Key responsibilities include attending clinics and Multidisciplinary Team meetings to screen potential participants, coordinating study visits, and maintaining accurate patient records. The role also encompasses data management, regulatory adherence, and acting as a research resource. The ideal candidate should possess experience in clinical research and a solid understanding of GCP, with duties extending to recruiting for observational trials and participating in research governance meetings.
We are seeking a motivated research coordinator at Band 6 level within the neuroscience division at KCH and the International Centre of Excellence in Parkinson's care and research, affiliated to the London South Nervous Systems Network. The successful applicant will take up a post initially until end of March 2025 and work across several sub-specialities (mainly with the Parkinson's Foundation international centre of excellence, neuro-degenerative disorders and potentially with other neurology departments) to help with research and clinical trial based studies that are listed in the Department of Heath national portfolio and within the remit of nervous systems disorders. The post holder will work under the supervision of Professor K Ray Chaudhuri, (clinical lead for Neuroscience research and Research Director at KCH) and the management of Alexandra Rizos, Neuroscience Research Manager and EUROPAR European manager for studies and trials in Parkinson's. The post holder might also be part of the neurosciences clinical trials unit, led by Mr. K. Ashkan (clinical lead for Neuro-oncology and Professor of Neurosurgery). Experience in clinical research and knowledge of good clinical practice is required.
- Identify patients suitable for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics (screening notes/consultant referral) and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings
- Assist in consenting, randomising, allocating of treatment of patients
- Coordinate all ongoing study visits and investigations as per the protocol.
- Coordinate the collection of any blood samples required as part of the clinical trials and ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens.
- Maintain adequate patients' records and ensure all relevant information is documented in the patient's medical notes.
- Responsible for accurate completion of Case Report Forms (CRFs).
- Responsible for the collection, co-ordination and computerisation of data generated from the clinical trials.
- Implement and adhere to the principles of GCP (Good Clinical Practice) as set out in the Clinical Trials Regulations
- Act as a resource for PD based research.
- Ensure SAEs are recorded and reported in accordance with the protocol and/or sponsor's SOP.
- Ensure that all accrual data is uploaded onto the EDGE database (the trust reporting system for all clinical trial activity undertaken within KCH).
About us
The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating an agreed portfolio of commercial and non-commercial clinical trials at Kings College Hospital, Clinical Neuroscience division. Responsibilities will include helping recruit patients to portfolio adopted non-commercial and if required commercial studies, identifying patients through MDTs/screening notes and increasing referrals through participating local hospitals; collecting data; interviewing; supporting and monitoring patients, applying clinical scales to patients in clinic and data entry. The post holder will also recruit patients to observational trials and be involved in follow up and completion of relevant trial specific paperwork which may include all administration, coordination and minute taking for the monthly divisional research governance and feasibility (RGF) meeting.
A detailed job description and person's specification can be found in the attached documents.
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