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Clinical Trials Staff

Registered Nurse Level 2
Salary Range: $88,249 - $93,533 (PN: 33482)

ACT Health is a values-led Directorate. Our values guide our day-to-day actions, behaviours, decisions and communications to successfully deliver the best services to meet the needs of our community. They were developed by us, for us and are unique to our work. Overview of the work area and position: 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. The number of participants in each trial varies from approximately 1 to 20 participants. 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 Co-ordinator provides 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 benign 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. 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 Director of Haematology Clinical Trials, the Clinical Haematologists and the Clinical Trials Manager.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: Mandatory: Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Academic knowledge or practical experience of clinical trials coordination is desirable. Have certification or ability and intention to become certified in an Accredited Good Clinical Practice (GCP) course. Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police check and comply with ACT Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Notes: This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. The option to work part–time will be considered. Hours of work are flexible. Salary noted will be paid pro rata for part-time hours. A merit list may be established to fill identical temporary positions which may arise within the next 12 months.

Contact Officer: Katherine Johnson (02) 6244 2811 katherine.johnson@act.gov.au

For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au

Applications Close: 01 March 2018