Job Description

Company DescriptionThe University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\'s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.Union: Non-Union
Site: KITE Research Institute, University Centre
Department: The Hull-Ellis Concussion and Research Clinic
Reports to: Clinical Research Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: D0:03
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $25.98- $32.48 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full-time
Closing Date: August 31, 2024Position Summary
Working under the direction of the Clinical Research Manager and the Clinical Research Coordinator at the Hull-Ellis Concussion and Research Clinic, the Clinical Research Study Assistant will follow established procedures and support all clinical research initiatives for the research clinic.Duties

• Following established procedures & guidelines and comply with applicable regulations
• Assist the inter-professional team in performing study specific tasks in clinical research
• Interacts with study participants and collects data in a clinical setting
• Performs limited testing within scope of qualifications and with appropriate training for research purposes
• Provides assistance to study team in preparing environment for conducting research activities as per protocol
• Performs data entry and database maintenance related activities
• Performs data transcription from health records or other sources, as per approved study protocol and authorized access
• Assist in the preparation of submissions to the Research Ethics Board
• Interacts with study participants (e.g., recruitment, scheduling appointments, other administrative functions
• Administer in person and telephone interviews to collect basic study participant data using established criteria
• Assist with the collection of medical documents as per approved study protocol and authorized access
• Executes study-related administrative tasks, such as collection and maintenance of regulatory documents, ethics submissions, etc.
• Provides assistance with the maintenance & modification of electronic & paper information filing/retrieval methods, systems and/or formats
• Assist with scientific literature searches, manuscript preparation, abstract writing and conference/workshop presentation preparations, etc.

Qualifications

• At minimum a community college diploma in a health related discipline, or equivalent required; Bachelor\'s degree an asset
• At minimum three (6) to six (12) months related experience, clinical research experience preferred
• Demonstrated relevant knowledge of clinical research and of human research regulations and guidelines of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies.
• Knowledge of Research regulations and guidelines (such as ICH/GCP, Tri-Council Policy, Declaration of Helsinki, FDR, CFR and Health Canada TPD as required) is an asset
• Strong communication, organizational, time management and problem solving skills
• Proficiency with MS Office software
• Adheres to confidentiality policy for sensitive patient data and information
• Reliable, self-driven and highly motivated

Additional InformationWhy join UHN?In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN\'s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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