Research Co-ordinator

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role combines hands-on clinical responsibilities with research coordination and administrative support.

The post-holder will undertake duties including venepuncture, ECG recording, basic health assessments and the processing of biological samples using a centrifuge, ensuring all procedures are carried out in line with study protocols, infection prevention and control standards, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

In addition, the role involves supporting the coordination, implementation and rollout of research projects. This includes identifying and screening eligible patients using clinical IT systems, managing study documentation, maintaining accurate data entry, liaising with research sponsors and external partners, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

IT competency is essential, as the role requires confident use of electronic clinical systems, research databases and digital reporting tools to maintain high standards of data quality and governance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Duties

• Undertake venepuncture in accordance with study protocols, infection prevention and control standards, and local policy.
• Perform and accurately record ECGs.
• Process biological samples safely and competently, including the operation of a centrifuge.
• Label, prepare and dispatch specimens in line with study requirements and laboratory guidance.
• Prepare clinical areas and equipment for research visits, ensuring cleanliness and readiness.
• Support research clinics and participant appointments as required.
• Extra physical assessments may be required for specific studies, but full training will be given as per the study protocol.
• Manage sample collections using dry ice.

Research Coordination and Administrative Duties

• Provide administrative support for the team, including duties such as filing, printing, appointment booking and answering patient calls.
• Support the team with study-specific administrative tasks such as managing courier collections, lab kit ordering and lab kit preparation.
• Assist in the coordination, implementation and rollout of research projects within the practice.
• Identify and screen potential participants using clinical IT systems and approved search tools.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous research documentation in accordance with study protocols.
• Complete data entry onto electronic case report forms and research databases.
• Manage study-related correspondence, appointment booking and participant follow-up.
• Liaise with external research teams, sponsors and research network staff as required.
• Ensure secure storage, archiving and maintenance of study files.

IT and Data Responsibilities

• Confidently utilise electronic clinical systems for patient searches, coding and data extraction.
• Maintain high standards of data quality and confidentiality in line with GDPR and NHS data governance requirements.
• Support digital reporting and research performance monitoring.
• Assist with audits and data validation exercises.

Governance and Professional Responsibilities

• Work within the scope of competence and under the supervision of the Research Lead/team.
• Adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and all relevant research governance frameworks.
• Participate in mandatory training and maintain required clinical competencies.
• Complete all study protocol-specific training in a timely manner.
• Contribute to incident reporting, significant event reviews and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold professional standards at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

• Ability to undertake venepuncture and ECG recording.
• Ability to safely process biological samples, including the use of a centrifuge.
• Ability to prepare, label and dispatch specimens in accordance with study requirements and laboratory guidance.
• Experience or ability to provide administrative support, including filing, printing, appointment booking and answering patient calls.
• Ability to use electronic clinical systems, research databases and digital reporting tools confidently.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and complete accurate data entry.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake and complete all mandatory and study protocol-specific training required for the role.
• Ability to maintain the clinical competencies required to undertake the duties of the post.

Skills, Knowledge and Other Requirements

• Strong IT competency and confident use of electronic clinical systems, research databases and digital reporting tools.
• Ability to maintain high standards of data quality, accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ability to work in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), infection prevention and control standards, GDPR and NHS data governance requirements.
• Ability to work within the scope of competence and under the supervision of the Research Lead/team.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and uphold professional standards at all times.
• Ability to liaise appropriately with patients, research teams, sponsors and external partners.
• Available to start in October.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Medicus Health Partners

Address

Medicus Health Partners

Carlton House Surgery

28 Tenniswood Road

Enfield

Middlesex

EN1 3LL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.medicushealthpartners.co.uk/