R&D Operations Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities

Administrative Duties

Under supervision of the R&D Operations Manager, the R&D Operations Assistant will provide support for administrative elements of research studies such as:

• Maintaining project level data on EDGE (the trusts local portfolio management system)
• Maintaining R&D Operations research study electronic folders and working files
• Maintaining a tracker of research study invoices to be raised
• Assisting with transfer of source data into electronic data capture systems
• Assisting with management of study amendments
• Attending meetings and minute taking as required
• Assisting with audit preparation
• Assisting with the filing of research material such as laboratory and imaging reporting
• Correct storage of research consumables including monitoring use by dates and reducing excess storage
• Procurement of supplies

Education and Development Duties

The R&D Operations Assistant will be responsible for:

• Attending induction training
• Attending mandatory training and ensuring updates are undertaken as required
• Attending research specific training (such as GCP)
• Attending and contributing to team meetings and learning sessions such as scenario based learning
• Maintaining research training log and research CV
• Ensuring PDR objectives are met as required

Communication

The R&D Operations Assistant is responsible for

• Applying Trust values in all working relationships to patients, carers and staff.
• Ensuring communication is used effectively in the interests of patient care, including the use of clinical incident reporting if necessary
• Assisting with research events such as patient/public campaigns
• Demonstrating politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations and recognising individuality and rights for each patient in line with Trust values.
• Working cohesively with all members of the clinical teams in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times
• Working effectively within a multi-racial and cultural environment

Quality Improvement / Clinical Governance

The R&D Operations Assistant must assist or participate in departmental and Trust initiatives or audits, related to Quality Improvement / Clinical Governance.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or RSA3 or equivelent
• Understanding of GCP

Desirable

• Min 6 GSCEs

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Exp of working in pressured/busy environment
• Excellent communication and written skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS
• Understanding of ethics/GDPR and/or confidentiality

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harbour Yard

Chelsea Harbour

London

SW10 0XD

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)