Senior Clinical Researcher & Quality Administration -UPMC Hillman WaterfordLocation: UPMC Whitfield HospitalJob type: PermanentOverview of role: The Senior Clinical Researcher, as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, is responsible for the oversight and management of all aspects of research and clinical trials within the radiotherapy department at UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre in Waterford. The Senior Clinical Researcher is responsible for the coordination and supervision of clinical trials and departmental research projects from the regulatory, patient facing, financial, patient education, organizational, and crediting aspects. The Senior Clinical Researcher & Quality Administrator is responsible for supporting the quality and patient safety function within UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre Waterford regarding accreditation and quality improvements within the department.Primary Duties and Responsibilities: General
Duties:Work with investigators to identify and prioritize new trials. Coordinate implementation of newly opened clinical research studies Work with financial and regulatory staff to ensure all contracts and budgets are completed. Coordinate patient care according to study protocol. Work with physician for patient recruitment and obtaining informed consent.Ensure protocol compliance. Provide patient education.Maintain and update clinical research documentation, including site files, case record forms, monitoring arrangements, data correction, data collection, and data entry. Review proposed research protocols and provide input to site study feasibility reports. Attend/chair research meetings.Play a proactive role in driving ongoing clinical research projects through participant recruitment, participant follow ups, identifying problems early and regularly.Work in collaboration with the Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager in identification, development and implementation of the Cancer Centre quality improvements/quality assurance programme.Ensures the measurement and analysis of data is incorporated in all quality improvement projects.Support the review and follow up of the incident management programme within the department.Support with policies, procedures and all document control activitiesExperience
Desired: Familiarity with ethics committee submissionsExperience with data management, CRFs and eCRFsThorough knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) best practice as it applies to clinical trials, and data obligationsOutstanding communication skills required for successful multidisciplinary clinical researchFamiliarity with clinical trial set-upExperience of training other staff members on GCP, trial protocols and obligations relating to clinical trialsKnowledge of radiotherapy credentialing processesExperience of Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) studiesClinical trial monitoring experienceExperience with cooperative groups and Clinical Research Organisations (CROs)Uses effective communication techniques and interpersonal skills to provide explanations for treatment-related procedures.Demonstrate a knowledge of applying standards to practice, quality improvement processes and quality and safety frameworks.Experience with appropriate accreditation and regulations.Excellent IT skills: MS Office skills to include MS Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, knowledge and experience of using an email system effectively e.g., Outlook.Standard Responsibilities Performs in accordance
with system-wide competencies/behaviours. Performs other duties as
assigned. Lives the UPMC ValuesAt times, there may be a
requirement to work clinically due to unforeseen circumstances.Qualifications & Experience:Qualifications: Completion of a
qualification in Radiation Therapy recognised by the Radiographers
Registration Board at CORU ORCurrently registered
nurse/midwife on the active Register of Nurses/Midwives held by Bord
Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of
Ireland)Have an Oncology
Qualification from an accredited institution or be willing to undertake the
course and in-house trainingExperience:(Amount and Type) Experience in research, quality
and clinical radiation therapy or oncology nursing desirable.Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge: Licensure/Certification:Irish / European / US / Canada
appropriate license.Professional outlookThis
job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility and
deliverables at the time of its writing. As the Bon Secours Radiotherapy in
Partnership with UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre and the post holder develop, this
job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the
Centre. Equal
Opportunity Statement and Benefits UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment
for all employees.At UPMC we provide a total rewards program
that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities
for all our colleagues.Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay
and premium pay where applicable.Benefits –
Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension
Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover
for all employees up to the age of 66.Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of
UPMC through our annual ACES programme.Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible
working opportunities to support you to work around external family
commitments.Development
and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach
their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.About
UPMC A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial and technological skills worldwide through its innovation and commercialisation arm, UPMC Enterprises, and through UPMC International.Providing high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006, UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations at UPMC Whitfield and in Cork, the UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic at SETU Arena, Waterford, TUS Moylish Campus, Limerick, TUS Thurles Campus, Tipperary, and the UPMC Concussion Network. The UPMC Institute for Health is located in Mayo and the Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny. UPMC is the Official Healthcare Partner of the GAA and GPA.