Job summary
UCLH, one of London's key cancer centres, is seeking to recruit a Clinical Trials Assistant on 12-month fixed-term contract to support a growing number of cancer clinical trials within the Upper Gastrointestinal and Cholangiocarcinoma Team. The successful candidate will be based within the Cancer Clinical Trials Unit (CCTU) based in 250 Euston Road.The main role of the clinical trials assistant is to support the team in the administration and running of the in-house, national and international phase I, II and III clinical trials. Responsibilities include contacting patients by phone, assisting the clinical trial practitioners and research nurses with the booking of patient appointments, scans and upload of trial scans to specific portals. Other tasks include creation and maintenance of files for clinical trials, archiving of closed trials, handling of correspondence, booking of couriers, preparing lab kits, adding lab requests and processing or handling of blood and tumour tissue samples.You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working closely with clinical research staff. The role is vital in supporting clinical research staff deliver excellent care to patients with cancer. Full training will be provided but the successful candidate will be expected to manage their own workload to achieve the goals set by the team.
Main duties of the job
o Sending, collecting and storing questionnaireso Handling incoming mail and correspondenceo Providing a high quality personal assistant service to the team when neededo Attending clinics if/when requested by the Nurse/Coordinatoro Retrieval/creation and maintenance of patient noteso Site File maintenanceo Archiving of previous closed trialso Calling patients to confirm visits ahead of planned appointmento Requesting, processing, and sending biological sampleso Supporting data managers with relevant querieso Maintaining up to date and accurate filing systems - paper and ITo Assisting with surveys/audits as requiredo Having a high degree of interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with a wide range of personnel in the multidisciplinary team orally, in writing or electronically in a professional and courteous mannero To be familiar with and confident in using the Trust IT systemso Taking minutes at departmental and tumour group meetingso Completing mandatory training and other recommended trainingo Prioritising workload, meeting deadlines and tackling problems systematically and with initiativeo Maintaining confidentiality of patient related information at all timeso Taking personal responsibility for ensuring that UCLH resources are used efficiently and with minimum wastageo Adhering to all Trust policies and procedures, the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act.
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:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National Throat,Nose and Ear Hospital
Eastman Dental Hospital
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street
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.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
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
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Completed/soon to complete science based degree
Desirable
- Knowledge of EU Trial Directive and ICH GCP
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an administrative role
- Experience working as part of a team
- Experience working to deadlines
Desirable
- Experience in summarising scientific date/information
- Experience in preparing reports
- Experience of working with clinical trials
- Experience of working in a health care setting
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Understands the importance and role of audit
- Use of Word
- Use of Excel
- Use of power point
- Use of Internet/e-mail
- Databases
Communication
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Enthusiastic
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Displays desire for professional and personal development
- Ability to identify own training needs
- Willingness and ability to participate in continuing education in relation to the role
- Demonstrates knowledge of equal opportunities
- Proven ability to work under own initiative
- Proven ability to prioritise own workload
- Team Player
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexible working on occasion
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Completed/soon to complete science based degree
Desirable
- Knowledge of EU Trial Directive and ICH GCP
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an administrative role
- Experience working as part of a team
- Experience working to deadlines
Desirable
- Experience in summarising scientific date/information
- Experience in preparing reports
- Experience of working with clinical trials
- Experience of working in a health care setting
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Understands the importance and role of audit
- Use of Word
- Use of Excel
- Use of power point
- Use of Internet/e-mail
- Databases
Communication
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Enthusiastic
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Displays desire for professional and personal development
- Ability to identify own training needs
- Willingness and ability to participate in continuing education in relation to the role
- Demonstrates knowledge of equal opportunities
- Proven ability to work under own initiative
- Proven ability to prioritise own workload
- Team Player
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexible working 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
University College London Hospital
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
