The Clinical Trials support Officer will work collaboratively within the department working on both commercial and non-commercial studies within a flexible research workforce covering a 7-day 24-hour service.

The post holder will also contribute and support ongoing research studies. This will include maintaining and operating laboratory equipment, keeping laboratory books and providing support to other researchers, such as clinical postgraduates.

The post holder holds responsibility for supporting the research delivery team in venepuncture and processing of human samples including blood and urine.

The post holder holds responsibility for the preparing and dispatching of human tissue samples as per GCP / IATA / Human Tissue and other governance related law.

Main duties of the job

Assisting research practitioners with preparation for clinical visits and taking of human tissue samples.

Participating in research projects and maintaining laboratory.

Supporting research practitioners with the processing of tissue samples for clinical trials as per individual trial protocol. Ensure that samples are processed as described and within the time limits prescribed in the trial protocol and adherence to standards of good clinical practice.

Liaising with external trial coordinating centres and research sponsors to ensure safe and timely transfer of samples as required. Consumables for transfer of samples are always available and fit for purpose and arrangements are in place for transport with contingency plans.

Managing stock control of clinical trials consumables.

Maintaining clear and accurate records pertaining to samples and stock for clinical trials.

Supporting research practitioners in the set up and management of clinical trials.

Ensuring the relevant essential documentation is present and appropriately filed.

Being responsible for complex data collection, transcribing information into case report forms in accordance with good clinical practice

Communicating effectively with patients and all disciplines of staff involved in each research study

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 445,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work it's a great place to live . In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. The Clinical Trials support Officer will work collaboratively within the department working on both commercial and non-commercial studies within a flexible research workforce covering a 7-day 24-hour service.

2. The post holder will also contribute and support ongoing research studies. This will include maintaining and operating laboratory equipment, keeping laboratory books and providing support to other researchers, such as clinical postgraduates.

3. The post holder holds responsibility for supporting the research delivery team in venepuncture and processing of human samples including blood and urine.

4. The post holder holds responsibility for the preparing and dispatching of human tissue samples as per GCP / IATA / Human Tissue and other governance related law.

5. The post holder holds responsibility for securely processing /storing / transfering / dispatching the samples as per each study protocol keeping a clear and concise list of samples taken / samples stored / samples dispatched.

6. The Clinical Trials support Officer will contribute to appropriate data collection systems from patient data and monitoring data in relation to sample collecting /handling, in accordance with the research protocol.

7. The Clinical Trials Officer maintains source documentation and site investigators file for chief investigators / Principle Investigators and regulatory bodies in relation to human tissue collection / sampling / handling / dispatchings.

8. The Clinical Trials Officer represents and promotes the objectives of the research trial and research department to internal /external constituencies appropriately.

9. The Clinical Trials Officer will support the team in planning and organising complex study programmes and interventions using efficient workflow schedules and maintains accurate documented evidence of the same.

10. The post holder will work closely with the senior research nurses / management team to ensure sample handling / processing / dispatching is carried out in accordance with current research governance and legislation.

11. The post holder adheres to departmental and trust policies, health professional procedures and practices research laws and national guidelines.

Please ensure you have read the attached full Job Description & Person Specification, before applying for this role, and for further information.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level in a Healthcare /science discipline
• ECDL or equivalent experience of using computer systems on a regular basis

Desirable

• Postgraduate research qualification such as MSc, MRes or PhD in a Healthcare /science discipline
• Microsoft office qualification or equivalent experience, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Taking notes and recording information accurately
• Knowledge and accomplishment in the processing of blood samples
• Communication at different levels within a large organisation
• Research laboratory experience
• Processing complex information

Desirable

• Previous experience of supporting clinical trials
• Previous experience of phlebotomy
• Operation of a centrifuge for spinning blood samples

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Able to demonstrate attention to detail
• Able to communicate effectively and politely through email or in person
• Able to balance competing priorities
• Able to demonstrate active listening
• Enthusiastic
• Interested to learn new skills
• Flexible
• Committed to improving quality through research

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate competency in venepuncture
• Demonstration of research outputs such as papers in peer-reviewed journals

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

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