Clinical Trials Support Officer

Role Summary: You will assist with the coordination of blood sampling and processing for active Clinical Trials across the Trust research portfolio and will maintain effective systems for stock control of clinical trial kits. You will work closely with Research Practitioners, study investigators and the Research Governance Team to support robust feasibility and screening process. Role Duties: Assisting research practitioners with preparation for clinical visits and taking of blood samples. Supporting research practitioners with the processing of tissue samples for Clinical Trials as per individual trial protocol Liaising with external trial coordinating centres and research sponsors to ensure safe and timely transfer of samples as required Managing stock control of Clinical Trials consumables Maintaining clear and accurate records pertaining to samples and stock for Clinical Trials Supporting research practitioners in the set up and management of Clinical Trials Working with clinical support team to manage own workload across a wide range of specialities Adhering to Trust and appropriate trial sponsor standard operating procedures Being responsible for complex data collection, transcribing information into case report forms in accordance with good clinical practice Communicating effectively with patients and all disciplines of staff involved in each research study Liaising closely with support services and clinical coding in supporting the feasibility process Responding promptly to requests for information to support local and national reporting obligations of the Trust as required Meeting regularly with the research teams to ensure all required parties are aware of the current status of on-going projects Contributing to communication materials including activity reports, presentations, posters and newsletters for distribution throughout the Trust