Clinical Research Coordinator - Anaesthetic Department

Position of Role

As the philanthropic arm of the Metro South Hospital (MSH) and Health Service, encompassing the Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) Campus (Queensland's leading research hospital and largest clinical trials centre), Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital, and Logan Hospital, the PA Research Foundation (PARF) has a long history of funding 'world class’ research into deadly and debilitating disease. 

Our home, the PA Hospital Campus, is one of the Southern Hemisphere's leading precincts for medical discoveries housing Australia's most advanced research facility, the Translational Research Institute (TRI) as well as a new Clinical Research facility to conduct research on human subjects within the main hospital building. Research funding for the Anaesthetic Department is facilitated in partnership with the PARF. 

The Anaesthetic Department is actively engaged in Clinical Research and recruits to many multicentre and local studies across most MSH sites. The Anaesthetic Department seeks to recruit an additional full-time Research Coordinator to provide high level research support to the department for a period of 12 months. This role is a full-time position; however flexible working arrangements may be negotiated, and the possibility of extension pursuant to funding outcomes. This role will include screening and recruitment of patients to studies, project and data management and assisting Principal Investigators and Research Manager with ongoing study organization as required.

Organisational Environment 

Joining a small team of Research Coordinators and trial clinicians and reporting to the Research Manager and the Deputy Director (Research) of Anaesthetics, the role of the Anaesthetic Research Coordinator is to oversee the day to day running of Clinical Research within the Anaesthetic Departments of PAH, QEII and Logan. This position is primarily based at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, however, will also include travel to the other MSH sites.

We are currently recruiting to several multi-centre clinical trials facilitated through the highly successful Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthesia Clinical Trial Network (ANZCA CTN). Within the CTN network, the successful candidate will join over 140 other Anaesthetic Research Coordinators and will gain access to ongoing career development opportunities provided by the dedicated CTN Anaesthetic Research Coordinator Network subcommittee. 

You must have ongoing unrestricted work rights in Australia to apply for this opportunity. We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the department.

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

General Trial Coordination Duties including: 

• Working knowledge of good clinical practice (ICH GCP)
• Assist the Research Manager with day-to-day duties of clinical trial recruitment
  • Screening, consent, and recruitment of patients for research studies
  • Provide support to staff, patients and their families
  • Adherence to ethical and regulatory requirements
  • High level of organisational skills, attention to detail, task driven, and deadline orientated
  • Understanding of confidentiality, privacy and information handling laws
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team 
  • Exercises sound judgement in sensitive situations
  • Excellent data collection and entry skills
  • Collection and processing of biological samples and intraoperative monitoring data
  • Travel to MSH sites as required

Selection Criteria 

Essential

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team, with demonstrated capacity to work collegially and cooperatively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Unrestricted working rights within Australia (Citizen, Permanent Residency, unrestricted working permit for duration of contract) 
• Tertiary qualification in relevant field i.e., science, nursing, allied health field
• Methodical approach to problem solving and a meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of work.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise own workload and exercise initiative and judgment as appropriate, and adapt to a flexible and dynamic environment with competing priorities to meet deadlines.
  • Full open driving license and ability to travel between MSH sites on a regular basis.

Desirable 

• Previous experience in clinical trial coordination/Clinical Research.
• ICH Good Clinical Practice Qualification 
• Familiarity with clinical data collection including ECG, EEG, Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy (NIRS) 

How to apply for this job

Enquiries

To discuss this role and for further information, please email Allison Kearney, Anaesthetic Research Manager *******@pafoundation.org.au

To apply for this role, please email Allison Kearney and supply a cover letter and CV to *******@pafoundation.org.au, using the subject line: Clinical Research Coordinator application via EthicalJobs.

Applications Closing Date - Friday 5 July 2024