Job summary
- Main area
- Research and Development
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Core hours 8-4 Mon-Fri)
- Job ref
- 303-6490608
- Employer
- The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The royal orthopaedic hospital
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Research Study Coordinator
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
The post holder will be a member of the R&D research team and be responsible for supporting the Director of R&D, the R&D Manager, Research Nurses and other research staff.
The role will require the post holder to liaise with all Research Staff, Clinicians, health professionals and clerical staff across the trust, and be responsible for providing data management and administrative support, as needed for clinical trials.
We are looking for someone with research experience to join our team and share new ideas and contribute to the current research plan here at the ROH.
Main duties of the job
- To supply data as required to the Senior Research Nurse regarding progress of clinical trials.
- To be responsible for monitoring trial progression, recruitment figures and pathway status of study participants, and to highlight any problems to the study team, lead research nurse and PI.
- To collect and collate data for the purpose of creating reports for the attention of the PI and the study team.
- To schedule and lead monthly meetings between the study team, where study activity can be reviewed.
- To attend study management meetings where relevant with the sponsor, or staff members involved in the study.
- To review external trial protocols to assess feasibility from a trial management point of view, and to identify resource implications for the site.
- To be the main contact for Clinical Trial Units regarding queries and for checking and resolving queries
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Working for our organisation
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
- To undertake an annual appraisal (internal performance review) to identify organisational and professional objectives and development needs.
- To support training and development.
- To maintain personal professional competency and appropriate development.
- To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with Trust policies.
5. To take responsibility for the line management of data managers in the research team and to act as a resource to ensure that they optimise their research skills and potential.
6. To act as a resource and role model for members of the research data management team
7. To distribute workload between the data managers supporting the research projects for which the post holder is lead.
8. To be responsible for the co-ordination of annual and all other leave for data managers in the research team, ensuring minimal disruption to the service provided by this team.
9. To promote a safe working environment.
10. Able to review and reprioritise workload independently in line with unplanned changes and priorities.
11. To act independently while adhering to relevant occupational standards, determining when to seek manager advice.
12. Exposure to upsetting or stressful situations is rare due to the limited contact with patients.
13. The role will be office base and Visual display usage will be required daily for long periods.
COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
1. To communicate effectively with all disciplines of staff involved in the research study
2. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery.
3. To deal sensitively and in a professional manner on the telephone
4. To coordinate distribution of quality of life questionnaires to patients This will involve communicating and dealing with patients
5. To liaise with outside research agencies such Clinical Trial Units, Medical Research Council
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT Responsibilities
1. Contribute to study set-up and attend logistical meetings to discuss the research study and how it will run within the department.
2. Take an active approach to running studies to time and target.
3. Be confident to screen hospital systems to identify potential eligible patients.
4. Discuss logistic issues with study team and wider department to ensure studies are working well and according to protocols.
1. Be responsible for the planning of patient visits and pathways ensuring study windows are adhered too.
2. Help plan and organise promotional days within the trust.
3. Take an active part during departmental meetings.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Research data management experience
- Trial coordination setup/close out
- Experience in a hospital setting and systems
Desirable criteria
- Working across a number of specialities
- Monitoring and auditing of clinical trials
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree educated or able to demonstrate relevant experience
- Knowledge of good clinical practice
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ellie Keeling
- Job title
- Lead research nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01216854316
- Additional information
Informal visits are welcome and advised.
To arrange please call 01216854316 and ask to speak to the data management team.
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