Total 88 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in City of London, London, EC2Y 5AS

Open for Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor, Kuantan, Kuching, & Johor Bahru. 

• Fresh Graduates and Nursing Backgrounds are encouraged to apply

JOB SUMMARY (Major functions of the position)

The Study Coordinator (SC) is responsible for a variety of activities essential to the conduct of clinical trials at the site. This includes trial start-up activities, ongoing study management, and coordination of trial subjects at every stage of their clinical trial journey. The SC is the main point of contact for trial subjects and the study’s Sponsor. The SC works with the Principal Investigator (PI) to ensure patient safety and the integrity of data collected, in accordance with study protocol requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable regulatory requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Carry out day-to-day operations at the site level

a) Trial planning

• Manage and coordinate feasibility studies received from the Feasibility Team, including meetings with new and potential Investigators. Follow up on the completion of feasibility questionnaires within timelines.
• Provide site-related documents and information for Ethics Committee applications.
• Support trial budget review, in association with CRM’s Budget Review Committee (BRC).

b) Trial conduct at site

i) Coordination

• Perform tasks as delegated by the PI in accordance with the protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and applicable guidelines.
• Proactively assist in finding potential subjects/healthy volunteers eligible to participate in the trial by performing pre-screening activities as delegated.
• Schedule and manage subject visits. Assist the Investigator during subject visits as per trial protocol requirements.
• Act as a liaison between Investigators and other clinical research stakeholders (including CROs/Sponsors, Regulatory Agencies, etc.) to support trial-related activities at the site, including site visits from Sponsor/CRO (e.g., SIV, SMV, CoV), audits, and inspections as appropriate.
• Collect, process, and ship biological specimens as per trial protocol requirements.
• Manage trial ancillary supplies, including storage, record of resupply, dispensing, and maintaining accountability of the supplies.
• Handle and manage Investigational Product (IP), including receival, storage, record of IP supply, dispensing, temperature excursion reporting, and maintaining accountability of IPs as delegated by the PI.

ii) Data Collection

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of Case Report Form (CRF)/e-CRF and resolution of queries.

iii) Others

• Guide and support Investigators on the payment process of trial budgets, including payment tracker completion, submission, and disbursement.
• Assist Investigators in subject safety management, including timely reporting of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) to appropriate authorities.
• Maintain essential documents in Investigator Site Files (ISF) for assigned trials and make records available for review.
• Ensure trial practices reflect ethical and legal standards for clinical trials, including reporting conflicts of interest.
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines provided under the Quality Management System (QMS) ISO 9001:2015 and Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) ISO 37001 requirements.

2. Other Administrative Support

• Update the Investigator database from hospital and/or satellite sites, Investigator Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification list, and feasibility log.
• Update Industry Sponsored Research (ISR) status, including recruitment progress, upcoming new trials, ongoing trials, and closure status of the trials in CRMx on a monthly basis.
• Inform and update the ARM on any new potential trials at the project site.

3. As required, assigned by ARM

• The SC may need to travel to send, receive, or retrieve biological samples/reports from external vendors.
• The SC may need to travel to engage with external relevant parties to ensure trial-related procedures are arranged accordingly.
• An under-utilized SC may need to mobilize from the current site to other project sites performing trial-related activities as agreed by investigators and approved by the Head of Clinical Operations.

BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Science, Allied Health Science, Medical, or Nursing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Able to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in standard computer programs, including the MS Office suite.
• Preferably GCP-certified.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of clinical research and medical terminology.
• Prior experience in the research field/clinical trial.
• Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.
• Works well in a team but is self-driven.

津貼和福利

• ISO 9001:2015 和 ISO37001:2016 認證組織
• 每週 5 天工作，有競爭力的福利
• 業務擴張、臨床研究/試驗、職業發展

Open for Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor, Kuantan, Kuching, & Johor Bahru. 

• Fresh Graduates and Nursing Backgrounds are encouraged to apply

JOB SUMMARY (Major functions of the position)

The Study Coordinator (SC) is responsible for a variety of activities essential to the conduct of clinical trials at the site. This includes trial start-up activities, ongoing study management, and coordination of trial subjects at every stage of their clinical trial journey. The SC is the main point of contact for trial subjects and the study’s Sponsor. The SC works with the Principal Investigator (PI) to ensure patient safety and the integrity of data collected, in accordance with study protocol requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable regulatory requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Carry out day-to-day operations at the site level

a) Trial planning

• Manage and coordinate feasibility studies received from the Feasibility Team, including meetings with new and potential Investigators. Follow up on the completion of feasibility questionnaires within timelines.
• Provide site-related documents and information for Ethics Committee applications.
• Support trial budget review, in association with CRM’s Budget Review Committee (BRC).

b) Trial conduct at site

i) Coordination

• Perform tasks as delegated by the PI in accordance with the protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and applicable guidelines.
• Proactively assist in finding potential subjects/healthy volunteers eligible to participate in the trial by performing pre-screening activities as delegated.
• Schedule and manage subject visits. Assist the Investigator during subject visits as per trial protocol requirements.
• Act as a liaison between Investigators and other clinical research stakeholders (including CROs/Sponsors, Regulatory Agencies, etc.) to support trial-related activities at the site, including site visits from Sponsor/CRO (e.g., SIV, SMV, CoV), audits, and inspections as appropriate.
• Collect, process, and ship biological specimens as per trial protocol requirements.
• Manage trial ancillary supplies, including storage, record of resupply, dispensing, and maintaining accountability of the supplies.
• Handle and manage Investigational Product (IP), including receival, storage, record of IP supply, dispensing, temperature excursion reporting, and maintaining accountability of IPs as delegated by the PI.

ii) Data Collection

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of Case Report Form (CRF)/e-CRF and resolution of queries.

iii) Others

• Guide and support Investigators on the payment process of trial budgets, including payment tracker completion, submission, and disbursement.
• Assist Investigators in subject safety management, including timely reporting of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) to appropriate authorities.
• Maintain essential documents in Investigator Site Files (ISF) for assigned trials and make records available for review.
• Ensure trial practices reflect ethical and legal standards for clinical trials, including reporting conflicts of interest.
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines provided under the Quality Management System (QMS) ISO 9001:2015 and Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) ISO 37001 requirements.

2. Other Administrative Support

• Update the Investigator database from hospital and/or satellite sites, Investigator Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification list, and feasibility log.
• Update Industry Sponsored Research (ISR) status, including recruitment progress, upcoming new trials, ongoing trials, and closure status of the trials in CRMx on a monthly basis.
• Inform and update the ARM on any new potential trials at the project site.

3. As required, assigned by ARM

• The SC may need to travel to send, receive, or retrieve biological samples/reports from external vendors.
• The SC may need to travel to engage with external relevant parties to ensure trial-related procedures are arranged accordingly.
• An under-utilized SC may need to mobilize from the current site to other project sites performing trial-related activities as agreed by investigators and approved by the Head of Clinical Operations.

BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Science, Allied Health Science, Medical, or Nursing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Able to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in standard computer programs, including the MS Office suite.
• Preferably GCP-certified.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of clinical research and medical terminology.
• Prior experience in the research field/clinical trial.
• Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.
• Works well in a team but is self-driven.

Perks & Benefits

• Certified ISO 9001:2015 & ISO37001:2016 Organisation
• 5 Day Work Week, Competitive Benefits
• Expansion in Business, Clinical Research/Trials, Career Growth

Position: Production Development Executive (R&D)

Responsibilities:

• Planning and carrying out R&D activities and projects that comply with food regulations as well as the company vision and mission.
• Create and design new recipes to improve food product from the organization in consideration of ideas and market demand for new products and refine taste profiles through experimentation.
• Improve and revise existing product formulations and processes if necessary to optimize productivity and cost.
• Conduct sensory and shelf-life evaluation for new and existing product samples.
• Participate in pilot tests and production runs until the commercialization of the new or modified product.
• Collaborate with the procurement department to source alternative ingredients.
• Liaise with supplier for new product samples and documents required, such as quotation, product specification, CoA, Halal Cert and etc.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing departments to keep track of consumer needs and competitors’ performance as well as support sales and marketing team by preparing samples for customer trials.
• Provide technical and labelling information with regulatory compliance to related departments.
• Keep a record of all R&D related documents.
• Assist in kitchen / R&D lab equipment handling, maintenance and calibration.
• Get involved in kitchen / R&D lab activities related to 5'S, safety, inventory control and others.

Requirements:

• Possess Degree or Diploma in Culinary / Food Technology / Food Science and other relevant field.
• Possess strong understanding of cultural and culinary trends with full knowledge of culinary art and able to cook like a chef.
• At least 1-2 years of working experience in seasoning, sauce and paste R&D, processing & manufacturing related field with strong knowledge and ability in kitchen / R&D lab management, recipe formulation, food presentation, food safety, food handling and food hygiene.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office & Excel, other relevant software and application.
• Able to manage time efficiently, effective in problem- solving, and having positive thinking.
• Possessed strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Familiar with Malaysian Food Regulations and Nutrition Labelling Regulations.
• Possess own transport and willing to travel.

工作性质：

• 考虑新产品的想法和市场需求，创建和设计新食谱以改进组织的食品产品，并通过实验改进口味

• 改进和修改现有产品配方和工艺（如有必要），以优化生产力和成本

• 对新产品和现有产品样品进行感官和保质期评估

• 参与中试和生产运行，直至新产品或改良产品商业化

• 与采购部门合作寻找替代成分

• 与供应商联系，获取新产品样品和所需文件，如报价、产品规格、CoA、清真证书等

• 与销售和营销部门合作，跟踪消费者需求和竞争对手的表现，并通过准备样品供客户试用来支持销售和营销团队

• 向相关部门提供符合法规要求的技术和标签信息

• 保留所有研发相关文件的记录

• 协助厨房/研发实验室设备的操作、维护和校准

• 参与与 5'S、安全、库存控制等相关的厨房/研发实验室活动

要求：

• 拥有烹饪学/食品技术/食品科学和其他相关领域的学位或文凭

• 向助理研发经理汇报工作内容和相关报告详情

• 对烹饪趋势有深入的理解，对烹饪艺术有充分的了解

• 至少 1-2 年调味料、酱料和酱料研发、加工和制造相关领域的工作经验，在厨房/研发实验室管理、配方配方、食品展示、食品安全、食品处理和食品卫生方面具有丰富的知识和能力

• 熟练使用 Microsoft Office 和 Excel、其他相关软件和应用程序

• 能够有效地管理时间，有效地解决问题，并具有积极的思维

• 熟悉马来西亚食品法规和营养标签法规

Perks & Benefits

• Employee equity
• Allowance (travel stipends, transportation, etc.)
• Central location
• Free snacks / Happy hours
• Regular team activities
• Personal development opportunities
• Paid training and development

Pursuant to 50 USC 3024 (v), and with concurrence and consultation with the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, this position is being established in the excepted service as an element of the Intelligence Community within the Department of the Treasury.

As a Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist, you will:

• Direct the group's production of strategic and or long-term intelligence products that identify and analyze information on foreign terrorist groups, WMD proliferators, criminal and rogue regime networks, and other entities and topics of US national security interest to assess implications for U.S. interests and opportunities for U.S. policy.
• Balance competing priorities and maintain adequate production pace regarding the production of assigned projects.
• Drive intelligence collection on the group's areas of responsibility.
• Work closely with other OIA and Intelligence Community components to ensure the needs of Treasury policymakers are met and provide regular feedback on intelligence reporting.
• Be responsible for all personnel matters relating to the Group. These include but are not limited to directly supervising branch chiefs, the annual evaluation process for analysts in each branch, mentoring, training, and developing performance standards and evaluations for employees.
• Represent the Department of the Treasury and the Office of Intelligence and Analysis in senior-level internal and interagency meetings, including IC working groups on issues related to the specific areas of responsibility of the office.
• Develop partnerships with other relevant Treasury and intelligence community elements and collaborates with such partners as appropriate.

Starting at $163,964 Per Year (GS 15)

• You will provide cost estimating and analysis products and services to SSP senior leadership and branches.
• You will produce thorough, accurate estimates and analyses of cost to support milestone reviews.
• You will represent Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) on Navy-level cost process councils and stakeholder groups, as appropriate.
• You will maintain liaison with technical Branch managers and engineers, Integrated Product Team leads, and senior contractor representatives to ensure that proposals and contracts reflect accurate cost requirements.
• You will develop, review, and coordinate assigned cost estimating and analysis products and services supporting SSP Acquisition Program(s) and initiatives and other reporting requirements.
• You will develop databases and cost models comprising of both commercial off the shelf hardware and software tailored as appropriate.
• You will work with branch managers and engineers to evaluate industry partner proposals for cost realism and/or other cost related areas
• You will participate in a broad range of cost and affordability efforts, economic analyses and major study efforts directed by higher authority (e.g. ASN RDA) to identify and assess program cost and schedule growth.

Starting at $45,146 Per Year (NH 2-3)

Research and Development Center (uscg.mil)
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As a Research General Engineer in the Technical Division at the Coast Guard R&D Center, you will join a fast-paced, diverse, and collaborative group of scientists, engineers, computer scientists, and analysts to contribute to research in focus areas. This position will focus on contributing to and/or leading Defense and Safety Systems (DSS) applied research projects. The DSS Research Program aims to ensure the safety of Coast Guard members, the Maritime Transportation System (MTS), and the public now and into the future. Examples of defensive systems that will protect our assets from evolving threats include non-lethal vessel stopping technologies, counter uncrewed systems (C-UxS), directed energy systems, and cybersecurity systems in Operational Technology (OT). Safety systems efforts focus on improvements to mariner safety and increasing the probability of successful search and rescue, as well as assessing modern vessel construction techniques and materials that will ensure that the service knows how to regulate, respond to emergencies, and utilize advancements in ship design.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Designing or directing the development of unique or leading-edge technology, equipment, or systems to meet specific mission requirements.
• Conducting systematic research in problem areas that are highly complex, answering important questions in the scientific field that lead to innovation.
• Serving as a senior engineer coordinating and integrating the planning, programming, development, oversight, scheduling, and overall management of resources for multi-phase projects.
• Guiding and evaluating contractor efforts by reviewing plans and cost estimates, reporting problems and/or progress, directing necessary changes and resolving controversial problems, and ensuring contractor efforts are in line with research program objectives.
• Utilizing correspondence with field experts and literature published with the agency, outside agencies, private industry, and research institutions to maintain knowledge of current technology and regulatory developments in the scientific field.
• Conducting analysis and applying findings of technical reviews to recommend changes to existing directives

Starting at $116,510 Per Year (GS 13)

Research and Development Center (uscg.mil)
DVIDS - Video - Coast Guard research and development overview (dvidshub.net)
USCG Operation Demonstration Coqui (youtube.com)

As a Research General Engineer in the Technical Division at the Coast Guard R&D Center, you will join a fast-paced, diverse, and collaborative group of scientists, engineers, computer scientists, and analysts to contribute to research in focus areas. This position will focus on contributing to and/or leading Defense and Safety Systems (DSS) applied research projects. The DSS Research Program aims to ensure the safety of Coast Guard members, the Maritime Transportation System (MTS), and the public now and into the future. Examples of defensive systems that will protect our assets from evolving threats include non-lethal vessel stopping technologies, counter uncrewed systems (C-UxS), directed energy systems, and cybersecurity systems in Operational Technology (OT). Safety systems efforts focus on improvements to mariner safety and increasing the probability of successful search and rescue, as well as assessing modern vessel construction techniques and materials that will ensure that the service knows how to regulate, respond to emergencies, and utilize advancements in ship design.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Designing or directing the development of unique or leading-edge technology, equipment, or systems to meet specific mission requirements.
• Conducting systematic research in problem areas that are highly complex, answering important questions in the scientific field that lead to innovation.
• Serving as a senior engineer coordinating and integrating the planning, programming, development, oversight, scheduling, and overall management of resources for multi-phase projects.
• Guiding and evaluating contractor efforts by reviewing plans and cost estimates, reporting problems and/or progress, directing necessary changes and resolving controversial problems, and ensuring contractor efforts are in line with research program objectives.
• Utilizing correspondence with field experts and literature published with the agency, outside agencies, private industry, and research institutions to maintain knowledge of current technology and regulatory developments in the scientific field.
• Conducting analysis and applying findings of technical reviews to recommend changes to existing directives

Starting at $116,510 Per Year (GS 13)

Designs and manages the most effective means of tracking and summarization of diverse and complex statistical data structures or major components of a large scale data series.

Independently plans and conducts descriptive and complex multi- variate data analysis on specific subjects relating to crime and the administration of justice.

Authors original and creative reports which require minimal edits and little or no substantive changes, and which represent a finished product reflecting a high order of professional competence.

Provides specific technical recommendations to higher-level Bureau staff on efficiencies and economics associated with the available storage and computing environments for particular data collection programs.

Identifies and recommends new opportunities for statistical research and development particularly as they relate to improving the substantive knowledge about the criminal justice systems and the administration of justice.

Starting at $82,764 Per Year (GS 11-12)

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below. Person specification GOSH Culture and Values Essential criteria GOSH Always Values Experience of working as part of a diverse team. Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture. Committed to family centred care. Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential criteria Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level /Foundation Degree programme in health care or equivalent. Good Clinical Practice certification (GCP). Evidence of Assistant Practitioner or equivalent competencies through national occupational standards and/or work-based learning. Evidence of continuing professional development. Experience/Knowledge Essential criteria Experience of working on multiple parallel tasks to strict and often tight deadlines. Desirable criteria Experience of working within the NHS (i.e Health care assistant/Research Coordinator). Experience of working in a clinical trial environment in either a pharmaceutical company, NHS Trust or a university. Experience of multidisciplinary working, both internally and externally. Knowledge of and/or experience of database systems and managing complex information. Previous experience of research and/or audit. Experience of having worked with children and/or young people. Basic understanding of the principles of clinical and research governance and Good Clinical Practice. Skills/Abilities Essential criteria Willingness to gain competency in clinical skills. Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative. Excellent documentation skills Ability to communicate professionally with children and families, visitors, sponsors and members of the multi-disciplinary team. Able to recognise own limitations and ask for supervision/training as required. IT skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft office/or equivalent software A commitment to continued professional and personal development. Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills Desirable criteria Able to accurately undertake core observations (temperature, pulse, respiratory and heart rate) on children of all ages and recognise and report any abnormalities. Ability to recognise a child whose condition may be deteriorating and inform appropriate personnel immediately. Able to height/length and weigh a child of any age accurately. Ability to assist in the training of other staff.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Clinical and Communication Responsibilities Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients and participants come first. Work within relevant regulations and ICH GCP (International Conference on Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice) ensuring that the clinical trial protocol is adhered to at all times. Lead on a portfolio of trials and coordinate participation. This requires liaising with the clinical team to organise and ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken according to the protocol, paying particular attention to accurate data collection and dissemination and version control of essential documentation. Devise, implement and evaluate strategies for recruiting participants into clinical studies and identify individuals potentially eligible for research studies. Gain permissions for research contacts. For specific studies post holder may be delegated to obtain consent from participants in line with Trust policy and research protocol. Organise and facilitate participant appointments and follow-up phone calls. Accurately perform and record observations of clinical activities required according to personal competencies and the study protocol and obtain the results including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, questionnaires, urinalysis, weight and height, and report abnormalities or changes appropriately. Report any adverse events or health concerns which occur whilst the participant is taking part in the study to the appropriate doctor or nurse in a timely manner, and to the appropriate principal or co-investigator. Liaise with pharmacy to co-ordinate the availability and dispensing of study drugs if appropriate. Perform tasks requiring clinical and laboratory skills, including phlebotomy, venepuncture, tissue and blood sample preparation within clinic and laboratory in line with personal competencies and approved study protocol Process biological samples according to personal competencies and the study-specific protocol and laboratory manual and organise the storage, shipment and documentation of samples. Provide ongoing support to the participant and carer whilst participating in the clinical study. Communicate study related information effectively with the research team and study participants and their family members. This information may be complex or sensitive, and there may be barriers to understanding. Communicate effectively and efficiently specialised advice pertaining to research protocols to members of the multidisciplinary team. Engage effectively with other departments and wards at the site/s, in order to promote a good working environment, integration of research and open channels of communication. Communicate with external study coordinators and sponsor representatives, nationally and internationally. Attend and participate in departmental meetings and help promote new ideas and methods and assist in their implementation. Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings. Arrange, attend and record minutes for research and other relevant departmental meeting. Attend national and international study specific meetings and disseminate information to members of the multi-disciplinary team as required. Information and data management Update participant study and medical records to accurately document study related activity and procedures. Ensure the confidentiality of verbal, written and computerised information. Complete case report forms in a precise and timely manner, ensuring that all the relevant clinical data in the participants medical notes and study file is transcribed accurately. Responsible for the maintenance of the Investigator Site Files. Aid with local study set up to ensure all applicable documents are ready to use once relevant approvals are received. Organise study set up visits, involving all relevant departments. Create databases, validate and maintain them and ensure their security and compliance with the data protection act. Update and maintain centralised database. Responsible for ensuring that all data queries are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner. Assist in the creation and maintenance of good office systems for the smooth running of the service. Plan, prepare documentation and participate in audit and monitoring visits. Implement strategies to ensure full and accurate data-set for all study participants. Process amendments according to standard operating procedure as received in a timely manner. Collate data and compile reports for the Clinical Lead, Research Managers and commercial sponsors as required. Provide timely information and reports to reflect recruitment of patients including timely entry to EDGE according to team processes. Management and leadership Provide advice and training to colleagues as relevant to your role. Supervise, train or mentor new or more junior staff as required. Act as a role model, giving guidance, counselling and support to new and junior staff. Actively contribute to the teaching programme within the department. Education and Professional development Take responsibility for identifying personal training and educational needs within the context of the service and those identified during the appraisal process. To maintain an up to date knowledge relevant to the specialty and research. Act in accordance with the Health Education England (HEE) Care Certificate framework standards at all times. Undertake an Individual Performance Review annually with your Line Manager. Maintain a record to reflect any training carried out pertaining to the post. Other responsibilities Act always in a manner which, promotes positive working relationships and maintains the professional image of the Trust. Responsibly manage the control of equipment, resources and stock. Actively seek to develop the role to take account of changing requirements of the service. Ensure own actions help to maintain quality. To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Work collaboratively with colleagues across R&D and wider GSTFT to facilitate the achievement of objectives and shared learning.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisation and communication skills as they will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks requiring the ability to show initiative, be flexible and adopt a proactive approach to managing their workload. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below. Based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent training and development opportunities and assistance with finding somewhere to live. Informal discussions and site visits are welcomed; please contact Hamza Meghari, Senior Research Coordinator at hamza.meghari@gosh.nhs.uk To apply please visit www.gosh.nhs.uk/jobs quoting the appropriate reference number. We encourage applications from all sections of the community. We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates. See www.disclosure.gov.uk for more information.

The post holder will act as patient and participant advocate at all times, the post holder will be expected to co-ordinate research clinics and organise study related care. They will implement and evaluate strategies to identify and assist in the enrolment of research participants.

The post-holder will lead on a portfolio of research studies and perform a range of clinical assessments in line with accepted standards of practice. They will communicate proactively with the study and clinical teams to ensure good participant experience and adherence to study protocols. The post holder will be responsible for case report form completion, site file management, implementation of amendments and maintenance of databases. They will act as mentor and support for new and junior team members. They will contribute to quality assurance processes within the team. The post holder will ensure the well-being of participants by adhering to study protocols, relevant regulations and local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best-known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

The Gastrointestinal Medicine and Surgery research team delivers studies across the multidisciplinary gastrointestinal department. The team is made up of Principal Investigators and Sub-investigators, Research Nurses and Clinical Research Practitioners who work together to deliver studies to high standards across both Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospital sites.

Clinical and Communication Responsibilities
• Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients and participants come first.
• Work within relevant regulations and ICH GCP (International Conference on Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice) ensuring that the clinical trial protocol is adhered to at all times.
• Lead on a portfolio of trials and coordinate participation. This requires liaising with the clinical team to organise and ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken according to the protocol, paying particular attention to accurate data collection and dissemination and version control of essential documentation.
• Devise, implement and evaluate strategies for recruiting participants into clinical studies and identify individuals potentially eligible for research studies. Gain permissions for research contacts.
• For specific studies post holder may be delegated to obtain consent from participants in line with Trust policy and research protocol.
• Organise and facilitate participant appointments and follow-up phone calls.
• Accurately perform and record observations of clinical activities required according to personal competencies and the study protocol and obtain the results including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, questionnaires, urinalysis, weight and height, and report abnormalities or changes appropriately.
• Report any adverse events or health concerns which occur whilst the participant is taking part in the study to the appropriate doctor or nurse in a timely manner, and to the appropriate principal or co-investigator.
• Liaise with pharmacy to co-ordinate the availability and dispensing of study drugs if appropriate.
• Perform tasks requiring clinical and laboratory skills, including phlebotomy, venepuncture, tissue and blood sample preparation within clinic and laboratory in line with personal competencies and approved study protocol
• Process biological samples according to personal competencies and the study-specific protocol and laboratory manual and organise the storage, shipment and documentation of samples.
• Provide ongoing support to the participant and carer whilst participating in the clinical study.
• Communicate study related information effectively with the research team and study participants and their family members. This information may be complex or sensitive, and there may be barriers to understanding.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently specialised advice pertaining to research protocols to members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Engage effectively with other departments and wards at the site/s, in order to promote a good working environment, integration of research and open channels of communication.
• Communicate with external study coordinators and sponsor representatives, nationally and internationally.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and help promote new ideas and methods and assist in their implementation.
• Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Arrange, attend and record minutes for research and other relevant departmental meeting.
• Attend national and international study specific meetings and disseminate information to members of the multi-disciplinary team as required.

Information and data management
• Update participant study and medical records to accurately document study related activity and procedures.
• Ensure the confidentiality of verbal, written and computerised information.
• Complete case report forms in a precise and timely manner, ensuring that all the relevant clinical data in the participant’s medical notes and study file is transcribed accurately.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the Investigator Site Files.
• Aid with local study set up to ensure all applicable documents are ready to use once relevant approvals are received. Organise study set up visits, involving all relevant departments.
• Create databases, validate and maintain them and ensure their security and compliance with the data protection act.
• Update and maintain centralised database.
• Responsible for ensuring that all data queries are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of good office systems for the smooth running of the service.
• Plan, prepare documentation and participate in audit and monitoring visits.
• Implement strategies to ensure full and accurate data-set for all study participants.
• Process amendments according to standard operating procedure as received in a timely manner.
• Collate data and compile reports for the Clinical Lead, Research Managers and commercial sponsors as required.
• Provide timely information and reports to reflect recruitment of patients including timely entry to EDGE according to team processes.

Management and leadership
• Provide advice and training to colleagues as relevant to your role.
• Supervise, train or mentor new or more junior staff as required.
• Act as a role model, giving guidance, counselling and support to new and junior staff.
• Actively contribute to the teaching programme within the department.

Education and Professional development
• Take responsibility for identifying personal training and educational needs within the context of the service and those identified during the appraisal process.
• To maintain an up to date knowledge relevant to the specialty and research.
• Act in accordance with the Health Education England (HEE) Care Certificate framework standards at all times.
• Undertake an Individual Performance Review annually with your Line Manager.
• Maintain a record to reflect any training carried out pertaining to the post.

Other responsibilities
• Act always in a manner which, promotes positive working relationships and maintains the professional image of the Trust.
• Responsibly manage the control of equipment, resources and stock.
• Actively seek to develop the role to take account of changing requirements of the service.
• Ensure own actions help to maintain quality.
• To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across R&D and wider GSTFT to facilitate the achievement of objectives and shared learning.


This advert closes on Monday 2 Dec 2024

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below. Based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel and excellent training and development opportunities. We encourage applications from all sections of the community. We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates. See www.disclosure.gov.uk for more information.