Clinical Trials Support Officer

We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.
We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored., 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., 1. Assisting research practitioners with preparation for clinical visits and taking of human tissue samples.
2. Participating in research projects and maintaining laboratory.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Managing stock control of clinical trials consumables.
6. Maintaining clear and accurate records pertaining to samples and stock for clinical trials.
7. Supporting research practitioners in the set up and management of clinical trials.
8. Ensuring the relevant essential documentation is present and appropriately filed.
9. Being responsible for complex data collection, transcribing information into case report forms in accordance with good clinical practice
10. Communicating effectively with patients and all disciplines of staff involved in each research study, 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.

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.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people., 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.

If the role you have applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this as part of your pre-employment checks. Please note, you will be required to repay the cost on appointment. This will be collected via a salary deduction. You can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months from your salary or as a one-off payment on commencement in post. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £22.00, Standard DBS check £22.00 and Enhanced DBS check £42.00.
You are encouraged where possible, to register for the DBS update service. This is an annual registration fee of £13. By registering for the update service you will not have the additional cost of repeated disclosures.
Should you withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check.
DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions.
By submitting an application for this vacancy you are confirming your agreement to the above in the event you are successfully appointed.
The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here.
Please ensure that you read the Person Specification attached below as your application will be judged against this.
Please note that every effort will be made to keep the vacancy live until published closing date, though there may be instances where such interest is generated, that for administrative reasons the post may close earlier.
Please note that in line with national NHS guidelines this Trust operates a strict non-smoking policy. Members of staff are not permitted to smoke on Trust premises or grounds at any time nor take breaks during working hours for the purposes of smoking.
The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.