Total 24 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in London, EC2V 8

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust *In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

The Rheumatology Research Team at University College London Hospital (UCLH) is expanding and are seeking two Band 5 Nurses to join the team. This role offers an opportunity to enter the exciting filed of clinical research without prior research experience. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to the advancement of clinical knowledge in rheumatology, we would love to hear from you.

The Rheumatology Research Department works on a portfolio of UCLH sponsored and hosted studies. We recruit to studies for adult and adolescent patients with inflammatory conditions. You will be supported to develop your clinical research nursing skills to recruit participants to rheumatology research projects following Good Clinical Practice and data protection guidelines, as well as national and local standard operating procedures.
Current studies include interventional trials of medicinal products (Phase I to IV) and observational projects.

The successful candidate will work closely with clinicians and academics in a close-knit team of research nurses and coordinators. They will be expected to develop their clinical skills and knowledge to support participants with study participation.

This is a varied role suitable for a highly proficient person with great communication skills who enjoys working across multiple projects in a collaborative manner. Candidates should be proficient computer users and have an interest in clinical research and rheumatology.
• The successful candidate will work according to Good Clinical Practice, relevant professional standards and guidelines to recruit to and manage a portfolio of clinical research studies.
• Act as a patient advocate, promote wellbeing needs and support patients through their clinical research journey.
• Assist with patient recruitment, screening and conducting study visits for research participants, including patient assessment, data collection sample collection (including phlebotomy) and sample processing, monitoring of adverse reactions and compliance.
• Assist with day to day coordination of clinical trials and studies, including management of study documents, data collection and study consumables.
• Ensure study protocols and procedures are adhered to in accordance with local practice and GCP guidelines.
• Be proactive in establishing personal development needs and attend training courses.
• Contribute to organisation of department and creation of standard operating procedures.
• Be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing with colleagues and patients.
• Effectively manage own workload, use effective decision-making skills and evaluate the process and results.
• Liaise with external key stakeholders where appropriate.
• Assist with study set and management of designated studies.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and audit, contribute to conference posters and publications as required.



University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.


We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street


We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineand pathology.


We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.


For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.


Come and bea part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*


UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


*In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.


UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second yearrunning!University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.



This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

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The Research Funding Officer is a member of the pre-award team supporting the coordination and submission of a portfolio of research funding applications working closely with academics and professional services staff in the three faculties. This is a busy, varied role which requires the post holder to: provide advice on the costing and pricing of research funding applications; provide guidance on internal processes and submission systems; manage a portfolio of grant applications; own the electronic funding submissions for their given portfolio; liaise with colleagues post-award and research contracts teams; and provide an efficient service to academic and professional services staff in the faculties. Responsibilities

• Support the Research Funding Manager by managing the administrative processes associated with the research grant lifecycle and proactively promoting good research grant management practice aligned to school policies and procedures.
• Carry out a range of pre-award responsibilities, including:
• Providing advice and assistance on interpreting funders' terms and conditions
• Providing advice and guidance on costing and pricing in line with policies
• Financial assessment of application budgets ensuring they are costed and priced in accordance with TRAC and FEC methodology in parallel with funders' terms and conditions and from the perspective of a university.
• Owning all research applications within the given portfolio and actively adding value to the application process.
• management of the online submission of applications on behalf of the university.

The expectation is that the post-holder will advise on a range of funders, including the UK, the EU and overseas.

• Ensure processes are carried out on a timely basis, accurately and in accordance with university policy and funder requirements.
• Take responsibility for the accurate and complete entry of project data into the university research management systems.
• Proactively identify problems at an early stage and resolve or refer to them as appropriate.
• Keep abreast of developments in the external research environment (policy, funders) that will impact on the university research administration processes and/or research funding activities.

Build strong relationships with the academic and professional services staff within the Faculties, departments and central services.

• Provide specialist expertise on key UK, EU, UK or overseas research funders.
• Ensure that the school builds and maintains good relationships with key funding bodies through resolving pre-award issues.
• Participate in relevant internal professional networks and disseminate information to academic and professional service staff.
• Proactively provide high quality advice to researchers and professional services on preaward matters
• Work with colleagues across universities to streamline and improve research management processes and contribute to pre-ward training workshops for faculty staff.
• Contribute to and support the development of the Universities Research Costing and Pricing (RCP) tool and systems.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably delegated by the Research Funding Manager.
• Manage own continuous professional development, internal collaborations and external networks, in order to contribute to service quality, research excellence and innovation.
• Demonstrate the School's values through your behaviour at work, including your duties and responsibilities in respect of equality and diversity, health and safety, data protection, and any other legislative requirements.

Generic duties and responsibilities This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may be altered at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder. The post-holder will carry out any other duties, tasks or responsibilities as reasonably requested by the line manager. The post holder will be responsible and accountable for ensuring all School policies, procedures, Regulations and employment legislative requirements are adhered to including equality and diversity and health and safety. The university has a Hybrid Working Framework, which alongside agreed service requirements, enables teams to work more flexibly (if the role allows), promoting a greater wellbeing and work/life balance. This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual performance review (appraisal) process. PERSON SPECIFICATION 1 Higher education to degree level or equivalent, or equivalent work related relevant experience Essential 2 Specialist training or qualification in research support, project management or relevant financial/accounting qualification Desirable 3 Experience of working in a finance or professional service role, ideally within Higher Education or a similar project based, charity or research institute Essential 4 A knowledge and understanding of grant funded research, including grant costing and pricing concepts (FEC) and a good understanding of the funding environment for research both in the UK and internationally Essential 5 Knowledge and practical experience of constructing budgets, using software for financial management, together with the ability to understand and analyse financial information. Essential 6 An understanding of organisational processes required for pre-award grant administration Essential 7 Excellent organisational and planning skills including proven ability to work unsupervised, organise and prioritise a changing deadline driven workload, whilst maintaining accuracy

Essential 8 Excellent interpersonal and numeracy skills and the ability to communicate complex information to non-specialists and a range of stakeholders both internal and external to the organisation Essential 9 Experience of providing informal and formal guidance and training, contributing to developing written guidelines and/or training materials Desirable 10 Evidence of developing and improving systems and processes Desirable 11 Strong IT skills including Excel, Database software and Teams including the ability to quickly learn how to use new systems

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What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a hardworking, ambitious and dynamic qualified teacher to join Harris Academy Wimbledon as Teacher of Science. You will have excellent opportunities to engage in wider Harris Federation academy improvement and professional development activities.

The Teacher of Science will bea well-qualified specialist, holding QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, you will have the ability to teach from KS3 to KS5. We are looking for a strong communicator with proven skills in engaging with, inspiring and motivating, not just the school community but the wider community.

There is a great deal of collaborative working and sharing of good ideas about what works within secondary academies at Harris. The successful candidate will be joining a friendly and outward looking group where professional development and progression opportunities are second to

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
• Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school
• Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
• Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor
• Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work
• Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff
• Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards
• Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students
• Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary
• Have good written and spoken communication skills
• Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively
• Have excellent time management skills
• Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies

What the school offers its staff

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Further details about the role

The purpose of your role will be:

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment
• To share and support the academy's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth

Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:

• Operational and strategic planning (including lesson planning, developing resources and syllabuses, and contributing to the departmental plan)
• Curriculum planning
• Staff development (including continuing professional development and engaging fully in the Performance Management Review process)
• Quality assurance (including contributing to the process of monitoring and evaluating the subject area)
• Management of information (including maintaining appropriate records and tracking student progress)
• Communications with students, parents and other stakeholders
• Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students)
• Teaching, ensuring a high quality learning experience for students

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Analyst - Actuarial and Funding Risk
London
£45,000 - £60,000 per annum
Investment management and pension services provider for public sector pension funds in their search for an Analyst across Actuarial and Funding Risk.
Company client is working with an investment management and pension services provider for public sector pension funds in their search for an Analyst across Actuarial and Funding Risk to join them on a permanent basis.
Within this role you will deliver and develop actuarial and funding risk modelling, analysis and reporting for pension fund clients and stakeholders. You will prepare funding (asset and liability) risk modelling using their ALM software covering analysis and oversight of long-term client funding strategy. You will then prepare funding risk reporting before it is issued for checking and review.
Role requirements:
* Experienced part or NNQ level Actuary (or qualified by experience).
* Demonstrable UK DB pensions knowledge from within a technical or pensions modelling role.
* Experience of using asset liability modelling software and working within a risk management framework.
* Experience in using PowerBI, ALM software, some prior coding knowledge would be attractive but not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a team with plenty of longevity due to working on open LGPS schemes. This is a fairly small team that can offer plenty of variety and the chance to get stuck in to plenty of work. This role may go permanent for the right candidate.
For further details on this role, or for a confidential discussion around how your role compares in the market, please don't hesitate to apply the job online. #LI-PB1

Leading pensions consultancy seeking a Pensions Data Director to join them from any of their UK offices | This role is designed to aid de-risking projects so data is an enabler rather than a barrier.
Company client is working with a leading pensions consultancy seeking a Pensions Data Director to join them from any of their UK offices. This role is designed to aid de-risking projects so data is an enabler rather than a barrier.
As a Director within this team you will firstly understand the issues of your client, set a strategy and plan for resolving those issues and then provide technical guidance and oversight to the team to implement that solution for you to review. Typical projects may be centred around GMP, auditing data, benefits and calculations, bulk data rectification and benefit (re-)construction and data cleansing and improving electronic data. This role is not centred entirely around GMP work.
Role requirements:
* FIA qualified preferably or be qualified by experience (preferable to have an actuarial background but not essential)
* Strong knowledge and experience of UK DB Pension arrangements with a technical pensions background
* Good understanding of manual benefit calculations and processes and GMP equalisation and rectification
This is a great opportunity to work for an extremely reputable pensions consultancy in a role leading data workstreams for de-risking projects, naturally an extremely busy area of the market. The successful candidate for this role will appreciate that data can be an enabler rather than a barrier and can lead to a timely resolution to client issues. No data project here is the same, meaning no two days will be the same with a varied and fulfilling role.
For further details or to discuss how your role compares in the market, please don't hesitate to apply the job online. #LI-PB1

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)

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