Research Coordinator

An opportunity has arisen for a Research Coordinator in the Research and Development Department based in the Horizon Centre at Torbay Hospital.

You will work to support the safe conduct of research in accordance with the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice guidelines and support research in a variety of clinical specialties and departments

To support the safe conduct of research in accordance with the Research Governance Framework, and for clinical trials in accordance with the International Conference on Harmonisation – Good Clinical Practice (ICH – GCP) guidelines and to provide assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected.

To provide administrative support and data management for all aspects of trial organisation, as an integrated member of the clinical research team, co-ordinating a variety of clinical research studies, primarily based in TSDFT but may involve working across the community. You may be required to travel and work at other sites across the area.

This role is part of the developing Southwest Peninsula Clinical Research Network and therefore the post holder will be functioning within the Local Research Network structure which is overseen nationally by the Southwest Peninsula Local Research Network (SWPCRN) under the umbrella of the NIHR CRN.

• Assist the Clinical Research and Central R&D teams in co-ordinating a portfolio of studies both within the Trust and across the wider area, working closely with the Lead Research Nurse
• Co-ordinate all research submissions and amendments and other required approvals, as per Good Clinical Research Practice guidelines (GCP) and in accordance with Research Governance and other regulatory requirements
• Take a proactive role in the Local Research Network as appropriate and liaise with the Research Network manager/ Lead Nurse and colleagues throughout the network to work towards network aims and objectives and contribute information as appropriate
• Ensure that both electronic and paper site files for studies are maintained according to regulatory requirements and data is provided promptly to Sponsors and other relevant research staff
• Undertake accurate data entry using computerised and / or paper-based systems, including support of screening registers where appropriate
• Keep electronic filing and data systems up to date with accurate information on studies
• Liaise with various UK organisations in prompt collection of appropriate documentation for research and development and other approvals
  
  

The Research and Development Department works to support the safe conduct of research in accordance with the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

We work across the organisation, supporting research in a variety of clinical specialties and departments.

We provide expertise from setting up studies to support, facilitate and provide guidance on the administration of the compliance and other related aspects of the clinical study.

Why Work With Us

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lucy Clark Job title: Lead Research Admin Co-Ordinator Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01803 656617