Clinical Trial Assistant - London, United Kingdom - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The main role of the clinical trials administrator is to support the CCTU team in the administration and running of the in-house, national and international phase I, II and III clinical trials.

Responsibilities include creation and maintenance of files for clinical trials, handling of correspondence, shipping of biological materials, and providing assistance where needed to the data managers, clinical trials practitioners and research nurses in the team.

Ideally we want someone with an interest in clinical research and cancer, good verbal and written communication skills, and knowledge of Microsoft products such as Excel.

This role would be ideal for new science graduate looking to get their first experience of working in a health care setting.

The post holder is responsible for:

Sending, collecting and storing questionnaires
Handling incoming mail and correspondence
Providing a high quality personal assistant service to the team when needed
Attending clinics if/when requested by the Nurse/Coordinator
Requesting and sending biological samples
Having a high degree of interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with a wide range of personnel in the multidisciplinary team orally, in writing or electronically in a professional and courteous manner
Prioritising workload, meeting deadlines and tackling problems systematically and with initiative
Maintaining confidentiality of patient related information at all times
Taking personal responsibility for ensuring that UCLH resources are used efficiently and with minimum wastage
Adhering to all Trust policies and procedures, the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act.
Monitoring and maintaining physical resources within the work area, and reporting any related problems to line management.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population.

We provide academically-led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.

Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research.

Cancer Services sits within the Surgery and Cancer Board. It incorporates comprehensive outpatient, day care, ambulatory care, and inpatient services for Oncology and Haematology.

The Cancer Clinical Trials Unit office is based in 250 Euston Rd and comprises of three main areas: Haematology, Oncology and Complex Pathways and it supports activity in the local Clinical Research Facility and the North Thames Local Comprehensive Research Network and Experimental Cancer Centre.

Each group is comprised of teams of research nurses, clinical trial practitioners and data managers and provides support to local Investigators wishing to conduct clinical trials and other high quality clinical research projects within UCLH.

Each team supports a portfolio of research and ensures that trials are conducted to the highest standards and in accordance with UK legislation and the R&D Governance Framework.

The aim of the Unit is to effectively use resources to ensure that patients have access to entry into clinical trials, as appropriate, and maintain the highest quality of care for patients.

For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.