Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic clinical research practitioner to join our enthusiastic, friendly, and motivated multidisciplinary team within the NIHR Wolf Clinical Research Facility. The delivery of excellent care to children and young people receiving care through the clinical research pathway is central to this role. Applicants should have good experience in working within the NHS, a strong clinical background and a desire and willingness to learn and develop others. The role will also support on the delivery of key quality assurance projects for the unit. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have the ability and initiative to work independently and manage a patient caseload across a variety of research studies.



The post holder will be expected to manage a caseload of patients and have the duty of care in supporting them and their families throughout their participation in clinical trials. The role will include identifying suitable patients for clinical trials and work autonomously within professional practice guidelines and within the Research Governance Framework.



The post-holder will be allocated to support/lead a selection of trials and studies alongside supporting the CRF to deliver on key quality assurance projects.



The successful candidate will undertake clinical, laboratory and study management duties while ensuring patient safety and complying to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines.



Candidates who have initiative, effective communication, and team work skills and clinical research experience are encouraged to apply.

Example of duties include but not limited to:

Clinical:

phlebotomy, taking observations, recording ECGs and cannulation

Laboratory:

processing, storing and shipping samples, completing study feasibility reviews and supporting the department to meet laboratory compliance.

Study management:

co-lead/lead on portfolio of trials, completing eCRF/CRFs, data query resolution, ISF maintenance, coordinating patient visits and trial assessment activities, reporting of AE/SAEs, liaising with internal and external CRA/sponsors/R&D, attending Study Initiation Visits, and hosting Monitoring Visits.



The National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Facility (CRF) for Experimental Medicine at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust provides state of the art facilitates and world-leading expertise to support the NHS, universities and industry in conducting ground breaking experimental medicine studies.



The CRF is comprised of five units located across our sites - Guy's CRF incorporating our phase I unit; St Thomas' CRF with a unit focus on experimental and cardiometabolic research; our Imaging CRF, built around patient pathways across St Thomas' Hospital, the Children's CRF located within Evelina London Children's Hospital, and the Royal Bromptom CRF. Being located across three sites in the heart of London provides us with access to the most diverse populations in the UK.



Please refer to the attached job description and person specification which outlines the full and detailed responsibilities of this role. More information can be gained from contacting us on the details below.