Job Description

Medica Research is an exciting new approach to delivering clinical research in primary care

We are looking for a number of study coordinators to support us with development of new research delivery sites

The Study Coordinator is a site based role responsible to administer, maintain and co-ordinate all aspects of clinical trials conducted at the site in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). They will also be the main point of contact between the site and central team.

Primary Responsibilities

Clinical

Carry out clinical assessments (ECG, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Blood draws, Spirometry etc.) as per trial protocol

Care and Maintenance of all study related medical equipment

Collection and processing biological samples

Patient care and communication

Drug accountability

Contemporaneous study data capture

Administrative

Data entry to Electronic Data Capture Systems within agreed timelines and Data query management.

Attendance and participation in study meetings (SIV, PSV etc.), minute taking and distribution

Assist with the Ethics / Regulatory Submissions

Set up and maintenance of Investigator Site File (ISF) Managing and maintaining study documents & trial supplies e.g., Patient Information Sheets, Patient Diaries, Lab Kits etc. Preparing essential clinical trial documentation, distributing, tracking and filing of documents. Collection of patient invoices and arrange reimbursements. Complete all mandatory training

Communication

Maintain a highly effective working relationship with the practice manager, PI, SI and other practice staff

Communicate key study information, updates, timelines and targets in a clear and concise manner

Schedule patient visits and arrange patient transportation

Schedule sponsor/CRO representative visits.

Maintain confidentiality

Planning and Organisation

Plan and prioritise own work activities and site schedule

Create and maintain schedule of visits for each study

Effective diary management

Update training and delegation logs for all members of the study team

Maintain electronic records and shared drive

Management and Reporting

Management of all studies at site

Ensure study targets are achieved

Weekly reporting on key study metrics

Proactive and positive approach to challenges

Occasional travel to other Medica Research network sites

Person specification

Essential

Life science/Healthcare Degree or Prior Experience as a Healthcare Assistant Team player Excellent written and Verbal communication skills Proficient in IT and data management skills Excellent organisational and time management skills
Desirable

Prior experience in Primary/Secondary care and General Practice Nursing Degree Willing to travel/ Full Driving License Prior Clinical Research Experience
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00-38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime
Work Location: In person