Job summary
The Cancer Clinical Trials Unit is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Trials Set-up Administrator. UCLH is one of London's key cancer centres and this role is integral to the efficient set-up of clinical trials across a range of oncology disease areas.
The post holder will be required to perform a range of administrative functions to support our Clinical Trial Set-up Specialists in effectively managing a large and diverse portfolio of pipeline research studies. A self-driven attitude and an ability to take the initiative will be vital to the success of the post.
You will be based within a supportive and friendly team of research, nursing and medical staff and will be required to liaise with external sponsors and service departments within the hospital.
Applicants should have experience of working in an administrative role, working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and an interest in developing this skillset, ideally some knowledge of the research process and experience of working in a health care setting. However, if you have some of these criteria and a clear desire to take on this position, please apply.
You will need to have exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills and good verbal and written communication skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for:o Research Administrationo General Administrationo Excellent written and verbal communicationo Professional approach to tasks
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,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare 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 informationregardingthe 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 recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe 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 recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge of EU Trials Directive & ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in an Administrative Role (function)
- Experience of working under minimal supervision
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working in a health care setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Proven ability to work to deadlines
- Proven ability to work under own initiative
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Computer literacy to include ability to use to high level of proficiency both Microsoft Word & Excel
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Displays enthusiastic nature
- Ability to identify own training needs
Desirable
- Displays desire for professional and personal development
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge of EU Trials Directive & ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in an Administrative Role (function)
- Experience of working under minimal supervision
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working in a health care setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Proven ability to work to deadlines
- Proven ability to work under own initiative
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Computer literacy to include ability to use to high level of proficiency both Microsoft Word & Excel
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Displays enthusiastic nature
- Ability to identify own training needs
Desirable
- Displays desire for professional and personal development
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).
