About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) to join the Hammersmith & Fulham Partnership Research Unit. We are seeking a motivated and proactive individual with previous experience delivering clinical research and a current Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) certification to support our growing portfolio of commercial and non-commercial research studies.
This is an on-site role.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary research team delivering Phase IIIV clinical trials and observational studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas within primary care. The post holder will undertake delegated clinical and research activities, ensuring studies are conducted safely, efficiently and in compliance with ICH-GCP, the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, study protocols and local Standard Operating Procedures.
About us
HFP Medical is a forward thinking Primary Care Network incorporating 5 large surgeries in and around Hammersmith. We are a single organisation PCN GP partnership with 32 partners.
We provide a supportive and collaborative environment.
You will work at our Research Hub, located at Richford Gate Medical Practice.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary research team delivering Phase IIIV clinical trials and observational studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas within primary care. The post holder will undertake delegated clinical and research activities, ensuring studies are conducted safely, efficiently and in compliance with ICH-GCP, the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, study protocols and local Standard Operating Procedures.
Key Responsibilities Deliver research studies in accordance with approved study protocols, ICH-GCP and local SOPs.
Coordinate and independently conduct protocol-specific study visits within delegated responsibilities.
Identify, screen and recruit eligible participants.
Support the informed consent process where delegated.
Perform venepuncture, ECGs, vital signs, anthropometric measurements, point-of-care testing and biological sample collection/processing.
Maintain accurate source documentation and complete paper/electronic CRFs.
Document and report adverse events, serious adverse events and protocol deviations.
Support sponsor monitoring visits, audits and MHRA inspections.
Work collaboratively with investigators, research pharmacists, research nurses, GPs, sponsors and CROs.
Maintain participant confidentiality and promote participant-centred care.
Contribute to SOP development, quality improvement and service development.
Maintain competency through continuing professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in a relevant life sciences or healthcare discipline, or equivalent experience. Current ICH-GCP certification.
Desirable
NIHR Clinical Research Practitioner Directory registration
Experience Essential
Previous experience delivering commercial and/or academic clinical research. Experience recruiting participants and conducting research visits. Experience with venepuncture and participant-facing clinical procedures. Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
Experience in primary care research. Experience using SystmOne. Experience supporting MHRA inspections
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name H&F Partnership
Address Richford Gate Medical Practice
Richford Street
London
W67HY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northendmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)