Medicines Evaluation Unit – Careers.

The Medicines Evaluation Unit Ltd is the largest dedicated respiratory contract research organisation in the UK.  We perform Phase I to IV clinical trials in healthy volunteers and subjects with respiratory disease (e.g. asthma and COPD) we currently have the following vacancies:

How to apply.

Please read the descriptions below. Each role has the job description and specification available as separate PDF files that you can view online or download at your convenience.

Click for an application form in PDF format (right click and choose "Save Target As..." to store the file locally on your PC).

Once downloaded, print off and complete your application form and then post it back to us at the address detailed at the end of the application form.

If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Toni Kukielka

0161 946 4057

tkukielka@meu.org.uk

 

Clinical Administrator             

Job Description.

Person Specification.

The Medicines Evaluation Unit Ltd (MEU) is a hospital based research organisation performing clinical trials for the pharmaceutical industry to assess new drugs for respiratory disease such as asthma.

This new post is a varied role to assist the clinical teams in the administration of clinical trials and to provide hospitality to the volunteers.

In addition to carrying out general clerical duties the role also includes entering clinical trial data on paper and electronic documents. Full training will be given in all areas of the job.

You must be well-motivated, organized, be able to work independently as well as within a team environment and you should have the ability to pay excellent attention to detail. IT literacy is important.

Ability to communicate effectively with volunteers and staff is essential.

Night Locum Research Nurse.

Job Description.

Person Specification.

As part of our expansion we are currently looking for locum night nurses to join our team.  Regular night shifts available.

The role involves supervision of clinical trial volunteers and performing of relevant  procedures e.g. blood sampling and spirometry for which full training will be given. 2 years post registration experience required, knowledge of respiratory medicines advantageous.

To apply for this post, please submit a completed application form, (click here to download), and a copy of your current CV.

Locum Research Nurses.

Job description.

Person Specification.

We are looking for locum research nurses to complement our team of full time research nurses. This offers an opportunity to gain insight into the role of a research nurse working in clinical trials. There is also the chance to gain skills such as venepuncture, blood sampling from cannulae, centrifuging and pipetting of blood samples, spirometry testing, ECG recording etc.

Full training will be given in any procedures not already experienced in.

Hours of work available depends on the needs of the trials but can be early shifts, late shifts weekends and nights. We are in particular need of night staff for a forthcoming trial.

The night duties often are fairly quiet with a maximum of 6 volunteers resident requiring occasional measurements such as ECG/BP/spirometry. Other duties are done at night such as preparation of study materials for future study days.

To apply for this post, please submit a completed application form, (click here to download), and a copy of your current CV.

Clinical Trials Assistant

Job description.

Person Specification.

The Medicines Evaluation Unit Ltd (MEU) is a hospital based research organisation performing clinical trials for the pharmaceutical industry to assess new drugs for respiratory disease such as asthma.

The Clinical Trial Assistant post is a varied role assisting the clinical team in all aspects of running clinical trials.

An important aspect of the work is to provide the clinical trial volunteers with a high level of hospitality. Clinical trials procedures include assisting the nurses with tasks such as blood pressure and ECG recordings. Training will be given in all areas including working in the laboratory to process blood and urine samples.  

In addition to carrying out clinical trial procedures the role requires assisting with administrative procedures such as filing, photocopying, preparation for the study visits and general housekeeping duties.

You should ideally have experience working in a healthcare related field however applicants with a keen interest to work within this field will be considered.  You must be well-motivated, organised and able to work independently as well as within a team environment.  Ability to communicate effectively with volunteers and all levels of staff is essential.

The job involves a varied shift pattern of early, lates and some night shifts on either weekdays or weekends.

Closing date for applications: July 14^th 2008.

To apply for this post, please submit a completed application form, (click here to download), and a copy of your current CV.