• Become a part of a national clinical trials network within Ramsay Health Care
• Join 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 full-time Clinical Trials Coordinator and Senior Clinical Trials Coordinator who will be responsible for the implementation and delivery of clinical trial activities at Hollywood Private Hospital.
  The Clinical Trials & Research Unit at Hollywood Private Hospital currently undertakes a range of trials across several disciplines, including haematology and oncology, with the expectation that the unit will continue to expand and offer services to other clinical disciplines within the Hospital.
  Reporting to the Assistant Clinical Trials & Research Unit Manager, the successful applicants will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the clinical trials they have been assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• The implementation of clinical trial protocols, 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, ensuring that the site is able to 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.

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

• Experience in 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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Coordination of patient visits in accordance with the clinical trial protocol
• Coordination of data collection and reporting for the clinical trial
• Assist with start up processes for clinical trials, ensuring the site can be activated as quicky 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
• Active engagement with key sponsors and key doctor groups
• Management and support of ethics and governance activities and administrative activities associated with the study.
• Leading a small team of coordinators.

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

• Degree qualified in Nursing, Allied Health or Research
• Experience in patient facing clinical trials or clinical research activities, with prior exposure to the recruitment of patients and the collection and management of clinical trial data. Experience in oncology or haematology trials would be beneficial.
• Experience working with busy clinicians and the ability to effectively manage workload within a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in biological sample collection, storage, processing and associated sample management would be an advantage
• Proven ability to establish and manage relationships, working in partnership with stakeholders at all levels.
• Leadership experience within Clinical Trials
• Demonstrated high level conceptual and analytical skills and the capacity to take initiative, problem solve and assist in ensuring the success of each project.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and set goals whilst successfully managing competing priorities.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and legislation related to human research ethics and research governance within Australia.