Research Data CoordinatorNHS

The successful candidate will be part of the Haematology Research Unit - the dynamic team supports a large portfolio of commercial and academic led phase I, II and III clinical trials. We are looking for an organised individual with attention to detail who will provide a range of data, administrative and some lab-based support to the haematology clinical trials team.

The post holder will be required to organise their own workload and meet deadlines set by the team and by sponsors. This role is within a busy research unit, subject to frequent deadlines for a large portfolio of clinical trials as such, the post holder will need to possess excellent time management and planning skills.

The post holder will work closely with Principal Investigators and Consultants, Research Nurses, Trial Coordinators, medical staff, and clinical trials sponsors and representatives. We are looking for someone who works well within a team, who will readily provide support to colleagues where required and can use their own initiative. A flexible approach to the role is essential in order to ensure work is completed in a timely manner.

Key responsibilities will include maintenance of site files, completing trial specific paper and electronic databases using data from various sources and resolving data queries with sponsors and third parties in a timely manner.

Main duties of the job

Lead on a observational study

Data Coordination - To take ownership of the collection and entry of high quality data for a portfolio of complex clinical trials.To implement and adhere to the principles of GCP (Good Clinical Practice) as set out in the Clinical Trials Regulations. To provide any Case Report Forms (CRF) training support to new members of staff

To ensure data is entered into paper or electronic CRF accurately and in a timely manner.To help design, where required, data capture worksheets to aid data collection in busy clinical settingsfrom Sponsor.

To ensure delegation logs are signed and authorised before any trial related activity commences.To prepare for site monitoring visits and be available to assist during their visits., Data Coordination - To take ownership of the collection and entry of high quality data for a portfolio of complex clinical trials.

Administrative Support - including Site File maintenance, filing, minute taking, attend meetings.

Trial Support- lead on non-observational trial, laboratory tasks such as sample processing.

Personal Development - attend relevant training and conferences.

General - The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountability associated with this post.

To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

• BSc Life Sciences degree or equivalent relevant work experience in data coordination / management
• Good clinical practice (GCP) qualification, * Knowledge and experience with Multidisciplinary team and internal & external stakeholders
• Previous research data collection / entry experience
• ECDL or proven equivalent experience in MS Office and outlook, * Knowledge of clinical trial activity & confidentiality
• Understanding of Research Governance
• Ability to acquire in-depth knowledge of trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay persons
• Experience within clinical trials and / or oncology
• Knowledge of medical terminology, * Excellent communication skills in English, written and verbal
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work under pressure and excellent time management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the initiative to challenge processes to improve data integrity
• Attention to detail and ability to interpret patient records and extract high quality clinical data, * Phlebotomy

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.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible. The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.