Clinical Research Practitioner I

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Clinical Research Practitioner who enjoys being at the forefront of research in a cancer care setting. The post holder will provide a full administrative and clinical service to the research team with responsibility for timely and accurate data reporting and will have a pivotal role in the clinical conduct of cancer clinical trials.

Applications are sought from experienced research professionals and administrators with a life science background, an eye for detail and excellent communication and organisational skills.

Lead on a portfolio of trials and coordinate participation. This requires liaising with the clinical team to organise and ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken according to the protocol, paying particular attention to accurate data collection and dissemination and version control of essential documentation.

Devise, implement and evaluate strategies for recruiting participants into clinical studies and identify individuals potentially eligible for research studies.

For specific studies post holder may be delegated to obtain consent from participants in line with Trust policy and research protocol.

Organise and facilitate participant appointments and follow-up phone calls.

As part of Kings Health Partners, the Oncology and Haematology Clinical Trials (OHCT) team is made up of fifty plus staff members consisting of Research Nurses, Clinical Trial Practitioners, Clinical Trial Coordinators and the Safety & Support Team at Guys’ and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.

We work closely with the oncology and haematology medical teams to recruit patients to our trials and to ensure patients are monitored closely throughout. We have a large portfolio of Phase II and III trials; which are split into teams for specific tumour groups. We also have a team dedicated to early phase trials and run weekly early phase clinics in the Clinical
Research Facility. We attract commercial and non-commercial trials, ranging from interventional drug or radiotherapy trials to observational studies.

Our mission statement is ‘Improving treatment choice, clinical care and outcomes for cancer patients through innovation, dedication and excellence in clinical trials’.

Clinical and communication responsibilities

Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients and participants come first.

Work within relevant regulations and ICH GCP (International Conference on Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice) ensuring that the clinical trial protocol is adhered to at all times.

Lead on a portfolio of trials and coordinate participation. This requires liaising with the clinical team to organise and ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken according to the protocol, paying particular attention to accurate data collection and dissemination and version control of essential documentation.

Devise, implement and evaluate strategies for recruiting participants into clinical studies and identify individuals potentially eligible for research studies. Gain permissions for research contacts.

For specific studies post holder may be delegated to obtain consent from participants in line with Trust policy and research protocol.

Organise and facilitate participant appointments and follow-up phone calls.

Accurately perform and record observations of clinical activities required according to personal competencies and the study protocol and obtain the results including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, questionnaires, urinalysis, weight and height, and report abnormalities or changes appropriately

Report any adverse events or health concerns which occur whilst the participant is taking part in the study to the appropriate doctor or nurse in a timely manner, and to the appropriate principal or co-investigator.

Liaise with pharmacy to co-ordinate the availability and dispensing of study drugs if appropriate.

Perform tasks requiring clinical and laboratory skills, including phlebotomy,
venepuncture, tissue and blood sample preparation within clinic and laboratory in line with personal competencies and approved study protocol

Process biological samples according to personal competencies and the study-specificprotocol and laboratory manual and organise the storage, shipment and documentation of samples.

Provide ongoing support to the participant and carer whilst participating in the clinical study.

Communicate study related information effectively with the research team and study participants and their family members. This information may be complex or sensitive, and there may be barriers to understanding.

Communicate effectively and efficiently specialised advice pertaining to research protocols to members of the multidisciplinary team.

Engage effectively with other departments and wards at the site/s, in order to promote a good working environment, integration of research and open channels of communication.

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