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The role
The University of Surrey seeks to appoint a fixed-term Study Coordinator within the Surrey Clinical Research Facility (CRF) to support the Operations Manager and Senior Study Coordinator with the smooth running of the clinical trials/research studies run by or supported by the University CRF and/or the NIHR CRF. We wish to recruit a dynamic forward-thinking team player with a ‘can do’ attitude and an ambition to achieve personally. This post is fixed term for up to 6 months.
Surrey Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is led by Dr Hana Hassanin and conducts clinical trials in a variety of therapeutic areas, including oncology and vaccine studies. The Study Coordinator will be responsible for the set-up and day-to-day conduct of studies undertaken in the CRF.
An award is in place of NIHR funding for the NIHR Clinical Research Facility with the adjacent Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, led by Dr Hassanin, this offers exciting prospects with our NHS partner.
The CRF is based in the Clinical Research Building at the University of Surrey, which additionally hosts Surrey Sleep Research Centre and UK Dementia Research Institute Living Lab. The co-location of these facilities and functions puts the Clinical Research Building at the heart of the clinical research and digital health agendas within the University, encouraging cross-faculty and external collaborations through focused facilities and expertise.
Besides a vibrant and forward-thinking working environment on a leafy campus close to London, we offer leisure facilities and access to a variety of academic and professional development opportunities to help you fulfil your potential.
About you
This post would suit someone who has a experience of working in a clinical trials research environment (ideally within the NHS or a dedicated CRF), along with a good understanding of UK Clinical Trial Regulations, the European Directives on Clinical Trials, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
A good working knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and other database software used for managing clinical trials is essential. Experience of developing trial documentation such as recruitment materials, case report forms and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is a key aspect of this role as well as the ability to methodically file documentation and communications.
How to apply
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter via the university website. You will also be asked some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the position.
For an informal discussion or further details, please contact Susan Bowles, Operations Manager, at s.bowles@surrey.ac.uk