Job responsibilities
About the role
Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Study Support and Governance Administration
- Assist development and implementation of research policies and SOPs to demonstrate compliance under local frameworks for research governance.
- Develop and maintain a good understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the associated requirements necessary to assure compliance within the team and the organisation.
- Set up and maintain study site files to the standards required by GCP.
- Ensure that all studies at the end of their lifecycle are archived appropriately, undertaking relevant processes and maintaining effective and accurate records.
- General Administration
- Act as a first point of contact, both internally and externally, for advice on research matters signposting as appropriate.
- Being the first point of contact for the research team, dealing with all enquiries and queries in an efficient and timely manner.
- Finance Administration
- Assist with costings and work on research grant applications
- Work with Rainbows finance department and research manager to ensure accurate accounts and budgeting
- Events Management
- Support the research team in the development and delivery of research events
- Responsible for the coordination and set up of research project workshops and meetings including sourcing possible venues and resource and arranging transport / refreshments etc.
Requirements
- Good level of standard education good standard of numeracy and literacy
- Good organisational and problem management skills.
- Experience of working in a busy administration environment.
- A minimum of 2 years experience working in administration in a healthcare setting or commercially relevant environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- IT skills, competent in using Microsoft office.
- Working with databases and using reporting tools.
- Experience of note taking and action logging at meetings.
Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.
For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Wendy Gamble, Research Manager on Wendy.Gamble@Rainbows.co.uk
Our Benefits include:
In addition to Agenda for Change pay scales, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Free onsite parking when at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
- Opportunity for current NHS pension scheme members to transfer their membership.
- Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop.
- Healthcare Cashback plan.
- Life Assurance.
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata
- Contributory pension scheme
- Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
- Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice
- Free access to an employee assistance programme
- Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Unofficial benefits: fun events, all staff away days, guest visitors
To apply for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@rainbows.co.uk
This role is subject to a Standard DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and comprehensive pre-employment screening, including employment referencing covering the past five years.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
