Job summary
Exciting opportunity to join the UCLH/UCL non-clinical team to support our Neurology studies portfolio.
We are looking to recruit a self-motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Trials Research Assistant to work in the Research Directorate and be responsible for assisting with the recruitment, data management of commercial and academic Infectious Disease trials at UCLH
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be pivotal in coordination, and data management of ongoing and upcoming clinical research trials.
The post holder will also have a key role in making sure that study information is maintained on databases to accurately reflect participant activity. The post holder is responsible for ensuring the regulatory aspects of clinical trials are maintained to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills and a keen attention to detail. The successful candidate will need a willingness to learn and an interest in working across a variety of primarily Neurology studies.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in scientific/healthcare related discipline or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in and/or conducting research in, health or social care setting
- Experience of systematic data collection and entry
- Understanding of UK Clinical Trials Regulations, the European Directives on Clinical Trials and the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and good knowledge and understanding of other related standards such as Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice
Desirable
- Experience working on vaccine trials
- Experience in the clinical trial recruitment processes
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills
- Outstanding organisational skills, managing several projects that are often time pressured, concurrently
- Ability to prioritise activities in spite of conflicting pressures
- Ability to maintain adherence to written procedures
- Keen to remain up to date with current and new research legislation and guidance and willing to undertake further training related to this as required
- Excellent IT skills , including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access/databases and the Internet/email
Communication
Essential
- Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
Other requirements
Essential
- Good eye for detail
- Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in scientific/healthcare related discipline or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in and/or conducting research in, health or social care setting
- Experience of systematic data collection and entry
- Understanding of UK Clinical Trials Regulations, the European Directives on Clinical Trials and the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and good knowledge and understanding of other related standards such as Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice
Desirable
- Experience working on vaccine trials
- Experience in the clinical trial recruitment processes
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills
- Outstanding organisational skills, managing several projects that are often time pressured, concurrently
- Ability to prioritise activities in spite of conflicting pressures
- Ability to maintain adherence to written procedures
- Keen to remain up to date with current and new research legislation and guidance and willing to undertake further training related to this as required
- Excellent IT skills , including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access/databases and the Internet/email
Communication
Essential
- Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
Other requirements
Essential
- Good eye for detail
- Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
