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Bodyline Medical Wellness Clinics is a leading CQC-registered clinical services and clinical research group with nearly 20 years of experience delivering patient-centred, medically supported health programmes. With seven clinics across the Northwest and a nationwide telehealth service, Bodyline specialises in obesity, metabolic and female health — offering GLP-1 weight management, hormone replacement therapy, and diagnostic health services.

As part of our continued growth and commitment to innovation, accessibility and improved health outcomes across the UK, Bodyline has expanded through a dedicated Clinical Research Trial Services and is recruiting a Principal Investigator (preferably with experience in GLP-1/metabolic health) to join our team of Investigators. With a focus on improving access to cutting-edge therapies and studies in the areas of obesity, metabolic disorders, and women’s health, this patient centred service connects patients with new research opportunities and provides sponsors and CROs with a trusted clinical partner for patient recruitment, trial management and participant supported treatment.

As the successful role holder you will play a pivotal part in delivering high-quality clinical research across a range of therapeutic areas, with a strong focus on obesity and metabolic health. You will ensure safe, ethical, and compassionate care for study participants while supporting the efficient and compliant delivery of Phase II–IV clinical trials ensuring compliance with the protocol and ICH/GCP.

As part of a supportive, patient-first organisation, you’ll help shape the future of treatment options while working within a friendly, community-focused clinical environment.

Key responsibilities

• Fulfil the role of Principal Investigator where delegated.
• Provision of medical care and oversight of clinical trial participants.
• Ensure trial related procedures are completed in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines and in compliance with the protocol.
• Review medical records of potential study participants.
• Remain proactive in participants study visits, including taking informed consent, physical examinations and other clinical procedures.
• Ensure that study documentation is completed, signed off, and actioned, as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate source notes.
• Review medical reports and lab results.
• Assist clinical staff members in various clinical activities as required.
• Participate in site monitoring visits with Clinical Research Associates.
• Ensure timelines for data queries are achieved.
• Continuously work towards maintaining and improving quality in all areas.

Management

• Attend Investigator Meetings(IM), Site Initiation Visits (SIV) and Pre Study Selection Visits (PSSV) as required.
• Review and draft source documents.
• Participate in sponsor and regulatory audits as required.
• Participate in meetings with colleagues and customers.
• Review of draft protocols and Investigator brochures.
• Lead on writing Patient information sheets and other documents requiring submission to ethics.
• Review Patient information Sheets and other documents requiring submission to ethics.
• Assist in preparation of feasibility reports for potential projects.
• Attend ethics committee meetings as necessary.
• Chair and participate in regular meetings with colleagues and customers.·
• Regularly educate the team (clinical or recruitment) on essential medical information and protocols.
• Take lead on performing PRAR assessments.
• Assist with managing complaints.
• Take a lead as physician in a root cause analysis.
• Attend internal business meetings.

Leadership

• Provide practical help and guidance to other staff.
• Instil confidence in patients, customers and colleagues.
• Providing training to the clinical/ recruitment teams on essential medical information and protocols.
• Provide practical help and guidance to other staff.
• Take active role in training.

Commercial Awareness and Contribution to Targets

• Maintain an awareness of our key customers and market competitors.
• Share experience to enhance current role.
• Maintain an awareness of site KPI’s and contribute positively to meeting these targets.
• Actively network to seek out new opportunities ad monitor competitors to identify trends and drive innovation.
• Take part in quality improvement activities to help meet organisational goals.
• Work to drive and exceed site KPI’s and achieve broader business goals.

Professional Development

• Always maintain a professional attitude and appearance to customers/colleagues.
• Ensure that GMC requirements for revalidation are met appropriately to retain license to practice.

Recruitment

• Assist with the development of recruitment strategy.
• Maintain awareness of chat and screen fails and patient drop-out rates, taking appropriate corrective action.
• Keep up to date with study status, ensuring each stage is optimised.
• Establish relationships with local GPs, Consultants and service providers.

General

• Share experience and knowledge with colleagues as appropriate and in an appropriate manner.
• To maintain professional qualifications required for the role, including continuous personal development
• To work to the requirements of SI 2004 no 1031 and amendments thereof, which includes Good Clinical Practice
• To work according to SOPs, guidelines and policies.
• To work according to current data protection standards and practice good information management. Maintenance of strict confidentiality of patient and business related data.
• To maintain a high level of initiative and personal responsibility, liaising appropriately with team members and managers to ensure your job role is efficiently carried out.

Essential Qualifications, Experience

• Full and current GMC registration
• 4 years post-graduation experience
• Consistent performance of meeting key performance indicators (KPI’s) and experience of improving site/company KPI’s.

Pay: £50,000.00-£90,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Openshaw