Research Information Coordinator, Band 3

at  Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a Research Information Coordinator to join the Research Delivery Team within our Trust Research and Innovation Department. This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team of staff who manage the care of patients taking part in clinical research studies. Essential research skills training will be given.
Our Research Information Coordinators work alongside our research nurses, research coordinators and clinical teams across multiple specialties to deliver high-quality patient care in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
The post holder will provide data collection and administrative support to Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust R&I Department to ensure patients receive quality care that complies with national legislation while meeting local and national research performance targets.
The R&I department offers opportunities for learning, development and career progression.
The role of Research Information Coordinator is to provide data support to a Research Delivery Team based within Cheltenham General Hospital, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and research clinics within the Research Facility Centre. This will include a range of data and administrative tasks including coordination of patient pathways, transcribing clinical studies data and liaising with clinical trials units. This role will be key in achieving and providing quality research information.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required (see job description for full details):

• Educated to at least five GCSEs at grade C/grade 4, or above, including Maths and English or equivalent
• Experience of working in the NHS or in clinical research would be desirable
• Familiarity with medical terminology desirable
• Familiarity with the issues surrounding clinical data, particularly confidentiality
• Well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills
• Excellent IT skills & ability to retrieve and input data from a variety of sources
• Ability to work independently and be an excellent team player
• Excellent attention to detail, methodical with high standards of accuracy particularly in data collection skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet service needs

This job description is an outline only and does not contain an exhaustive list of duties; the post holder may therefore be required to undertake additional responsibilities
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to strengthen its position as a leading Research and Innovation institution. Our Trust currently supports over 100 clinical trials with many more in the pipeline and we have exciting plans to increase our research activity, our commercial partnerships and links with MedTech, and we looking for the right staff to support our growing clinical research teams.

• Coordinate the collection and input of clerical and other data necessary for clinical trial purposes, checking data is accurately completed/ recorded and ensure completion by other Trust staff, as required.
• Liaise with clinical trials units, ensure data is reported to trials units in a timely manner. Assist research nurses/coordinators to answer data queries and ensure they are reported within set deadlines.
• Ensure trial records are accurately maintained, including, but not limited to: records in nursing/ medical electronic and paper notes, case report forms, trial site files.
• Responsible in collaboration with the designated research nurse/ co-ordinator for setting up and maintain spreadsheets/databases on patient recruitment into clinical studies. Report on data collection/ patient recruitment as required.
• Responsible in collaboration with the designated research nurse/ co-ordinator for organising investigations, assessments and clinic appointments for patients in accordance with trial protocols.
• Be part of the staff rota for administering and facilitating research clinics. Be a direct contact for patients during these clinics, act as a receptionist and deal sensitively and confidentially with any patient enquiries.
• Maintain clinical studies information on EDGE (Clinical Trials IT system)
• Assist with invoicing of patient expenses.
• Ensure timely delivery of samples to laboratories within GHNHSFT. These may be collected in specific research clinics or from routine outpatient clinics or surgical theatres.
• Ensure trial protocols are followed and that trials are conducted in accordance to research legislation including Good Clinical Practice.
• Understand and follow GHNHSFT Research SOPs.
• Report any protocol violations or issues of concern relating to patients and/or staff.
• Lead on data collection for an agreed number of specific clinical trials.
• Assist with close-out of studies and preparation for archiving of studies
• Identify efficient methods for data collection across the sites where patients will receive their care.
• Assist in achieving NIHR High Levels Objectives and GHNHSFT KPIs for research delivery.

The post-holder will be expected to communicate with a variety of individuals across the Trust including consultants, supporting departments, and other healthcare professionals. Liaise with patients, commercial and non-commercial Clinical Trials Units and Clinical Study teams

Please refer the Job description for details