About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trial Practitioner to work as part of the Cancer Research Delivery Group (CRDG) at St. Bartholomew's Hospital.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with high levels of attention to detail and is energised by working in a challenging and fast paced environment. The candidate will work within a highly effective team and should have good IT and communication skills. Experience in co-ordinating trials involving systemic anti-cancer agents would be desirable
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Trials Practitioner is an independent practitioner working within the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of a clinical research portfolio comprising in-house, national and international phase II and III clinical trials (in relation to anti-cancer treatment or palliative care, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery or supportive care).
The post holder willo Coordinate clinical trials according to GCP regulatory requirementso Collaborate with key personnel to ensure the continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trialso Accurately and timely complete trial data and documentationo Support Clinical Trial Practitioners and Clinical Trial Assistants (including assistance in delegated responsibilities)
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trial Practitioner to work as part of the Cancer Research Delivery Group (CRDG). The Centre is: Generously funded by a joint initiative between the Department of Health and Cancer Research UK Part of a nationwide network of 18 centres of scientific and clinical excellence Aims to drive new anti-cancer treatments to patients Affiliated with the National Cancer Research Network and thus incorporates Phase 1 through to Phase 4 clinical trialsIn bringing together laboratory and clinical patient-based research, our Centre promotes the translational work needed to develop new anti-cancer drugs and diagnostics from the laboratory into clinics and then to test them in early phase clinical trials.
The Clinical Trials Practitioner will support the CECM CRDG portfolio of clinical trials to improve patient recruitment and ensure accurate and timely completion of trial data and documentation. Duties will include identifying potential patients to participate in trials, coordinating trials as per study protocols, collection of clinical data on Case Report Forms (CRFs), and following the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).The successful candidate will have a degree in biological sciences or equivalent, as well as previous experience of working in a clinical research environment, preferably oncology or haematology.
You must have a good understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the regulatory environment that surrounds clinical research as well as previous experience of clinical data management. Previous clinical experience would be an advantage.We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with high levels of attention to detail and is energised by working in a challenging and fast paced environment. Experience in co-ordinating trials involving systemic anti-cancer agents would be desirable.
This is a substantive post on an NHS annual funding cycle. All posts are fulltime, fixed term for one year in the first instance.
Please see the job advert for full work duties/responsibilities and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a clinical research environment
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
- Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
- Experience of clinical trial data entry
Desirable
- Experience of working with oncology/haematology patients
Skills
Essential
- Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Must demonstrate critical and intelligent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines/milestones
- Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative
- Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
- Can prove a basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
Desirable
- Previous use of Trials Research Management Software e.g. EDGE
- Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
- Understanding and rising to the challenges in patient recruitment
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of local and national clinical trial regulations
- Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed degree in biological sciences or equivalent
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
- Displays enthusiastic nature
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
St Bartholomew's Hospital
London
EC1A 7BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)