Job summary
This administrative role is essential for the delivery of high quality care in the context of clinical trials. The post-holder will support the smooth running of the Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine Cancer Research Delivery Group (CECM CRDG) portfolio of clinical trials, contributing to a comprehensive, efficient and effective administration service under the guidance and supervision of research teams and study investigator.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work under the supervision of clinical trial practitioners and team leads to accurately collect and record essential trial information being mutually supportive and covering duties as necessary during colleagues' absences and at times of additional pressure. Duties will include:
Collection of clinical data on Case Report Forms
Maintenance of a database of trial activity
Maintaining site files and processing amendments
Ensuring that the trials are run according to current national law; local guidelines and procedures; following the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trials Assistant to work as part of the Centre for Experimental Medicine Cancer Research Delivery Group (CECM CRDG). The Centre is:
- Generously funded by a joint initiative between the Department of Health and Cancer Research UK
- Part of a nationwide network of 18 centres of scientific and clinical excellence
- Aims to drive new anti-cancer treatments to patients
- Affiliated with the National Cancer Research Network and thus incorporates Phase 1 through to Phase 4 clinical trials
In bringing together laboratory and clinical patient-based research, our Centre will promote the translational work needed to develop new anti-cancer drugs and diagnostics from the laboratory into clinics and then to test them in early phase clinical trials.
The Clinical Trials Assistant is an administrative role that supports the CECM CRDG portfolio of clinical trials, contributing to a comprehensive, efficient and effective administration service under the guidance and supervision of research teams and study investigator. Duties will include the collection of clinical data on Case Report Forms (CRFs), maintenance of a database of trial activity and maintaining site files in accordance to current national law, local guidelines and procedures and following the principles of Good Clinical Practice.
The successful candidate will have previous experience in an administrative background ideally within an NHS or research setting. You must provide demonstrable IT skills, including: e-mail, word processing and databases, along with attention to detail and high standards of accuracy with the ability to follow instructions. Previous experience of clinical data entry and familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the regulatory environment that surrounds clinical research would be an advantage.
This is a substantive post on an NHS annual funding cycle. Starting salary will be in the range of £21,892 - £24,157 per annum, exclusive of London Allowance. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points based Immigration Scheme. All posts are fulltime, fixed term for one year in the first instance. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 monthsPlease note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organization, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trials Assistant to work as part of the Centre for Experimental Medicine Cancer Research Delivery Group (CECM CRDG). The Centre is:
- Generously funded by a joint initiative between the Department of Health and Cancer Research UK
- Part of a nationwide network of 18 centres of scientific and clinical excellence
- Aims to drive new anti-cancer treatments to patients
- Affiliated with the National Cancer Research Network and thus incorporates Phase 1 through to Phase 4 clinical trials
In bringing together laboratory and clinical patient-based research, our Centre will promote the translational work needed to develop new anti-cancer drugs and diagnostics from the laboratory into clinics and then to test them in early phase clinical trials.
The Clinical Trials Assistant is an administrative role that supports the CECM CRDG portfolio of clinical trials, contributing to a comprehensive, efficient and effective administration service under the guidance and supervision of research teams and study investigator. Duties will include the collection of clinical data on Case Report Forms (CRFs), maintenance of a database of trial activity and maintaining site files in accordance to current national law, local guidelines and procedures and following the principles of Good Clinical Practice.
The successful candidate will have previous experience in an administrative background ideally within an NHS or research setting. You must provide demonstrable IT skills, including: e-mail, word processing and databases, along with attention to detail and high standards of accuracy with the ability to follow instructions. Previous experience of clinical data entry and familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the regulatory environment that surrounds clinical research would be an advantage.
This is a substantive post on an NHS annual funding cycle. Starting salary will be in the range of £21,892 - £24,157 per annum, exclusive of London Allowance. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points based Immigration Scheme. All posts are fulltime, fixed term for one year in the first instance. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 monthsPlease note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organization, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in an administrative background (ideally within an NHS or research setting)
Desirable
- Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice and the regulatory environment that surrounds clinical research
- Previous experience of clinical trial data entry
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding or medical terminology
- Basic knowledge of local and national clinical trial regulations
Qualifications
Essential
- A-Levels in biological sciences
Desirable
- BSc in Biological Sciences
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable IT skills, including: e-mail, word processing and databases (Microsoft Office packages, other database programmes)
- Must demonstrate attention to detail and high standards of accuracy and an ability to follow instructions
- Effective communication in written and verbal English
- Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and professional development
Desirable
- Use of Trials Research Management Software, e.g. EDGE
Other
Essential
- Friendly, enthusiastic, positive and professional disposition
- Ability to work on own initiative and problem solve to organise and manage the work of a professional team under management guidance
- Flexible and co-operative
- Willingness to travel as required (within the UK) to participating sites to complete duties above
- Willingness to work on different Barts NHS Trust sites
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in an administrative background (ideally within an NHS or research setting)
Desirable
- Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice and the regulatory environment that surrounds clinical research
- Previous experience of clinical trial data entry
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding or medical terminology
- Basic knowledge of local and national clinical trial regulations
Qualifications
Essential
- A-Levels in biological sciences
Desirable
- BSc in Biological Sciences
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable IT skills, including: e-mail, word processing and databases (Microsoft Office packages, other database programmes)
- Must demonstrate attention to detail and high standards of accuracy and an ability to follow instructions
- Effective communication in written and verbal English
- Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and professional development
Desirable
- Use of Trials Research Management Software, e.g. EDGE
Other
Essential
- Friendly, enthusiastic, positive and professional disposition
- Ability to work on own initiative and problem solve to organise and manage the work of a professional team under management guidance
- Flexible and co-operative
- Willingness to travel as required (within the UK) to participating sites to complete duties above
- Willingness to work on different Barts NHS Trust sites
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
