Job summary
Clinical research is the scientific study of health and the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness. Not only is it important for scientific advancement but it has been proven that involvement in clinical research improves patient outcomes.
In Newcastle and our wider community we have all the necessary ingredients to develop and deliver excellent clinical research. In an average year we recruit in excess of 10,000 research participants into a broad range of research studies and trials. These are supported by over 350 members of staff who are specifically employed to facilitate their successful set up and delivery.
- Interview Date Thursday, 07 November 2024
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
Main duties of the job
We are recruiting for a Study Support Assistant to join the Renal Research Team based at the Freeman Hospital. The post involves working alongside research nurses and clinicians to deliver research trials. You will be joining a well-established research team. You will be expected to develop strong relationships with investigators, members of the research team, support departments and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of all Renal research studies. The Study Support Assistant is an integral member of the Renal clinical research delivery team. The successful candidate will be a motivated, enthusiastic and a well organised person who can work under pressure to tight deadlines.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will deliver high quality administrative support to the development and implementation of clinical research programmes within the Research Team .
Organising regular departmental research meetings, assisting in the preparation of study documentation and maintenance of research databases and records.
The post holder will play a key role in ensuring that departmental research activities are undertake in line with current research governance regulations.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will deliver high quality administrative support to the development and implementation of clinical research programmes within the Research Team .
Organising regular departmental research meetings, assisting in the preparation of study documentation and maintenance of research databases and records.
The post holder will play a key role in ensuring that departmental research activities are undertake in line with current research governance regulations.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
Skill
Essential
- Experience of working in NHS or similar organisation in an administrative or project support capacity
- Evidence of an ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent organisational, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of using Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) or comparable computer packages
- Understanding and experience of using the internet
- Previous relevant experience working in a demanding office environment
Desirable
- Proven track record in servicing groups and committees, including organising meeting, drafting text, producing minutes and following up action points
- Experience in the procurement of goods and services
Attitude/ Aptitude
Essential
- Willingness and ability to work in a flexible manner to changing priorities
- Reliable and accurate
- Ability to exercise independence and judgement in the arrangement of administrative work across a complex organisational structure, albeit within laid down policy and procedures
- Highly professional approach to work, in particular in dealing with confidential information
- An interest and an enthusiastic approach to working in a dynamic and diverse national organisation
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education (with GCSE English Language or equivalent at Grade C or above)
- NVQ level 4 (or equivalent qualification / experience) or NVQ level 3 plus relevant experience
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification/experience/training
Personality/ Potential
Essential
- Confidence in making decisions when dealing with competing priorities
- Well motivated with evidence of an ability to work without direct supervision and to use own initiative
- Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff
Person Specification
Skill
Essential
- Experience of working in NHS or similar organisation in an administrative or project support capacity
- Evidence of an ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent organisational, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of using Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) or comparable computer packages
- Understanding and experience of using the internet
- Previous relevant experience working in a demanding office environment
Desirable
- Proven track record in servicing groups and committees, including organising meeting, drafting text, producing minutes and following up action points
- Experience in the procurement of goods and services
Attitude/ Aptitude
Essential
- Willingness and ability to work in a flexible manner to changing priorities
- Reliable and accurate
- Ability to exercise independence and judgement in the arrangement of administrative work across a complex organisational structure, albeit within laid down policy and procedures
- Highly professional approach to work, in particular in dealing with confidential information
- An interest and an enthusiastic approach to working in a dynamic and diverse national organisation
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education (with GCSE English Language or equivalent at Grade C or above)
- NVQ level 4 (or equivalent qualification / experience) or NVQ level 3 plus relevant experience
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification/experience/training
Personality/ Potential
Essential
- Confidence in making decisions when dealing with competing priorities
- Well motivated with evidence of an ability to work without direct supervision and to use own initiative
- Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff
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).
