Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary, and community-based health services to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website: https://www.health.act.gov.au/

The Haematology Clinical Trials Unit provides support for the conduct of clinical research at Canberra Hospital. The Unit currently has active trials in varying stages ranging from ethics submissions to trial close outs. These trials are either Pharmaceutical Sponsored trials, Registries, Investigator Led trials or Collaborative Studies that are funded by grants such as the Australasian Leukaemia and Lymphoma Group (ALLG).

The Clinical Trials Coordinators provide key support to, and coordination of clinical research projects undertaken by the Haematology Clinical Trials Unit at Canberra Hospital. The projects will vary and may involve the evaluation of novel therapies in Phase 3, 2 and 1 Trials in the fields of malignant and non-malignant Haematology. The main responsibilities of the Clinical Trials Coordinator will be to act as “key” person for all aspects of the planning, conduct, implementation, and management of a clinical trial including ethics and governance approvals, contractual and regulatory management in collaboration with other clinical trial staff as well as co-ordinating patient care. They will act as a contact person responsible for ensuring milestones are achieved and conduct of the trial is compliant with Good Clinical Practice. Their work is under the general direction of the Principal Investigator of Haematology Clinical Trials, the Clinical Haematologists, and the Clinical Trials Manager.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

Under limited direction of the Clinical Trials Manager, you will perform Clinical Trial Co-ordinator duties for the Haematology Clinical Trials Unit. You will be responsible for:

1. The co-ordination and daily conduct of Multicentre Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical trials, and local research in collaboration with local Investigators.
2. Preparation of documentation and budgets for ethics and governance submissions.
3. Preparation of study materials, such as information sheets and advertisements.
4. Assist in the identification, recruitment, screening, assessment, randomisation and follow up of participating patients, including study specified scheduling of investigations and treatments.
5. Preparation and maintenance of clinical notes and data entry into electronic case report forms and updating relevant databases.
6. Liaise with clinical trial sponsors, monitors and associated medical, nursing, pharmacy, imaging and pathology staff.
7. Willingness to develop within the Clinical Trial Coordinator role, by continuing professional education and attending research and investigator meetings
8. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Displays critical thinking skills and forms defensible conclusions based on evidence and sound judgement
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs
• Strong organisational skills with a strong work ethic
• Sound written and oral communication skills and works well individually and in a team environment.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

Essential

• Be registered or be eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Academic knowledge or practical experience of clinical trials coordination is preferred.

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the Safety and Quality Health Service ( indicators align with this role.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

Desirable

• Project Management experience
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.

Appointment to this position is conditional on being granted and retaining appropriate clearances.

• Pre-employment National Police Check.

All employees are required to:

• adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct.
• act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Comply with all relevant clinical and/or competency standards.
• Be available for weekend and/or after-hours work.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

1. Proven nursing and clinical trials or research experience, preferably including experience in an outpatient setting.
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing with patients, the clinical trials team, and multidisciplinary groups and establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
3. Experience in project planning and project management, delivery of outcomes, goals, deliverables, assessing work priorities and managing conflicting deadlines.
4. Demonstrated competency with computer software packages in the Microsoft Office suite, in particular Word, Excel, and Outlook.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.

Administrative	Frequency
Telephone use	Occasionally
General computer use	Frequently
Extensive keying/data entry	Frequently
Graphical/analytical based	Frequently
Sitting at a desk	Frequently
Standing for long periods	Occasionally

Manual handling	Frequency
Lifting 0 – 9kg	Occasionally
Lifting 10 – 15kg	Never
Lifting 16kg+	Never
Climbing	Never
Running	Never
Reaching	Never
Kneeling	Never
Foot and leg movement	Occasionally
Hand, arm and grasping movements	Occasionally
Bending/squatting	Occasionally
Bend/Lean Forward from Waist/Trunk twisting	Occasionally
Push/pull	Occasionally
Sequential repetitive movements in a short amount of time	Never