Clinical Trials Assistant
Southampton, United Kingdom
My current speciality is with Hepatology and Urology studies, though I have also worked with other specialities including Diabetes, Occupational Health and Bariatric medicine. These studies have been a mixture of non-commercial and commercial studies. As a Clinical Trials Assistant I have a wide range of duties and responsibilities that can be both clerical and clinical. As part of my job I liaise with personnel across all levels both within the hospital and with outside stake holders… Show more My current speciality is with Hepatology and Urology studies, though I have also worked with other specialities including Diabetes, Occupational Health and Bariatric medicine. These studies have been a mixture of non-commercial and commercial studies. As a Clinical Trials Assistant I have a wide range of duties and responsibilities that can be both clerical and clinical. As part of my job I liaise with personnel across all levels both within the hospital and with outside stake holders. Other tasks can include, but are not limited to, recording clinical data into clinical research files both paper and electronic, inputting data into electronic research databases such as EDGE or screening clinics for suitable patients to approach to recruit. I also ensure that the studies I work on adhere to their protocols, maintaining tight version control of study documents. Among other clinical tasks I have been trained to undertake anthropometric measurements, bio-impedance and am working towards taking blood samples. I have experience in working on studies through set up to archiving. I have to assist with setting up feasibility meeting to utilising the Integrated Research Application System (IRAS) to complete and submit Site Specific Information (SSI) forms. During the active recruitment phase I screen patients, assisting with approach and recruitment as well as recording and uploading patient date. In follow up I track patients, arranging research appointments and recording data. When data queries arise, I will check uploaded data, gathering additional information and ensure everything is in order. When studies require archiving I assist in closing down the study, ensuring all data and paperwork is stored correctly for long term storage. I have also assisted colleagues by reviewing and editing documentation such as standard operating procedures, communications etc Show less