Research Assistant

The post-holder will work as part of the RDU 1 Research Delivery team for Stroke Research Team. The post holder will cover the workload and responsibilities of his/her colleagues during their absence. The post-holder will report to the Research Manager who will be responsible for managing the requirements and demands for research delivery support across the research programmes and themes. The post-holder will be based at the Stroke Research Office at King's College Hospital and work in close liaison with the principal investigators at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH ) site in Orpington. The post-holder will be required, on occasions, to see study patients and to recruit new patients into studies, at the PRUH. The post is fixed-term for 12 months., The post-holder will be involved in ensuring that any research undertaken at this recruiting site safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006. The post holder will undertake all relevant responsibilities as study coordinator and will ensure high quality of the research by maintaining high standards throughout the study as well as good data integrity. This includes commercial and non-commercial NIHR portfolio studies as well as investigator-led studies. As study coordinator, the post holder will be expected to report serious adverse events in a timely manner The post-holder will be responsible for recruiting to target, carrying out routine research study procedures, keeping accurate administrative records, and managing data entries and data queries in a timely manner. The post-holder will also be responsible for ensuring data integrity by carrying out regular quality assurance checks. Other aspects of the role will include clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, cannulation, processing of blood and urine specimens, drug administration and clinical observations.,

• Work autonomously to manage and coordinate own study portfolio within the designated areas of responsibility, whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery.
• Be responsible for the whole patient recruitment process from selection to screening and from randomisation to the scheduling of study visits. Evaluate patient eligibility for the trial, co-ordinating pre-study tests, obtaining results and arranging appropriate appointments according to the research protocol.
• Ensure patients are fully informed prior to entry into the clinical research programme and play a key role in eliciting informed consent to participate. To provide ongoing advice and information to patients with regards to their participation in clinical research in order to facilitate effective informed consent.
• Act as a resource and support to patients and their relatives, explaining practical aspects of the trial, assisting and supporting local nursing teams when necessary.
• Implement and adhere to the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ensure that the trial is conducted according to the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006 where appropriate.
• Coordinate the collection of any biological samples required as part of the clinical trial and ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens. Monitoring and recording daily freezer and fridge temperatures and reporting any temperature excursions to the Clinical Research Nurse/Manager.
• Ensure the safe administration of the investigational medicinal product (IMP), have in-depth knowledge of the legal requirements of the individual Trust's clinical trial pharmacovigilance and pharmacovigilance policies. Report any adverse events and reactions in accordance with this policy and the trial protocol. Report any serious adverse events within 24 hours of knowledge of the event, to the sponsors. (For non-commercial studies please use the appropriate SAE forms supplied by the host sites. For KCH & GSTT-sponsored non-commercial studies, please use KHPCTO forms).
• Maintain clear and accurate source data and other records; ensure a high level of accuracy when transcribing data onto electronic or paper case report forms; create and design database as required for patient and staff records.
• Assist the PIs in liaising with the KHPCTO and R&I Office relating to submission of the study for regulatory approval and Trust Management approval. Assist in completing submissions to the Research Health Authority (RHA) as required.
• Perform tasks requiring highly developed clinical skills including phlebotomy, cannulation and keep up to date with current practices for cannulation, phlebotomy, etc.
• To oversee the routine maintenance and servicing of research equipment. To ensure that all research equipment is calibrated annually and that the calibration certificates are filed in the Equipment File. Ensure that the freezers are maintained in good conditions. Perform essential tasks to prevent build-up of ice around the frame of the freezer doors.
• Liaise with the Research Nurses regarding administration of trial drugs to your study patients.
• Be responsible for the accountability of the oral medication used by your study patients.
  
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