

Please see attached Job description for additional information. 

Qualifications :

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• NVQ 3 level of knowledge and training
• Computer literate with knowledge of patient administration & Microsoft office systems 
• Evidence of continuing personal/professional development
• Completed Care Certificate or ability to complete within 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training for research
• Previous experience of clinical trials or research projects

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of technical skills and capability
• An understanding of medical terminology and clinical processes
• Technical and computer skills using specialised software
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken
• Ability to work as part of a team but also able to use own initiative and work without supervision
• Innovative and adaptable to change

Desirable

• Previous experience of clinical trials or research projects
• Experienced in vital; signs observation

Personal Qualities

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective communicator
• Ability to act and ensure delivery
• Responsive and flexible attitude/approach
• Knowledge of medical terminology.          

Additional Information :

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ Race Equality and Disability and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time