AddressAbout the business and the role
About us:
Tasman Oncology Research forms part of Tasman Health Care, a unique research-focused private oncology service in Southport, dedicated to running Clinical Trials for oncology patients. Our company has a boutique day infusion unit with state-of-the-art equipment and an onsite pharmacy to ensure personalized and efficient treatment.
Our Mission:
Tasman Health Care is committed to delivering a high standard of individual quality patient treatment with our focus being on Clinical Trials.
Our Values:
Tasman Health Care's core values are;
- Care – through empathy for others
- Respect – acknowledging the dignity and uniqueness of each individual
- Teamwork – understanding that anything can be achieved through a combination of individual contribution and joint effort
- Commitment – to our patients and our profession
- Professionalism – through continuous learning and innovation, striving to be the best in all we do
About the role:
Tasman Oncology has a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator position available for an experienced, highly motivated, efficient, and well-organized Clinical Research Coordinator to join our research-focused oncology clinic located in Southport. Our Coordinators are rewarded with stimulating work, a supportive multi-disciplinary team, and full training for the position. You will spend part of your time in our clinic with patients, with the remaining time spent performing Clinical Trial documentation, data entry, and sponsor/vendor liaison. This is a challenging but rewarding role, as we seek to develop new cancer therapies and make a difference in the lives of cancer patients.
Our ideal candidate:
The Clinical Research Coordinator will have a medical/health science or closely related science degree. They will demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills, a high level of communication and interpersonal skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator will be highly regarded.
Job tasks and responsibilities
Key responsibilities
- Work with the Principal Investigator (PI) to manage the day-to-day activities of a Clinical Trial including problem-solving, communication, and protocol management.
- Build rapport and liaise with patients on your Clinical Trials
- Performing clinical procedures, including health questionnaire assessments and ECGs (full training provided)
- Performing laboratory processing of specimens
- Organizing patient appointments and procedures
- Ensuring informed consent is obtained and stored
- Preparation and maintenance of study documents for the implementation of a Clinical Trial
- Completion of data entry, data queries, & quality assurance checks
- Liaising with Clinical Research Associates and Sponsor Representatives
- Coordinating a number of studies simultaneously
- Pro-actively providing ongoing information to management to ensure key milestones remain on-track
- Tracking and proactively following up on any adverse events
- Preparation and submission of regulatory documents for Ethics Committee Review
- Ensuring studies are conducted in accordance with regulatory and ethical guidelines, as well as Tasman Oncology Research Standard Operating Procedures
Skills and experience
Mandatory:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant health sciences (medical) or allied health field (medical):
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; to develop customer relationships, manage customer issues sensitively and assertively, capability to provide and receive positive and negative feedback
- Attention to detail and proactive nature
- Time management skills with the ability to manage a complex portfolio of clinical research activity, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Desired:
- Minimum 2 years experience in the coordination of clinical research
- Medical oncology knowledge, skills, or experience
- Applied Good Clinical Practice training
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
