Clinical Trials Coordinator

Description:

Grampians Health was established 1 November 2021, bringing together Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital, Stawell Regional Health, Wimmera Health Care Group and Ballarat Health Services to deliver safe, sustainable, healthcare tailored to changing workforce and community needs, for the long term.

This partnership follows years of strong collaboration and close partnerships between the four health services. Together, we will deliver better healthcare, enhance services and advance careers, closer to home, now and into the future.

A career with Grampians Health means you are connected and are part of a team providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Our communities are diverse – as is our workforce, with expert clinical staff from across the world choosing to live and work in our beautiful region.

Grampians Health provides acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care, administration and support services. This means your career will be as diverse and rewarding as you strive to be.

Ballarat Health Services, proudly part of Grampians Health has an opportunity in the Clinical Trials Unit and invites applications from experienced Clinical Trial Coordinators.

The successful applicant will assist with the coordination of clinical trials including support for trials growth inclusive of oncology and non-oncology trials.

As a member of the research team, the Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC) will be responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect care and associated data collection for concurrent research studies undertaken in the Cancer Services department, in accordance with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Note for guidance on Good Clinical Practice (CPMP/I CH/135/95) and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), view the National statement on ethical conduct in research involving humans. The Clinical Trial coordinator will ensure the highest standard of care is delivered to research participants and, where relevant, their families, in partnership with all members of the multidisciplinary and research team.

The CTC is the lead primary coordinator for several sponsored clinical trials and maintaining all associated responsibilities within scope of practice from study start to close out.

• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as work in close cooperation with other members of a research team and to maintain good working relationships with staff
• High level of initiative with a demonstrated ability to plan, implement, priorities and set deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to adhere to privacy requirements of the role
• High proficiency in a range of computer applications, Microsoft Office suite, Web based search engines and databases
• Previous experience with clinical trials would be advantages.

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Discounted on-site parking
• Access to discounted health club membership
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the states fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.