Full Time Position

Independent, physician owned and run Clinical Trials Unit and Day Infusion Centre / Day Hospital in the private sector

Work with a dynamic, passionate team committed to providing high quality care to cancer patients

World class facilities

Commitment to Professional Development and Growth

About Us

Established in 2004, PASO Medical is one of Victoria’s leading integrated provider of Oncology and Haematology services based in Frankston, Victoria. PASO Medical comprises three integrated units: Consulting Suites, Private Day Hospital (Infusion Centre) and Clinical Trials Team.

PASO Medical prides itself on having a dedicated purpose-built space for conducting clinical trials and an on-site clinical trials team who work collaboratively with patients who wish to participate in clinical trials. We are proud to offer clinical trials that include molecular profiling of cancers, targeted therapies, immunotherapies and vaccines.

The Role

Recent growth within the clinical trials, Haematology and Oncology division, has generated the need for a new team member. We are seeking a Clinical Trials Coordinator / Clinical Trials Nurse to work within the Clinical Trials Unit. This position is to support commercially funded trials. CTCs support current and upcoming trials by working with colleagues to ensure high quality of data collected and successful trial management. The CTC will work in collaboration with a dynamic multidisciplinary team. The CTC will be responsible for the coordination and management of Haematology and Oncology Clinical Trials involving liaison, patient education and coordination, administrative tasks relevant to clinical trial start-up, conduct, close out and archiving with the ongoing objective of supporting PASO Medical's strategic plan of achieving continued excellence in service provision. The CTC will also contribute to the development of our service.

Duties Include

Ensure clinical trial patients are registered, screened and recruited as per PASO Protocol and all aspects of clinical protocols and trials are correctly documented

Data Entry, Data Management and Preparation, Document Management and Preparation - including but not limited to, protocols, ethics, patient information sheets and source documents

Support the Clinical Research Manager with site selection and trial budget preparation

Identify issues and areas for improvement within trials or projects, and recommend or implement appropriate actions to address them

Clinical tasks include but not limited to, comprehensive nursing assessments, ECGs, vital signs, phlebotomy, providing clinical advice to patients

Undertake participant screening procedures and organise screening requirements as per trial specific protocol

Ensure timely ordering of necessary equipment

Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, trial sponsor representatives, trial organizers and other relevant personnel.

Maintain patient, sponsor and departmental confidentiality at all times

Participate in special projects to continuously improve processes, tools and systems

Demonstrate understanding and adherence to PASO Values and Good Clinical Practice

Comply with OH&S legislation and operate in accordance with established OH&S practice and procedures at PASO Medical

Promote and contribute to a safe, secure environment for staff and visitors

General administration duties

Key Criteria

Previous experience coordinating oncology clinical trials is essential

BSc., Nursing or equivalent degree is preferred

A sound level of competency in the use of computers, including Microsoft Office packages

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Robust organisational skills and attention to detail

Must be results oriented, multi-tasking, quick learner, respond to the urgent needs of the team and show a strong track record of meeting deadlines

Knowledge of patient confidentiality, including the secure storage and handling of confidential information

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and in a multi-disciplinary team

Ability to be flexible and adaptable in line with changing organisational priorities

Applying

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.

To learn more about PASO Medical, visit paso.com.au