As a Project Manager I oversee a portfolio of gynaecology studies, working closely with the Manchester Biomedical Research Centre under the Cancer Prevention and Early Detection theme. The role involves stakeholder communication, budget management, contract review, completion of funder reports, industry liaison and study set up and execution across a programme of work involving NHS primary, secondary and community care.

As Trial Coordinator for the ROAM (Research in Osteoarthritis Manchester) team I recruited participants to studies, worked to targets and implemented new strategies for improving recruitment. I acted as first point of contact for participants, assessing eligibility, coordinating study appointments, accompanying patients to study visits and administering research questionnaires. The role involved protocol refinement and study document creation including SOPs and operational manuals. I… Show more As Trial Coordinator for the ROAM (Research in Osteoarthritis Manchester) team I recruited participants to studies, worked to targets and implemented new strategies for improving recruitment. I acted as first point of contact for participants, assessing eligibility, coordinating study appointments, accompanying patients to study visits and administering research questionnaires. The role involved protocol refinement and study document creation including SOPs and operational manuals. I was responsible for facilitating study set up and implementing study designs, including CTIMPs, and ensuring their effective delivery. Data management duties included assisting with data entry, quality control, error reporting and data cleansing. Strong communication skills were required for engaging with clinicians and healthcare professionals to maximise patient referrals, for participant retention in studies requiring multiple lengthy study visits, and for liaison will relevant departments within the NHS and local clinical research facilities (Pharmacy, laboratory, contracts) to receive local approvals and monitor study delivery compliance. Show less

As a Senior Trial Co-ordinator I managed a portfolio of gastrointestinal oncology trials alongside managing a small team of trial coordinators. Duties included feasibility assessments according to team and patient capacity, performing monthly or weekly one to ones plus annual Performance Development Reviews, providing support to the R&D department for the completion of time and target reports, presenting training sessions as part of the co-ordinator Education Programme, preparing study costs on… Show more As a Senior Trial Co-ordinator I managed a portfolio of gastrointestinal oncology trials alongside managing a small team of trial coordinators. Duties included feasibility assessments according to team and patient capacity, performing monthly or weekly one to ones plus annual Performance Development Reviews, providing support to the R&D department for the completion of time and target reports, presenting training sessions as part of the co-ordinator Education Programme, preparing study costs on individual trial basis for inclusion in contracts agreements, monitoring team invoices and income generated, form part of a working group of senior coordinators to review working practices and standardise methods. Show less

As a trial coordinator I managed multiple central nervous system and radiotherapy trials. Duties included the facilitation of trial set up, processing amendments, data management, maintenance of sites files and the monitoring of patient recruitment.

During this role I assisted in the design, preparation and implementation of clinical trials centred on the genetics of obesity. Duties included data collection, entry and validation, performing basic laboratory techniques such as blood spinning, aliquoting and storing, meeting participants and anthropometry checks such as height and weight measurement, use of Actiheart and MotionWatch for activity and sleep patterns and indirect calorimetry for energy expenditure, designing meals and diet… Show more During this role I assisted in the design, preparation and implementation of clinical trials centred on the genetics of obesity. Duties included data collection, entry and validation, performing basic laboratory techniques such as blood spinning, aliquoting and storing, meeting participants and anthropometry checks such as height and weight measurement, use of Actiheart and MotionWatch for activity and sleep patterns and indirect calorimetry for energy expenditure, designing meals and diet plans for studies and individuals. Show less

Working alongside the Nutritionist I provided nutritional advice and support to managers, children, parents and catering staff within Manchester Fayre Units (Nurseries, Schools, Academies, Civic and Community centres). I gained experience using Saffron Nutritional Software for menu analysis designed to comply with government nutritional standards and devised, created and delivered health promotion activities in primary schools. Individual project work included collating nutritional information… Show more Working alongside the Nutritionist I provided nutritional advice and support to managers, children, parents and catering staff within Manchester Fayre Units (Nurseries, Schools, Academies, Civic and Community centres). I gained experience using Saffron Nutritional Software for menu analysis designed to comply with government nutritional standards and devised, created and delivered health promotion activities in primary schools. Individual project work included collating nutritional information on foods provided within Manchester Town Hall cafe, implementing Caroline Walker nutrient standards in nurseries and providing support for Manchester Fayre’s entry into LACA’s School Chef of the Year Show less