We are currently recruiting for a Clinical Research Associate for a 1-year contract that could be extended to a full-time or part-time (3-days a week) depending upon qualifications.
Job Description
The post-holder will contribute to the operation of the patient registry, which was established to collect and analyse information which can be used to facilitate research and provide accurate reports in order to monitor and improve treatments which will contribute to the quality of care of persons The post-holder will assist with patient consent, data extraction and entry, data management, implementation of operational efficiencies, data quality initiatives and support the registry's research needs.
Key Responsibilities
Service delivery
Identify potential registry participants and patient/parent recruitment.
Access hospital records for the purposes of clinical data extraction.
Identify information needs and ensure appropriate timely collection of high quality data and data entry, in accordance with registry and hospital policy.
Facilitate the assessment of quality of medical data capture and enhance data quality.
Act as an expert information source for registry data in your designated hospitals.
Assist in the compilation of summary data reports, preparation of registry documentation, standard operating procedures etc.
Assist in the preparation of annual patient.
Work with partners to support the maintenance of an existing IT system.
Identifying opportunities for work process improvement, initiating and management of steps to achieve improvement.
Comply with the registry's data protection policies.
Contribute to the dissemination of information and research findings.
Report issues or problems to the management team.
Assist in other reasonable tasks commensurate with the post.
Collaborative working
Develop good working relationships with team members across different disciplines.
Liaise with relevant stakeholders, software developers and research investigators and collaborators as appropriate.
Core competencies
Read, write and speak fluent English
Ability to interpret medical notes/terms.
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent communication and people-skills.
Ability to network and build and maintain relationships.
Ability to working both independently, autonomously and as part of a collaborative team
Excellent understanding of the confidential nature of this work and in particular, the right of patients to confidentiality.
Ability to develop plans and execute them effectively.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to develop and set standards in line with organisational objectives.
Qualifications:
A third-level qualification (preferably PhD) in a health discipline (nursing, allied health professional) or other substantial relevant experience.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years' experience working with health information systems and/or clinical information systems or 1-yr Post Doctoral.