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    Clinical Trials Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
    Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust London, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Job summary

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trials Assistant to join the Women's Health Research team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital to deliver The Generation Study.

    Do you want to help us transform the quality of NHS genetic services for neonates? We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Clinical Trials Assistant funded to join our team at West Middlesex Hospital for 18 months. Our team is leading on transformation in patient care by delivering The Generation Study, which is sponsored by Genomics England. The study focuses on screening neonates for approximately 200 rare conditions at birth using umbilical cord blood. Potential participants will be approached during their pregnancy and counselled on the study.

    If you are committed to contributing to a team delivering excellence in research in genomics and would like to develop your research experience, this is the post for you. You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, motivated multidisciplinary research team working closely with the obstetricians, midwives and other members of the multidisciplinary team. This is an ideal opportunity to contribute to translating research into clinical practice for the benefit of patients.

    If you are enthusiastic, have a positive and flexible approach to your practice and are passionate about improving women's healthcare, please consider applying.

    Main duties of the job

    We are a small team who are dedicated to growth and development at the Trust. The Women's Health Research Team deliver studies covering a variety of women's health conditions in both gynaecology, pregnancy and reproductive health. Within the team we support our team members to grow and develop. The cross-site teams approach the studies selected and the delivery of these studies collaboratively. Our key goals are to provide studies which will improve the health of women and their families and to be accessible to all demographics. The trust has undertaken a lot of improvements to ensure that women and their families can access relevant information in a variety of mediums and languages and this is something we are passionate about in the Women's Health Research Team.

    The post-holder will work with The Generation Study Coordinator who works cross site as well as with a Research Midwife who will be based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. You will lead on sample collection and registration as well as data management in line with the research protocol, while also adhering to good clinical practice (GCP) standards. In addition to this you will support the team with participant identification, outreach and the ordering of study consumables.

    For more information about the Generation Study please visit:

    Homepage - Generation Study

    About us

    Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England. We have two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    The Clinical Trials Assistant will provide a good standard of care, working as member of the multidisciplinary team to contribute to and support research based practice. Under the direct supervision of Research Nurses, the research assistant will undertake all aspects of care for patients in clinical research studies such as:

  • Obtaining informed consent for non-CTIMP studies
  • Conducting baseline and follow up visits as per study protocol
  • Collecting clinical and non-clinical data as per study protocolUndertaking clinical procedures such as vital signs and height and weight
  • Collecting research samples: willing to become proficient in phlebotomy,processing, labelling and storage of research samplesProviding on-going support to patients and volunteers with regards to their participation

    • Administrative Duties

  • Under supervision of the Research Nurses and Midwives, the Clinical Trials Assistant will provide support for administrative elements of research studies such as:
  • Maintaining investigator site files and working files
  • Assisting with transfer of source data into electronic data capture system's
  • Assisting with management of study amendments
  • Locating and tracking of medical records
  • Assisting with audit preparation
  • Assisting with the filing of research material such as laboratory and imaging reporting
  • Correct storage of research consumables including monitoring use by dates and reducing excess storage
  • Procurement of supplies

    • Education and Development Duties

  • The Clinical Trials Assistant is responsible for:
  • Attending induction training
  • Attending mandatory training and ensuring updates are undertaken as required
  • Attending research specific training (such as GCP)Attending and contributing to team meetings and learning sessions such as scenario based learning
  • Maintaining research training log and research CV
  • Ensuring PDR objectives are met as required

    • Communication The Clinical Trials Assistant is responsible for:

  • Applying Trust values in all working relationships to patients, carers and staff.
  • Ensuring communication is used effectively in the interests of patient care, including the use of clinical incident reporting if necessary
  • Assisting with research events such as patient/public campaigns
  • Demonstrating politeness, courtesy, and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations and recognising individuality and rights for each patient in line with Trust values.
    • Person Specification

    Education and Qualifications

    Essential

  • Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

    • Desirable

  • A minimum of 6 GCSEs including Mathematics & English, IT skills/ECDL equivalent
  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent' or 'RSA3 or equivalent'
  • Degree level or equivalent

    • Trust values

    Essential

  • Putting patients first
  • Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
  • Open, welcoming and honest
  • Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
  • Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Have an interest in and understanding of research governance and ethical issues
  • Experience working in a pressurised environment
  • Previous experience within the NHS

    • Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS research
  • Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and confidentiality

    • Skills and knowledge

    Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Excellent oral & written communication skills
  • Communicate effectively at all levels with medical & managerial staff both internally and externally
  • Attention to detail & methodical
  • Experience using database systems
  • Good administrative skills

    • Personal qualities

    Essential

  • Flexible, discrete & diplomatic
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Able to work on own initiative or under close direction, depending on the task
  • Confident, friendly and approachable
  • Proactive approach to problem solving
  • Well organised
  • Professional, polite and courteous manner
  • Good listening & communication skills
  • Good prioritising sills
  • Polite & courteous
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Reliable work record
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