Job summary
The role of the Research and Innovation Administrator provides a key interface between researchers and the Research and Innovation Department (R&I) at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
The potholder will support the set-up of commercial and non-commercial research and co-ordinate the approval process for study amendments, contract reviews and Trust sponsored studies, whilst adhering to ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Trust policies.
The above duties will be achieved alongside the R&I Governance Team to ensure an efficient and streamlined process for study set-up and ongoing research delivery at the Trust.
Management of these projects requires accurate documentation review and tracking until the project files are complete and the projects are approved for opening. The purpose of this role is to ensure that the Trust has completed thorough feasibility, is compliant with relevant legislation, research governance requirements and can meet its contractual commitments. This requires close liaison with investigators, research nurses, trial coordinators, service departments and clinicians to ensure the appropriate review and confirmation of research projects.
Main duties of the job
To coordinate the maintenance of all documentation required in site files, including archiving arrangements
Draft R&I content for the Trust's website and other channels that is accessible, user-friendly
Log publications and run regular literature searchers researchers with publications
Maintain close communication with researchers so that they are aware of the status of their project
Responsible for the ordering equipment/stationery for the team
Gain effective overview of the Trust's R&I social media platforms including Twitter, Instagram, You Tube and LinkedIn
Support the R&I team with the yearly conference and other events within the R&I calendar
Supporting R&I Governance Lead with research drop-in sessions
Familiarise yourself with the clinical research management system ( EDGE) in order to help maintain research study activity data, build specific data reports for the department and uploading study document on EDGE
Ensure that the information for the research projects is recorded and uploaded to local management systems and made available to appropriate research delivery teams
Support the R&I coordinator with reviewing research project information held on Trust systems and update information as required
Complete any empty data fields within EDGE and ensure regular data cleanses within EDGE
May from time to time be required to support the clinical team with organising couriers and ensuring samples are sent to the correct labs
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualification
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level NVQ Level 3 or demonstrates experience equivalent to this
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities and Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Experience of using a wide range of IT packages, (Microsoft), internet and databases -Effective planning & organisational skills -Able to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent problem-solving skills. -Able to work within monitored metrics and to government set up timelines for research
Desirable
- Ability to analyse, interpret, make judgements, and communicate highly complex, sensitivities or contentious information both orally and in writing to a range of audiences
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with confidential information
- Experience of writing press releases and web content
- A good knowledge of Governance Legislation Experience in clinical research
Knowledge / Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, its infrastructure and partner healthcare organisations
- Knowledge and understanding of the regulatory and legislative processes for Research
- Knowledge of research submissions and their applications
Desirable
Other requirements
Essential
- Positive approach to learning
- Commitment to equal opportunities
- Good self-presentation Polite and courteous manner
- Knowledge of Minute taking skills
Personal attributes
Essential
- Good team player
- Capable of working with clinicians and staff at all levels
- Self-motivated with drive and enthusiasm, who enjoys working autonomously
- Organised and outcome focused with attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Reliable, has a professional attitude and is committed to high standards of work and attention to detail
- An effective, confident networker
- Enthusiastic individual who uses own initiative
Person Specification
Education / Qualification
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level NVQ Level 3 or demonstrates experience equivalent to this
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities and Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Experience of using a wide range of IT packages, (Microsoft), internet and databases -Effective planning & organisational skills -Able to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent problem-solving skills. -Able to work within monitored metrics and to government set up timelines for research
Desirable
- Ability to analyse, interpret, make judgements, and communicate highly complex, sensitivities or contentious information both orally and in writing to a range of audiences
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with confidential information
- Experience of writing press releases and web content
- A good knowledge of Governance Legislation Experience in clinical research
Knowledge / Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, its infrastructure and partner healthcare organisations
- Knowledge and understanding of the regulatory and legislative processes for Research
- Knowledge of research submissions and their applications
Desirable
Other requirements
Essential
- Positive approach to learning
- Commitment to equal opportunities
- Good self-presentation Polite and courteous manner
- Knowledge of Minute taking skills
Personal attributes
Essential
- Good team player
- Capable of working with clinicians and staff at all levels
- Self-motivated with drive and enthusiasm, who enjoys working autonomously
- Organised and outcome focused with attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Reliable, has a professional attitude and is committed to high standards of work and attention to detail
- An effective, confident networker
- Enthusiastic individual who uses own initiative
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).
