Clinical Trials Data & Clerical Officer

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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Job summary

IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ADVERT HAS BEEN AMENDED TO 30TH DECEMBER AT 11.59PM DUE TO HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS.

The post holder will be based at the Clinical Research Facility, Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, but may, rarely, be required to support researchers working in other areas of UHS NHS Trust.The Research Department oversees the management of a diverse portfolio of clinical trials. The post holder will be required to provide administrative & data support to our clinical teams, maintaining clinical trial documents and databases.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Clinical Research Facility at University Hospitals Sussex. Working alongside the Research Nurses and Trial Co-ordinators at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. You will mostly provide administrative support to the Clinical Research team, generated by the trials. You will also be responsible for the collection, collation and input of clinical trial data. This will include using electronic systems.

The post would suit somebody wishing to develop a career in clinical trial administration or study co-ordination. Knowledge and experience of administration in the field of health or research in a University or NHS setting would be an asset.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in ourOutstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Date posted

23 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-6870742-DEC24

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Sussex House, 1 Abbey Road

Brighton

BN2 1ES

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide administrative support to Research Nurses, Clinicians and Trial Monitors external to our site.

Preparing and maintaining trial files and documents, for internal use and external review. Maintaining internal databases with patient details and trial information. Organising and supporting Trial Monitors visits to site. Providing reception cover in times of receptionist absence. Filing, photocopying and basic admin duties. Collating & inputting clinical trials data into trials databases, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail as set out in Job Description and delegated by Research Admin & Data Lead. See Job Description for full list of main responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide administrative support to Research Nurses, Clinicians and Trial Monitors external to our site.

Person Specification

Administrative

Essential

Administrative Experience
Experience of using computer systems

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Person Specification

Administrative

Essential

Administrative Experience
Experience of using computer systems

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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