Clinical Trials Assistant
Job summary
UCLH, one of London's key cancer centres, is seeking to recruit a Clinical Trials Assistant on 12-month fixed-term contract to support a growing number of cancer clinical trials within the Cellular Therapy Team. The successful candidate will be based within the Cancer Clinical Trials Unit (CCTU) based in 250 Euston Road.
The main role of the clinical trials assistant is to support the CCTU team in the administration and running of the in-house, national and international phase I, II and III clinical trials. Responsibilities include contacting patients by phone, assisting the clinical trial practitioners and research nurses with the booking of patient appointments.
Other tasks include creation and maintenance of files for clinical trials, handling of correspondence, and processing or handling of blood and tumour tissue samples. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working closely with clinical research staff. The role is vital in supporting clinical research staff deliver excellent care to patients with cancer.
Full training will be provided but the successful candidate will be expected to manage their own workload to achieve the goals set by the team. Ideally we want someone with an interest in clinical research and cancer, good verbal and written communication skills, and knowledge of Microsoft products such as Excel. This role would be ideal for new science graduate looking to get their first experience of working in a health care setting.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for: o Sending, collecting and storing questionnaireso Handling incoming mail and correspondenceo Providing a high quality personal assistant service to the team when neededo Attending clinics if/when requested by the Nurse/Coordinatoro Retrieval/creation and maintenance of patient noteso Site File maintenanceo Requesting and sending biological sampleso Supporting data managers with relevant querieso Maintaining up to date and accurate filing systems - paper and ITo Assisting with surveys/audits as requiredo Having a high degree of interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with a wide range of personnel in the multidisciplinary team orally, in writing or electronically in a professional and courteous mannero To be familiar with and confident in using the Trust IT systemso Taking minutes at departmental and tumour group meetingso Completing mandatory training and other recommended trainingo Prioritising workload, meeting deadlines and tackling problems systematically and with initiativeo Maintaining confidentiality of patient related information at all times
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses.
UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Taking personal responsibility for ensuring that UCLH resources are used efficiently and with minimum wastage Adhering to all Trust policies and procedures, the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act.
Monitoring and maintaining physical resources within the work area, and reporting any related problems to line management. University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically-led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.
Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research. Cancer Services sits within the Surgery and Cancer Board. It incorporates comprehensive outpatient, day care, ambulatory care, and inpatient services for Oncology and Haematology.
The Cancer Clinical Trials Unit office is based in 250 Euston Rd and comprises of three main areas: Haematology, Oncology and Complex Pathways and it supports activity in the local Clinical Research Facility and the North Thames Local Comprehensive Research Network and Experimental Cancer Centre.
Each group is comprised of teams of research nurses, clinical trial practitioners and data managers and provides support to local Investigators wishing to conduct clinical trials and other high quality clinical research projects within UCLH. Each team supports a portfolio of research and ensures that trials are conducted to the highest standards and in accordance with UK legislation and the R&D Governance Framework.
The aim of the Unit is to effectively use resources to ensure that patients have access to entry into clinical trials, as appropriate, and maintain the highest quality of care for patients. Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date.
You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working . To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and
Qualifications · Essential
Completed/soon to complete science based degree (or see Experience below) Knowledge of EU Trial Directive and ICH GCP
Experience · Essential
Experience of working in an administrative role Experience working as part of a team Experience working to deadlines Experience in summarising scientific data/information Experience of the interpretation of scientific information
Desirable
Experience in preparing reports Experience of working with clinical trials Experience of working in a health care setting
Skills and Abilities · Essential
Understands the importance and role of audit Use of Word Use of Excel Use of power point Use of Internet/e-mail Databases Communication
Essential
Effective verbal and written communication skills Enthusiastic Personal and People Development
Essential
Displays desire for professional and personal development Ability to identify own training needs Willingness and ability to participate in continuing education in relation to the role Demonstrates knowledge of equal opportunities Proven ability to work under own initiative Proven ability to prioritise own workload Team Player Specific Requirements
Essential
Flexible working on occasion Moderate physical effort e.g. lifting archive boxes, site files, dry ice boxes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
