Clinical Recruitment Coordinator

Cancer Council NSW is dedicated to defeating cancer by building a cancer smart community. The Cancer Epidemiology Research Unit (CERU) is seeking dynamic and enthusiastic volunteers for the position of Clinical Recruitment Coordinator to oversee the recruitment of participants attending the hospital cancer clinics to participate in the Cancer, Lifestyle and Evaluation of Risk (CLEAR) study as well as monitoring the administration of study questionnaires. The position will also be responsible for managing a team of recruitment/administration volunteers.

Based at either RPA Hospital, Camperdown, or Liverpool Hospital, you will report to the Project Coordinator of the CLEAR study and will undertake a variety of responsibilities in the areas of volunteer management, recruitment, building relationships and record keeping, such as:

• Managing a team of volunteers whose key task will be identifying and recruiting participants to participate in the CLEAR Study
• Produce hospital-based recruitment reports and updates Project Coordinator
• Provide support to team of recruitment volunteers and liaise with Project Coordinator and Volunteer Program Unit to recruit new volunteers if required
• Supervise volunteer recruiters to undertake participant recruitment at study site in a professional manner using CCNSW recruitment guidelines
• Liaise in a professional manner with medical and clinical staff
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of collection of clinical data
• Work effectively with computer software applications including word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and communication tools

Essentially, you will demonstrate:

• Experience in a supervisory role
• Qualifications in a health related area and/or previous relevant research experience
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multi-task in an active work setting
• Ability to carry out specified research procedures accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability or appreciation of need to adhere to information privacy and confidentiality guidelines

Previous experience in recruitment for clinical studies/trials and in a clinical setting that requires interaction with patients and their families is desirable. Please note that this position is envisioned to commence mid-July. It requires attendance of a training session prior to the start of the role and a 2-3 days per week commitment.

To express interest in the role please contact Alicia Delgado, CLEAR Project Coordinator on (02) 9334 1409 or email your resume to volunteervacancies@nswcc.org.au