Clinical Trials Coordinator

Clinical research is the scientific study of health and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness. Not only is it important for scientific advancement but it has been proven that involvement in clinical research improves patient outcomes. In Newcastle and our wider community, we have all the necessary ingredients to develop and deliver excellent clinical research. In an average year we recruit more than 10,000 research participants into a broad range of research studies and trials. These are supported by over 350 members of staff who are specifically employed to facilitate their successful set up and delivery. This role will be joining the Ophthalmology and Non-Malignant Haematology Research team based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary as a Clinical Trials Coordinator. As a Clinical Trials Coordinator in multi-disciplinary teams. You will set-up, deliver, close and archive trials, ensuring essential conduct to Good Clinical Practice. You will ensure Good Clinical Practice and local Standard Operating Procedures conduct at all times.

• Interview Date Wednesday 18 December 2024
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
  
  The successful candidate will be highly motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a busy environment with a commitment to collaborative working along with knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, Research Governance Framework and Data Protection Act. You will be able to demonstrate advanced IT skills particularly Microsoft Office. This is a demanding role which requires an organised individual with the ability to work under pressure.
  
  Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.