Practical Ethics Coordinator (Crc II)

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", 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 "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", 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: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Respirology
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: D0:07
Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Salary: Non-union. $71K - $95K annually: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy.
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Closing Date: Until filled

Position Summary
The Clinical Research Coordinator II collaborates with Investigators, the healthcare team, trial groups, research ethics board members, and stakeholders to lead the development of research consent innovation in the PRACTICAL platform trial. PRACTICAL is a global adaptive platform trial studying interventions of acute hypoxemic respiratory failure. The Coordinator will drive consent-related projects for the platform and manage research ethics submissions for PRACTICAL-related projects. This role requires the individual to advance both existing and new consent-related initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of future trials. Highly motivated individuals seeking to develop their leadership, management, and communication skills will find this role a rewarding to develop a national and international research profile and collaborative network. Previous experience in critical care research is desirable but not essential.

Duties

• Submit and revise local, provincial, national (CTO), and international Research Ethics Board applications;
• Collaborate with investigators, healthcare teams, trials groups, research ethics board members, Canadian Critical Care Trials Group, and stakeholders to innovate consent methods and enhance existing processes to improve recruitment and research outcomes;
• Recruitment of study participants by identifying, screening potential subjects; and obtaining informed consent;
• Reviewing and assessing study-related literature
• Leading and coordinating academic publications related to research ethics

• Attention to detail and meticulous documentation practice
• 3 to 5 years clinical and/or professional experience, and at least 3 years clinical research experience
• Minimum two (2) years experience in phase 2 or 3 clinical trials
• Prior experience submitting and managing applications to Research Ethics Boards
• Prior experience working on a Research Ethics Board is ideal but not essential
• Training in ICH/GCP guidelines an asset
• Knowledge of IATA shipping regulations and basic laboratory procedures an asset
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency with MS Office software - Word, Excel and Power Point preferred.

Why 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 https://hoopp.com/)
• 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.

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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.