Clinical Trials Coordinator

at  Ramsay Health Care

CLINICAL TRIALS COORDINATOR, WESTMEAD PRIVATE HOSPITAL

• Become a part of a national clinical trials network within Ramsay Health Care
• Be a part of a dynamic team working to change outcomes in care through the delivery of clinical trials

• Work within a health care environment to implement research outcomes and improve patient care
  Ramsay Health Care is seeking a Part-time/full-time clinical trials coordinator who will be responsible for the implementation and delivery of clinical trial activities at Westmead Private hospital and other clinical research projects.
  The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating the day to day activities related to sponsored and investigator driven clinical trials that have been established at the hospital. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to the development of a leading clinical trials unit at Westmead Private and the broader Ramsay Clinical Trials Network.

  Key responsibilities include:

• The implementation of clinical trial protocols at Westmead, including the recruitment of patients, coordinating patient visits and data collection in accordance with clinical trials protocols and following up patients as needed.

• Assist with the start-up processes for clinical trials, by VMO engagement and ensure that the site can be activated as quickly as possible.
• Participate in the National Clinical Trials Network, attending national meetings and working collaboratively within the network to develop clinical trials within Ramsay Health Care.
• Develop, implement and maintain systems to support the operational activities of the clinical trials unit as required by the site and the national team.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL BRING THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in a clinical research or clinical trials with prior exposure to the recruitment of patients and the collection and management of clinical trial data.
• Experience working with busy clinicians and an understanding of how to effectively manage and work within a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to establish relationships, influence, and work in partnership with stakeholders and employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated high level oral and written skills.
• Demonstrated high level conceptual and analytical skills and the capacity to show initiative, to develop solutions and ensure that each research project is successful
• Demonstrated ability to plan and pursue challenging goals whilst successfully managing competing priorities
• High level knowledge of relevant codes and legislation related to human research ethics and research governance within Australia

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ROLE, TO REQUEST A POSITION DESCRIPTION OR TO HAVE A CONFIDENTIAL DISCUSSION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Nicola Ware, National Research Unit and CEO, Ramsay Hospital Research Foundation, E: waren@rhrf.org.au or (02) 94331402.

Key responsibilities include:

• The implementation of clinical trial protocols at Westmead, including the recruitment of patients, coordinating patient visits and data collection in accordance with clinical trials protocols and following up patients as needed.
• Assist with the start-up processes for clinical trials, by VMO engagement and ensure that the site can be activated as quickly as possible.
• Participate in the National Clinical Trials Network, attending national meetings and working collaboratively within the network to develop clinical trials within Ramsay Health Care.
• Develop, implement and maintain systems to support the operational activities of the clinical trials unit as required by the site and the national team

The role will encompass a number of key elements across people, processes and technology including:

• Project Management
• Teamwork/Collaborative Working
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Change Managemen