Trial Coordinator: The CHICO (CHIldren with COugh) Randomised Controlled Trial

We are seeking a dynamic, proactive and experienced study co-ordinator to manage the NIHR HTA funded CHIldren with COugh Randomised Controlled Trial (The CHICO RCT), which will investigate whether a simple clinical decision support tool can reduce the number of antibiotic items dispensed for respiratory tract infections to children presenting with acute cough and respiratory tract infection to primary care.

The conduct of the study will involve supporting the implementation, in 150 GP practices, of the trial clinical decision rule as a software add-on to the primary care medical information system, and facilitating the collection of prescribing data outputs from 15 Clinical Commissioning Groups.

The CHICO RCT is led by Dr Pete Blair, Reader in Medical Statistics in the University of Bristol’s new Medical School. The CHICO RCT is one of a number of NIHR funded studies within the CAPC Infection Group (led by Professor Alastair Hay, GP and Professor of Primary Care) driven by the pressing public health need to reduce pressure on antibiotic prescribing. The successful candidate will be part of a team, supporting the management of these CAPC Infection studies.

The successful candidate will have the skills to manage both the ‘detailed’ and ‘big picture’ elements of a RCT and will oversee the implementation of all data capture and management systems. Additionally, ensuring adherence by participating organisations to the study protocol, and ensure the trial is conducted and reported to the highest possible scientific and operational standards.

The post holder will be expected to work on their own initiative, seeking guidance and advice where necessary from the Chief Investigator, the BRTC Senior Trial Manager, and the Trial Management Group. The post holder will have autonomy and freedom to act independently within organisational policies, and will need to take a high level of responsibility.

 

Informal enquiries:

Dr Jenny Ingram (jenny.ingram@bristol.ac.uk); Dr Pete Blair (p.s.blair@bristol.ac.uk).

 

Please note that interviews are booked in for the 8th December 2017.

 

The University is committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive culture.  We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.