Job Description

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, self-motivated, well organized Research Assistant / Data Coordinator with research experience or an interest in gaining research experience. This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role within a research team to support the delivery of the activities of this important trial.
You will work with the Lead Research Nurse, the Principal Investigator and other members of the multidisciplinary team to manage the delivery of research activities and ensure adherence to GCP and the procedures outlined in the trial protocol.
The role is to manage data acquisition and data entry into the trial database, ensuring a high standard of data quality, completion of the trial Case Report Forms, responding to data queries from the trial data manager and implementing changes as requested by the trial Data Manager in a timely manner.

• To provide day to day administrative support to the clinical research team which includes producing standard letters and trial documentation.
• Responsible for extracting clinical data (tests and investigations, primary and secondary) and accurately document results and reports in appropriate CRF, database, and patient records where appropriate.
• Demonstrate accurate documentation and ensure the documents are complete, legible, signed and countersigned if necessary.
• Ability to support administrative duties with regards to shipping and storage of blood and other samples, ensuring accurate documentation, clear processes and lines of accountability and traceability. 
• Support the research team lead, identifying and ensuring serious adverse events are reported and acted upon as required by the protocol in liaison with the Lead Research Nurse and/or Principle Investigator.
• Refer to senior team members when support is needed for identification, clarification, and escalation of data queries.
• Be one of the first points of contact for research participants going through the process of trial participation and offer support accordingly.
• Ability to use own initiative and work unsupervised but also work proactively within the team to ensure the trial operates at maximum efficiency.
• Understands and be able to communicate the need for patient confidentiality, including the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
• Assist Senior Research Nurses in ensuring that data is stored safely and securely following information governance principles.
• Carry out clinical procedures including but not limited to vital sign measurement, height, weight, blood pressure measurements.
• Completion of study specific training and standard operating procedures, after sufficient training with the appropriate supervision and support.
• Attend regular research and support meetings with clear communication.
• Keep up to date with training, in line with the trial sponsor requirements and Trust Operating Procedures.
• Ensure patients, other staff and visitors are welcomed in a manner which promotes a positive image of self, the team and the department.
• Be an advocate and champion for the trial.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities