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Clinical Research Coordinator

Employer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Southampton
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 Per Annum or Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata.
Closing date
11 Nov 2024
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Profession
Healthcare scientist, Researcher
Grade
Band 5
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

The recruitment team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Research focussed, enthusiastic individual to join our R& D Team as a Clinical Research Coordinator.

UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. The development of our staff is central to the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitating your career progression.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities

- Work closely with the relevant R& D teams to ensure clinical research activity within UHS is initiated efficiently.- Ensure workload is carried out in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), the UK Policy for Health and Social Care Research and current legislation.- Manage a portfolio of studies at various stages in the approval pipeline, requiring the ability to prioritise and adjust plans according to Divisional and Trust requirements/strategy.- Assist R& D teams with study set-up to ensure accuracy and timeliness and provide the correct level of assistance to achieve this aim, which may vary from team to team.
Experiences / Skills
- Healthcare background- Advanced understanding of Microsoft applications for managing and analysing information, e.g. Word and Excel- Relevant experience in conducting or organising clinical research trials- Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance issues- Motivation for research- Attention to detail- Good organisational skills- Able to work alone or as part of a team- Able to prioritise tasks

Person Specification

Qualifications / training required

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge and experience of administrative skills and understanding relevant to the role.


Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role.


Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

  • Relevant experience in conducting or organising clinical research trials, including research management and governance experience
  • Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance issues
  • Experience working in an NHS or University setting


Desirable

  • Evidence of Good Clinical Practice


Values and behaviours

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together


Aptitudes and skills required

Essential

  • Advanced understanding of Microsoft


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

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