Job summary
The NIHR Moorfields Clinical Research Facility ('CRF') and Research and Development department requires a Junior Research Administrator to join the Research Administration Team.
The post holder will support both the Research and Development (R&D) department including the Clinical Research Faculty (CRF) providing administrative support to the development and implementation of clinical trials and other research studies within Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Taking a lead role in ensuring high quality administrative service is provided to the CRF and R&D management Team at all times. This post is essential to the delivery of a flexible and supportive service to investigators, their teams and their patients participating in a range of clinical research trials undertaken within the Trust.
The post holder should have keen interest in Clinical Research.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the delivery of high quality reception and administrative services to patients, visitors and staff within the clinical research facility.
Responsible for providing support to the Study / Clinical teams/ Governance and contracts during set-up, maintenance and close-out of clinical studies.
Assist with the coordination, completeness and accuracy of NIHR/HRA documents and submissions - distribute documents as required.
Support Research Portfolio Managers by processing study amendments and study applications, assisting with monitoring on studies and assisting with annual study reports to the REC.
About us
What's in it for You?
At Moorfields, we invest in you--your growth, your wellbeing, your future.You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:
o Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
o Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
o 24/7 independent counselling support
o Career-long learning and development opportunities
o Excellent transport connections
o Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
o Free Pilates classes
o Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage the Research and Developments email mailbox and where required allocate enquires to appropriate members of the research portfolio manager team. Field queries (e.g. guidance on ethics applications, sponsorship queries, general research queries etc.
Liaise and work effectively with the R&D department and all members of the multidisciplinary team in order to assist with the conduct of research studies.
Work with the Operations team to produce monthly CRF Newsletters, including proof reading and circulation.
Maintain an optimum level of stock for office supplies. Ensure that stationary orders are submitted promptly and distributed correctly.
Be responsible for procurement of new equipment, furniture & fittings and ensure that purchases are underpinned by maintenance contracts where appropriate.
Assist CRF staff with publicity and promotion of the CRF including open days and PPI events as requested
Develop systems and processes which ensure the smooth running of the facility and adhere to information governance requirements to protect patient data and confidentiality.
Act as a point of contact for external enquiries from patients and professionals contacting the CRF and R&D department, signposting them appropriately to other members of the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage the Research and Developments email mailbox and where required allocate enquires to appropriate members of the research portfolio manager team. Field queries (e.g. guidance on ethics applications, sponsorship queries, general research queries etc.
Liaise and work effectively with the R&D department and all members of the multidisciplinary team in order to assist with the conduct of research studies.
Work with the Operations team to produce monthly CRF Newsletters, including proof reading and circulation.
Maintain an optimum level of stock for office supplies. Ensure that stationary orders are submitted promptly and distributed correctly.
Be responsible for procurement of new equipment, furniture & fittings and ensure that purchases are underpinned by maintenance contracts where appropriate.
Assist CRF staff with publicity and promotion of the CRF including open days and PPI events as requested
Develop systems and processes which ensure the smooth running of the facility and adhere to information governance requirements to protect patient data and confidentiality.
Act as a point of contact for external enquiries from patients and professionals contacting the CRF and R&D department, signposting them appropriately to other members of the team.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A level standard or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Recognised computer literacy course (e.g. ECDL) or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing secretariat support to meetings (including formal minute writing, preparation of agenda etc.)
- Diary management and co-ordinating meetings and events
- Experience of working independently and of prioritising own workload.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical study/trial data administration
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Effective IT skills including relevant experience using Microsoft Office applications
- Experience of managing information systems and developing databases and spreadsheets
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A level standard or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Recognised computer literacy course (e.g. ECDL) or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing secretariat support to meetings (including formal minute writing, preparation of agenda etc.)
- Diary management and co-ordinating meetings and events
- Experience of working independently and of prioritising own workload.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical study/trial data administration
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Effective IT skills including relevant experience using Microsoft Office applications
- Experience of managing information systems and developing databases and spreadsheets
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
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.
