University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Clinical Trials Administration Officer

The closing date is 17 March 2026

Job summary

Want to be be part of a dynamic, friendly, supportive, pharmacy clinical trials team and have an interest in research or expanding your experiences?

The role will involve comprehensive and confidential administrative and clerical activities to meet the needs of the pharmacy department in accordance with departmental and Trust guidance, polices or procedures. To communicate related information and advice regarding the department.

As a member of the pharmacy clinical trials team you will be in involved in administrative tasks facilitating the opening of a clinical trial, clinical trial amendments, IXRS activities, and invoicing.

Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

Please note that the interview will be held on 24th Mar, but it may be moved earlier, subject to availability.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Main duties of the job

Act as the first point of contact for the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team, dealing with routine queries and referring to the appropriate member(s) of the trials team where appropriate.

Assisting in the day-to-day smooth communication between the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team and R&D, RRDN, Sponsors, Chief Investigators, Principal Investigators, Research Teams, Finance, other areas of the Pharmacy Department, the Pharmaceutical Industry and other research related organisations.

Be involved in administrative tasks to facilitate the efficient and timely opening of clinical trials and processing of clinical trial amendments or updates to the Pharmacy Site Files (PSF).

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.

We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AC-B2-7837619

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Review, update and maintain pharmacy management systems and transpose into access and/or excel database and distribute reports as required
  • Review the communication systems for staff, patients and /or external sources using appropriate communication tools
  • Responsible for implementing and maintaining both manual and electronic filing systems and database as required by the department ensuring all documents are accurately and appropriately archived
  • Assist with training new team members in operational trust systems and department procedures
  • Responsible for ordering stationary and other equipment whilst monitoring and maintaining stock levels
  • Responsible for the dissemination of all relevant information to departments, external and internal users (e.g dissemination of minutes, memos)
  • Responsible for the receipt and distribution of incoming/outgoing post and action accordingly
  • Undertake filing and photocopying as necessary ensuring all documents are accurately and appropriately archived
  • Prioritise daily tasks to achieve timescales set
  • Maintain an efficient and comprehensive clerical service providing to the departments and other team members as requested
  • Act as first point of contact for complaints within the department, dealing with them accordingly and in line with trust policies

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Review, update and maintain pharmacy management systems and transpose into access and/or excel database and distribute reports as required
  • Review the communication systems for staff, patients and /or external sources using appropriate communication tools
  • Responsible for implementing and maintaining both manual and electronic filing systems and database as required by the department ensuring all documents are accurately and appropriately archived
  • Assist with training new team members in operational trust systems and department procedures
  • Responsible for ordering stationary and other equipment whilst monitoring and maintaining stock levels
  • Responsible for the dissemination of all relevant information to departments, external and internal users (e.g dissemination of minutes, memos)
  • Responsible for the receipt and distribution of incoming/outgoing post and action accordingly
  • Undertake filing and photocopying as necessary ensuring all documents are accurately and appropriately archived
  • Prioritise daily tasks to achieve timescales set
  • Maintain an efficient and comprehensive clerical service providing to the departments and other team members as requested
  • Act as first point of contact for complaints within the department, dealing with them accordingly and in line with trust policies

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Knowledge

Essential

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Desirable

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Skills

Essential

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Desirable

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Experience

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Knowledge

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Skills

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • See supporting documents

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

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Pharmacy Technician Clinical Trials

Keeya Bottomley

Keeya.Bottomley@uhcw.nhs.uk

02476966042

Details

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AC-B2-7837619

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Supporting documents

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