Clinical Research Practitioner

1 month ago


Luton, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The post holder will have responsibility for recruiting to and co-ordinating an agreed portfolio of research projects. Responsibilities will include assisting in the completion of forms for the Trust’s/Ethic’s approval; identifying patients through MDTs/screening notes; explaining studies to patients prior to informed consent; collecting ‘on treatment’ and ‘follow-up’ data; designing databases for local studies; data entry for local studies; and liaising with external trial centres for multi-centre studies.

Co-ordination of Clinical Trials. Work autonomously screening patients’ suitability for entry into research studies, by attending MDTs and clinics or searching patient case notes, exercising professional judgment and knowledge of trial eligibility criteria. Take responsibility for completing submissions to the appropriate Ethics Committees and R&D Committees and keep them informed of any changes to the protocol. Maintain comprehensive study records and ensure all relevant information is documented in the patients’ medical and nursing notes.

Complete the study Case Report Forms (CRFs) - electronic and hard copy versions.

Develop new databases/spreadsheets for other researchers to monitor patient progress, store data from the case record forms, and produce monthly progress charts on recruitment.

Take responsibility for accurate and complete data collection, updating and maintaining the study databases. Retrieve information from investigations from written and electronic sources, and transfer data into case record forms.

Enter the data on to a local database, where appropriate, or forward to the trial centre for multi-centre studies.

Carry out simple statistical analysis of study results and produce reports and graphical presentations.

Organise and maintain efficient filing systems. Undertake day to day administrative duties such as retrieval of case notes and maintenance of study files.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Provide support and reassurance to anxious patients in times of stress, referring them to the appropriate units or team members as necessary.

If required, perform phlebotomy and take responsibility for the safe handling and transfer of blood samples.

Take responsibility for coding, safe handling, and transfer of specimens to research laboratory.

Demonstrate the use of equipment associated with clinical trials to patient and their families.

Professional responsibilities and development

To work at all times according to regulations as described in Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and to the most current guidance relating to Research Governance and Research Ethics in each Trust.

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the legal, professional, and ethical issues surrounding informed consent.

Undertake specialist training to ensure compliance with all clinical trials regulatory frameworks.

Undertake training to develop new skills for the benefit of the research department.

Attend local, regional, and national meetings related to specific trials.



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