Clinical Trials Associate
Requirements
Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant is required, along with strong communication, attention to detail, and a proactive, enthusiastic approach. Candidates must be available for early, standard, late, and night shifts, including occasional weekends, and must pass DBS checks; customer service or hospitality experience is an advantage.
Job Description
A new opportunity has opened at Richmond Pharmacology for a Clinical Trials Associate to join a specialised team providing clinical support to Research Physicians and volunteers taking part in the trials of innovative new therapies. This is an entry level role with a career path focused on development of clinical excellence in the delivery of a variety of Phase I-III clinical trials.
Key tasks will include specific clinical procedures, ward rounds, ward maintenance, volunteer support and document management. Full training will be provided and candidates will be expected to pass assessments for key skills and maintain these to a high standard throughout.
As well as working daily with volunteers, you will need to interact effectively with all other departments internally and provide an efficient service to support the delivery of clinical trials. You will need to familiarise yourself with all SOP's for working within the business, as well as all details specific to the trials you will be working on. This is a physically demanding and intellectually challenging role and represents an excellent opportunity to learn and develop a comprehensive range of clinical and scientific skills. Development will incorporate all elements of working in a clinical environment including QC and Scheduling and will lead to progression along a clinically specialised career path.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Clinical - phlebotomy, ECG, vitals etc - training in all procedures provided
- Documentation - study specific documents, from point of collection to quality checking
- Sample collection - efficient, safe collection of samples from volunteers including accurate labelling and management
- Volunteer support - looking after the needs and monitoring the safety of volunteers within the ward environment – Immediate Life Support (ILS) training provided
- Ward maintenance - ensuring the wards are clean, tidy and properly stocked for the care of volunteers
- Queries - raising queries and assisting in the resolution of queries to ensure study requirements are delivered appropriately
- Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant
- Excellent communication skills and an engaging manner
- High energy, proactive and enthusiastic
- High attention to detail
- Available to work shifts (early, standard, late, night) including occasional weekends
- Customer service or hospitality sector experience would be attractive
- Successful candidates will need to pass DBS checks
Skills
About Richmond Pharmacology
At Richmond, we're on a mission to transform healthcare by delivering faster answers and turning hope into tangible solutions. With over two decades of experience, we've perfected the art of precision, discipline, and innovation in clinical research. Our commitment goes beyond our name – it's a promise to drive progress, elevate patient care, and break down barriers that stand between patients and life-changing treatments. From innovative trial protocols to leveraging our London location and extensive patient database, we're dedicated to making a real impact. Join us in embracing this exciting change. As Richmond, we're shaping a healthier, brighter future, one breakthrough at a time. Stay connected and follow us for updates on our journey of innovation, healing, and hope. #Richmond #FasterAnswers Specialist services: * Early phase adaptive studies including First-In-Human * Cardiac Safety/Intensive ECG/Thorough QT studies * Ethnic Bridging studies * Early phase patient studies (therapeutic and non-therapeutic). Full service: * Consultancy and Expert Advice * Protocol Writing & CRF Design * Regulatory and Ethics Committee Applications * Healthy Volunteer/Patient Recruitment for Phase I-IV * Clinical Conduct, Pharmacy services * Safety Laboratory and Bioanalytical services * Data Management & Statistics and Report Writing
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