Research Assistant

Overview

The post will be based at the Denmark Hill site within the department of HIV and Sexual Health and Dermatology, Research Delivery Unit 7 (RDU 7). The post holder will be responsible for supporting clinical trials and observational research studies delivered by the established Research team in HIV, sexual health and Dermatology. The post holder will need to be able to work as part of a team and autonomously, providing support to the research nurses and trial co-ordinators as required. The post holder will assist the research team with general governance and administrative support, data entry and record keeping for projects where delegated. This includes, but is not limited to, the preparation of study visits and monitoring visits to maintain systems and ensure study documentation is up to date, with support from the research team. Experience in research governance and GCP is helpful but not essential as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment to non-interventional studies and carry out study-related procedures on several non-interventional studies, under the direct supervision of the Research Manager. The ability to work autonomously is important and innovation to develop and implement new systems is encouraged with consultation in this role.
• To support in the delivery of the current portfolio of projects within the HIV / Sexual Health / Dermatology research department.
• To aid the research nurses/study co-ordinators to prepare for study visits.
• To continually advocate and engage clinical staff about research where appropriate.
• To be involved in the set-up of new studies and the maintenance of Investigator Site Files (ISFs) and Trial Master Files (TMFs) as required.
• To support research governance and paperwork associated with the ongoing portfolio of research.
• To support monitoring activities on site and assist with follow-up actions.
• Use a wide range of software including email, spreadsheets, databases and other systems as required; ensure accurate data entry where required.
• To support departmental initiatives and projects and build and maintain excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work effectively as part of a team and support colleagues as required.
• Manage and ensure compliance with relevant Trust and Research policies; observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• Be willing to be trained in sample management and governance.

Professional development

• To be responsible, with management support, for personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
• To attend relevant training and other relevant education as agreed with the line manager.
• Take personal responsibility for professional growth within the role.
• The post holder will support the development and implementation of strategies to maintain and increase patient recruitment into research studies and help to maintain the high profile of King\\\’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Hospitals in line with the Trust strategy.

Review of this Job Description

This job description does not contain an exhaustive list of duties, and you may be required to undertake additional responsibilities. Periodic review will occur to adapt and develop the role according to the service needs and hospital policies. This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. It will be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.

Organisation and context

King\\\’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK\\\’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover, patient contacts and staff across multiple sites. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its sites, and specialist services from King\\\’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill and the PRUH site in Bromley. The Trust\\\’s strategy includes Strong Roots, Global Reach, and aims to deliver Sustainable Healthcare for All via the Green Plan. All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding and for ensuring awareness of duties relating to their role. The closing date is for guidance and vacancies may close early with high application numbers.