Senior Clinical Trials Assistant (XR04)

TheStroke & Neurosurgery Research Team is recruiting!

TheResearch and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion. Wehave several research specialities, and the Stroke & Neurosurgery researchportfolio is looking for a Band 4 Senior Clinical Trials Assistant. This is a fulltime post (1.0 WTE) with a permanent contract. This post will be based atLeeds General Infirmary, with some working across Leeds Teaching Hospitalssites.

Thepost holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and deliveryof the Stroke & Neurosurgery Research Portfolio.

Themain tasks are:

Coordinating expressions of interest and assuming a lead role in supportingstudy setup for stroke and neurosurgical research portfolio

Admin aspects of research delivery, managing invoicing, research participanttracking, stock ordering, and other studyrelated systems

Assisting in clinics, with opportunities to deliver own allocated trials whereappropriate

Inaddition to ensuring high standards of clinical care, planning, safety, andpatient satisfaction, the post holder must comply with Trust policies, studyprotocols, and all local, national, and legislative requirements.

Ifyou are interested in the post, we would like to encourage you to contact therecruiting managers for an informal discussion.

Weare looking to recruit a proactive and selfmotivated individual with a keeninterest in research to work within the Stroke & Neurosurgery ResearchTeam.

Thepostholder will provide highquality administrative and clinical support toensure the smooth coordination of the patient journey throughout our researchand clinical trials processes. The role requires meticulous attention todetail, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to maintaining highstandards of care and data integrity.

Thepost holder will:

Contributeto the ongoing development and delivery of the portfolio of clinical trials.

Supportthe implementation of local, national, and international quality standards,guidelines, and recommendations.

Adhereto the Data Protection Act and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Actprofessionally when communicating with patients, relatives, colleagues, andexternal partners.

Managetelephone enquiries from staff, patients, and carers, ensuring appropriateescalation where necessary.

Representthe research team professionally at meetings, events, and external engagements.

Workin compliance with ICHGCP guidelines at all times.

The post holder will be required to work alongsideindustry partners, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) ClinicalResearch Network (CRN) Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues inneighbouring establishments, attending regional and national meetings asrequired.

Researchis at the heart of our Trust. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is involved in researchat all levels, developing and trialling new treatments for patients. We believethat being involved in cutting-edge research helps us provide better care toour patients.

Overthe next 5 years, we aim to be the best Trust to deliver high-quality clinicalresearch and to champion research amongst our staff. We also aim to support andgrow our world-class clinical infrastructure and assets for research andinnovation.

Wehave a very proactive Research Academy. It offers an extensive programme ofeducation and training tailored to meet the needs of individuals, teamsinvolved in clinical research delivery in Health and Social Care.

Ourfive Trust values are part of what make us different. They have been developedby our staff. They are:

• Accountable
• Empowered

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.

Thepost-holder is responsible for supporting and administering all clinical

researchwithin Research and Innovation at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

underthe guidance of the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/ AHP/AHCS

Thepost-holder must ensure that all trial protocols are adhered to in line with

ICH-GCPpractice. The post-holder will act as Assistant to the Senior Research

Nurse/Midwife//AHP/AHCSand will liaise with all internal and external parties

involvedin the setting up, maintenance and closure of research studies. The

post-holderwill assist with administrative aspects of clinical research/trials

managementincluding costings.

Thepost holder may be expected to interact with patients and their families in

relationto the requirements of the research study and be able to work without

supervisionin some areas. A key component of the post is to carry out the

informedconsent process with patients as appropriate and following specific

trainingand administer the necessary paperwork and maintaining a clear audit

trail.You will have responsibility for logging all patients into the EDGE research

databaseand departmental clinical trials database ensuring information is

accurateand up-to-date. Your role may also include some clinical skills such as

takingclinical observations, venepuncture, cannulation, taking

electrocardiography(ECG) tracings and processing clinical samples as agreed

withmanager and where appropriate with adequate documented training.

• Previous administrative experience
• Clinical trials experience
• Experience working in NHS having direct or indirect contact with patients in either a clinical or research setting
• Knowledge of research methodologies
• Understanding of the NHS and the organisation
• Previous experience of working within Clinical Trials Management within the NHS

• Good standard of education NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• AHCS registered
• NHS Care Certificate

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary),
• Willing to undergo training as require
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training

• Good communicator and use of initiative.
• Able to work on own or as part of a team
• Able to work on own initiative/proactive approach
• Honest and fair approach when dealing with work, colleagues and the team
• Must be able to deal with the public and staff in a pleasant and polite manner at all times.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Effectively communicate with multidisciplinary team members
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Previous clinical skills training e.g. taking clinical observations, venepuncture, cannulation, ECG

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.