Senior Clinical Researcher & Quality Administration -UPMC Hillman Waterford

Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Permanent
Overview 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 activities
Experience Desired:
Familiarity with ethics committee submissions
Experience with data management, CRFs and e CRFs
Thorough knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) best practice as it applies to clinical trials, and data obligations
Outstanding communication skills required for successful multidisciplinary clinical research
Familiarity with clinical trial set-up
Experience of training other staff members on GCP, trial protocols and obligations relating to clinical trials
Knowledge of radiotherapy credentialing processes
Experience of Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) studies
Clinical trial monitoring experience
Experience 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 Power Point, 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 Values
At 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
OR
Currently 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 training
Experience:
(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 outlook
This 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.