Oncology Clinical Trials Coordinator - Part Time

at  Northern Beaches Hospital

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled Oncology Clinical Trials Coordinator in our Day Medical Unit and Cancer Services on a part time basis.
Northern Beaches Hospital is a dedicated facility for all patients in our local area. It was thoughtfully designed to optimise patient safety and overall experience, and to provide meaningful management and operational efficiencies that benefit everyone. Key to the hospital’s success is a highly skilled and expert team of staff who are supported by a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities.
The Clinical Trials Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day provision and delivery of clinical trials and to the further development of the Oncology Clinical Trials Unit at NBH.

• Maintain an ongoing caseload of patients on oncology clinical trials
• Collaborate with oncologists in obtaining an informed consent for study eligible patients, ensuring that they fully understand all aspects of the proposed treatment program
• Ensuring research is conducted in accordance with the protocol policy, legislation, ethical requirements and guidelines for Good Clinical Practice to achieve high-quality data for research
• Assist Investigators in confirming patient eligibility for entry to a trial and perform/arrange screening according to the study guidelines
• Documents clinical information relevant to the study (initial and subsequent visits) in the medical records
• Coordinate the treatment programmes of study patients according to the study guidelines
• Collaborate with oncologists, nurses, pharmacists and other health care personnel to ensure quality and continuity of care for study patients
• Ensuring source documentation on the medical record is complete and all documentation on the case study report form is completed in a timely manner
• Inform physicians and staff of specific requirements for patients and monitor compliance of patients and staff in this regard
• Provide ongoing teaching and counselling of patients and family regarding studies
• Maintain frequent telephone contact with patients to monitor progress on study and respond to problems
• Preparation of submissions of new protocols and amendments to the Research Governance Committee (RGC)
• Ensure the reporting of all serious and/or unexpected adverse events to the appropriate authorities

Employee Benefits: Our OneHealthscope rewards program gives you access to a range of wellness benefits, as well as discounted onsite parking at Northern Beaches Hospital and access to Fitness Passport.

• State of the art working environment utilising EMR (electronic medical records) and MEDCHART (medication management/administration) systems.
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Salary Packaging
• Being part of an amazing, dynamic and patient focused team.
• Bulk Billing services for employees and immediate family members.