Study Coordinator- Paediatric Research

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Study Coordinator- Paediatric Research

The closing date is 26 September 2025

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn about research governance, ethics, study management and study delivery with an introduction to research finance.

All relevant and mandatory research training will be provided.

The successful candidate will be part of a team that manages a portfolio of challenging and interesting clinical trials in various disorders in Paediatric research.

The successful candidate will experience tasks such as patient recruitment, study assessments, blood collection and processing, data entry and data management and research administrative support, as needed for the clinical trials activities within RDU 9.

The post is focused on providing the successful candidate with experience in commercial and non-commercial clinical trials by working closely with the paediatric research team in carrying out research activities, aimed at improving the care and treatment of the paediatric patients.

The successful candidate will develop a close working relationship with the inpatient and outpatient support services and be invited to the clinical trial team meetings.

The successful candidate will work towards being proficient in managing his/her own research workload effectively and completing trial documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

If you would like an informal visit to find out more, please contact Katie Tupper on or via email:

Main duties of the job

Maintain effective communication with patients, parents, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery.Be responsible for the whole patient recruitment process from selection to screening and from randomisation to the scheduling of study visits. Co-ordinating pre-study tests, obtaining results and arranging appropriate appointments according to the Schedule of Events in the study protocols.Ensure patients are fully informed prior to entry into the clinical research programme and play a key role in eliciting informed consent to participate. To provide ongoing advice and information to patients with regards to their participation in clinical research in order to facilitate effective informed consent.Implement and adhere to the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ensure that the trial is conducted according to the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006 where appropriate.Coordinate the collection of any biological samples required as part of the clinical trial and ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens. Monitoring and recording daily freezer and fridge temperatures and reporting any temperature excursions to the Lead Research Nurse.Liaise with Research nurse colleagues to administer the medications. Develop an in-depth knowledge of the legal requirements of the individual Trust's clinical trial pharmacovigilance and pharmacovigilance policies.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will work as part of the RDU 9 Research Delivery team for Paediatric Research. The post holder will cover the workload and responsibilities of his/her colleagues during their absence.The post-holder will report to the Lead Research Nurse who will be responsible for managing the requirements and demands for research delivery support across the research programmes and themes.The post-holder will be based at the Paediatric Research Office at Kings College Hospital and work in close liaison with the principal investigators at Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH ) site in Orpington. The post-holder will be required to monitor and update on EDGE, the recruitment for studies conducted at the PRUH.

The post-holder will be involved in ensuring that any research undertaken at this recruiting site safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006. The post holder will undertake all relevant responsibilities as study coordinator and will ensure high quality of the research by maintaining high standards throughout the study as well as good data integrity. This includes commercial and non-commercial NIHR portfolio studies as well as investigator-led studies. As study coordinator, the post holder will be expected to report serious adverse events in a timely manner.

The post-holder will be responsible for recruiting to target, carrying out routine research study procedures, keeping accurate administrative records, and managing data entries and data queries in a timely manner. The post-holder will also be responsible for ensuring data integrity by carrying out regular quality assurance checks. For young children, the Phlebotomist in the Paediatric clinics are responsible for taking study bloods. The post-holder is responsible for collecting the bloods from the Phlebotomist and processing them as per study requirements. Other aspects of the role will include clinical tasks such as taking and recording vital signs, weight and height measurements, blood and urine specimen collection and processing, ordering and collecting study medication from clinical trial pharmacy.

The post holder will work with a high level of autonomy, taking delegated responsibility from Clinicians for clinical decision making, and will work closely with the Investigators in the study, other ward or dialysis unit staff, out-patient staff, pharmacists and other multidisciplinary staff.The post-holder will have a personal duty of care in relation to research equipment and resources; maintain stock control, medication logs and calibration certificates and filing all essential documents in the investigator site files.

Person Specification

• Educated to A Level
• Experience of working in the clinical setting.
• Knowledge of NHS/clinical setting
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Some experience working in the research setting looking after children
• Degree Level or Equivalent
• ICH-GCP
• HTA and Consent
• A good understanding of research governance and ethics

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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£33,094 to £36,195 a yearper annum, including high cost area

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CORP-

Job locations

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