Research Administrator - Peterborough

Job description

Job summary

Our research team is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to fill the role of research administrator.

As a Research administrator you will support the delivery teams across specialities as required. The post holder will contribute to the provision of clinical research services based normally at one location. However, travel to other sites may be necessary as per study requirements.

*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*

Main duties of the job

The role of the Administrator is to provide administrative support to the research team. The main responsibilities will involve administration work the creation and maintenance of site files for clinical trials, assisting with maintenance of databases of trial activity, overseeing management of shared email boxes. The post holder will be expected to be able to navigate Excel spreadsheets and data management systems and will be required to develop skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of Clinical trials. The post holder will work within the guidelines of International Conference on Harmonisation Guidelines for Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP E6 R3) at all times (Full training will be given).

About us

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English GCSE at grade C/4 administrative experience

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 Administration or equivalent
• GCP training or willingness to undertake

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of Administration/secretarial experience
• Experience of working with Microsoft Office Programmes
• Working with databases, inputting information in accurate and timely manner
• Relevant experience working in an NHS environment
• Maintenance of accurate records and filing systems
• Knowledge/ understanding of Data Protection

Desirable

• Experience of using NHS systems
• Knowledge of research processes
• Experience of organising/booking meetings and minute taking
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload
• Knowledge/ understanding of ICH GCP
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Coordination of patient and public projects

Key skills/abilities

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to understand and adhere to policy and procedyre
• Attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A calm and caring attitude towards patients, visitors, relatives and colleague aligned to our organisational values

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English GCSE at grade C/4 administrative experience

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 Administration or equivalent
• GCP training or willingness to undertake

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of Administration/secretarial experience
• Experience of working with Microsoft Office Programmes
• Working with databases, inputting information in accurate and timely manner
• Relevant experience working in an NHS environment
• Maintenance of accurate records and filing systems
• Knowledge/ understanding of Data Protection

Desirable

• Experience of using NHS systems
• Knowledge of research processes
• Experience of organising/booking meetings and minute taking
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload
• Knowledge/ understanding of ICH GCP
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Coordination of patient and public projects

Key skills/abilities

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to understand and adhere to policy and procedyre
• Attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A calm and caring attitude towards patients, visitors, relatives and colleague aligned to our organisational values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE39GZ

United Kingdom

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