The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Trial Administrator

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Job summary

We are looking for a self-motivated, well organised and methodical Clinical Trial Administrator to join the Sutton based Haemato-Oncology department.

Ideally with previous clinical research experience and NHS experience, you will work within the guidelines and policies for the conduct of clinical trials, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with the principles of GCP.

The post will involve trial administration to support a variety of haematological cancer trials across the wide-ranging academic and pharmaceutical clinical trials portfolio. The key element of this role is to assist with the retrieval, review and entry of clinical trials patient data and to design and implement tools/guidance for clinical trial data capture, with a particular focus on early phase/complex trial interventions.You will be part of a multidisciplinary team including experienced medical and nursing staff, taking part in an exciting range of clinical trials.

The successful applicant should have a flexible approach to their duties and have ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently. In addition, you will have excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and be supportive and open to new initiatives.

Main duties of the job

1.1 To support the clinical research teams with study administration, as required, to ensure theefficient and successful delivery of clinical trials and other studies according to Good ClinicalPractise (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs), Trust policies and all applicableregulations and governance.1.2 To ensure timely and accurate entry of data and relevant information into appropriate databasesystems for trials across both our research locations (Chelsea and Sutton).1.3 To assist the Research Nurses with the prompt resolution of data queries.1.4 To provide support to the clinical research team in the daily trials activity and assist in workloadmanagement.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,081 to £33,665 a year per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-CR1246224

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

Liaise with external agencies (e.g. Sponsor organisations, R&D Departments and Local EthicsCommittees etc.) on behalf of Research Nurses and/or the Senior Trial Coordinator whererequired. Act as a point of contact for trial sponsors and to communicate directly with them regarding dataqueries, monitoring visits and other enquiries relevant to the trial and research team. Communicate with colleagues for appointments, admissions and meetings verbally and inwritten format. Communicate with staff at all levels, both internal and external relating to trial activities,regarding information which may be confidential and sensitive in nature. Liaise with diagnostic departments within the hospital about all queries relating to tests/scans. Ensure that scans are reproduced in a timely manner for the purposes of the clinical trial andthat they are dispatched according to study protocol.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

Liaise with external agencies (e.g. Sponsor organisations, R&D Departments and Local EthicsCommittees etc.) on behalf of Research Nurses and/or the Senior Trial Coordinator whererequired. Act as a point of contact for trial sponsors and to communicate directly with them regarding dataqueries, monitoring visits and other enquiries relevant to the trial and research team. Communicate with colleagues for appointments, admissions and meetings verbally and inwritten format. Communicate with staff at all levels, both internal and external relating to trial activities,regarding information which may be confidential and sensitive in nature. Liaise with diagnostic departments within the hospital about all queries relating to tests/scans. Ensure that scans are reproduced in a timely manner for the purposes of the clinical trial andthat they are dispatched according to study protocol.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to at least GCSE/A level
  • Good understanding of medical terminology

Desirable

  • Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in working with databases

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in the NHS or for an oncology trials unit

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge & experience of MS Office applications or equivalents
  • Attention to detail
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to at least GCSE/A level
  • Good understanding of medical terminology

Desirable

  • Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in working with databases

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in the NHS or for an oncology trials unit

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge & experience of MS Office applications or equivalents
  • Attention to detail

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

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Trial Manager

Sarah Dunne

Sarah.Dunne@rmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

10 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,081 to £33,665 a year per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-CR1246224

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


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