Clinical Trials Co-ordinator

Location: Royal Brompton Campus

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is interested in clinical research to join our world leading cystic fibrosis (CF) clinical trials team, located close to the vibrant King’s Road in Chelsea. 

You will work in the group of Prof’s Jane Davies (https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/j.c.davies) and Nick Simmonds (https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/n.simmonds); a team of enthusiastic and dedicated clinicians, research nurses and scientists undertaking early and late phase clinical trials seeking improved treatment for both adults and children with CF. This will provide you with unparalleled opportunities to develop your expertise within CF research.

As a Clinical Trials Co-ordinator you will play an integral role in the delivery of high quality research which could range from infants through to adults with CF. You will be required to work collaboratively with the clinical team and wider multi-disciplinary team supporting an exciting portfolio of commercial and academic led clinical trials; making a valued contribution in assessing and managing the care pathways for patients participating in research. This will involve supporting the identification, recruitment, education and monitoring of patients participating in research along with the timely collection and documentation of accurate data.

The team is part of the UK CF Trust Clinical Trials Accelerator Platform (CTAP; https://www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk/the-work-we-do/clinical-trials-accelerator-platform) and the European CF Society Clinical Trials Network (https://www.ecfs.eu/ctn). Both initiatives provide opportunities for our patients to participate in trials of new, cutting-edge medicines.

Duties and responsibilities

• Identification and recruitment of potential participants for research studies in cystic fibrosis and other inherited respiratory conditions
• Provision of front-line support to study participants by phone or in the clinic, demonstrating politeness, courtesy and sensitivity and ensuring any enquiries are dealt with or followed up
• Performance and review of clinical assessments, collection and processing of blood or other samples from participants
• Maintenance of accurate and complete records of all findings, demonstrating awareness and compliance with local policies, procedures, guidelines and standards at all times
• To maintain up-to-date skills and knowledge in the field of cystic fibrosis and clinical trials and attend national and international conferences to continue professional development and develop areas of personal interest within healthcare

Essential requirements

• You must hold a university/college degree (life science preferred), or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g., nursing certification, medical or laboratory technology)
• Experience of working directly with patients / study participants in a clinical setting is essential and experience of working with children is desirable
• A good understanding of clinical terminology is required, and ideally in respiratory physiology
• You must have proven experience of organisational, record keeping, and time management skills, accurate data management, knowledge of handling confidential information and an understanding of current legislation and requirements

Further Information

This is a Full Time and Fixed Term role for 12 months based at the Royal Brompton Campus.

As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, at the appropriate level, will be required for the successful candidate.

Should you require any further details on the role please contact: Clare Saunders c.saunders@imperial.ac.uk.

Closing date: 16 April 2023

To apply, visit www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs and search by the job reference MED03758.

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