Research Administrator
hace 7 días
Torquay
Job overviewAn exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Research Administrator focusing on Clinical Trial data in the Research and Development Department based in the Horizon Centre at Torbay Hospital.The Research Team is looking for someone who is highly motivated and passionate about clinical research.You will work with a variety of research professionals including the Clinical Research Delivery Teams and the Research and Development Department in a friendly, supportive team environment and will help manage the data and admin associated with our clinical trials.Our research portfolio has steadily grown over the last year so this would be an exciting time to join and help facilitate further growth as we take on more varied trials across more disease sites.- A large proportion of the job will involve inputting clinical trial data and liaising with our clinical trials team to ensure all of our data is current and accurate.- A large part of the job will involve working across a number of computer systems and problem solving the management of trial data.- Communication between consultants, nurses, clinical teams, trial admin, support departments, trial sponsors and patients will be a key part of the role to ensure that our trial patient data is accurate and uploaded in a timely manner.Main duties of the job- We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person with excellent organisational, prioritisation, administrative and communication skills;- A good eye for detail is essential, and you will need a high degree of flexibility as well as strong time management and excellent IT and literacy skills.- We require you to have the ability to build effective working relationships, be highly motivated and undertake tasks on your own initiative.Working for our organisationThe clinical research delivery team recruits participants from across the organisation into commercial and non-commercial clinical trials and research. We work across the organisation, supporting research in a variety of clinical specialties and departments. We provide clinical research expertise from setting up studies with the clinical service through to informed consent, trial treatments and interventions and study follow-up. We use a range of clinical database systems to ensure high quality clinical data collection.The team supports the safe conduct of research in in accordance with the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice guidelines and provides assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected.Why work with us - 1 (pagetiger.com) Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFull vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.Person specificationKnowledge, experience and qualificationsEssential criteria- • Good standard of general education to include GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent- • Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office packages, including Outlook, word, Excel and PowerPoint- • Demonstrate the ability to use a range of communication methods to deal effectively with internal and external personnel- • Able to demonstrate recent experience of complex and varied admin duties- • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills- • Excellent organisation skills- • Ability to prioritise and respond to changing demands- • High attention to detail and accuracy- • Ability to work on own initiative- • Ability to priories workload in order to meet deadlines- • Ability to work as part of a team and contribute effectively to team development- • Good interpersonal skills- • Ability to multitask- • Demonstrate an appreciation of how own actions will help to maintain a high quality service- • Motivated and pro-activeDesirable criteria- • NVQ 3 – Business Administration- • RSA Typing qualification- • Ability to train and supervise others- • Experience of working within a research environment- • Experience of working to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations- • Previous experience of setting up office / administrative systems- • Experience of working within the NHSYou will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.IMPORTANT INFORMATION- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.- Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.- Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.- Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.- Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.- If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.- It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.