Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the MFT Research and Innovation Team. We are pleased to offer either a non-clinical B3 to B4 developmental role or B4 clinical trial administrator role dependent on experience (fixed term for 1 year) within the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. You will be working within the ADVANCE team who support the Critical Care, Trauma and Emergency Care and Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management portfolios of research. In this role your main area of focus will be to help support and deliver the studies in the Trauma and Emergency Care specialty. The role will be primarily based at Manchester Royal Infirmary however cross site working at Wythenshawe Hospital and North Manchester General Hospital is a requirement of the role.
This role is a developmental post, starting at B3 level - Clinical Trials Assistant - with progression to B4 Clinical Trials Administrator (CTA), upon meeting competencies outlined in the B4 CTA job description at a 6-month review. Candidates with suitable experience and competencies will also be considered for a move straight in to the B4 Clinical Trials Administrator position.
The successful applicant will work closely with a dedicated mentor who will provide robust training to enable them to meet the above competencies within the outlined timeframe.
This post is ideal for anyone who would like to develop and enhance their skills and progress with their research career.
Main duties of the job
You will have good communications skills, a team orientated approach and the ability to plan and undertake work in an accurate, methodical, and efficient manner. A good eye for detail is essential, as are strong administrative and IT skills. An understanding of the Clinical Trial process, clinical practice, Research Governance, and a familiarity with medical terminology would be advantageous.
You will support our dynamic research team and get involved in many aspects of our Research studies. You will actively contribute to the performance and delivery of the team by ensuring you provide administrative support in a proactive, timely and efficient manner. You will help us to maintain our status as one of the leading Trusts in the UK and have the chance to work with a team with extensive Research experience. The Trust is dedicated to supporting its staff, and so you can expect a comprehensive induction followed by on-going training and development opportunities.
We are a welcoming, friendly team with a long successful record of writing and conducting our own research and of conducting national and international studies. We invite you to join us.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- GCSE/O level Maths and English or equivalent, Educated to at least NVQ 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree in science/health related/another field with clinical trials experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint and other packages.
- Experience of office administration.
Desirable
- Previous work in NHS
- Understanding of NHS research processes including research governance and regulations
Skills and aptitude
Essential
- Demonstrable IT skills, including ability to maintain spreadsheets and databases efficiently and effectively.
- Good organisational abilities, with a methodical approach and the ability to pay attention to detail.
- Ability to work as part of a team, and experience of interdisciplinary working.
- Well-developed communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
- Professional and courteous manner.
Desirable
- Tenacity and proactive approach to work
- Project management skills
Attitude
Essential
- Enthusiastic
- Positive and approachable
- Conscientious and hardworking
- Proactive and able to work on own initiative
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- GCSE/O level Maths and English or equivalent, Educated to at least NVQ 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree in science/health related/another field with clinical trials experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint and other packages.
- Experience of office administration.
Desirable
- Previous work in NHS
- Understanding of NHS research processes including research governance and regulations
Skills and aptitude
Essential
- Demonstrable IT skills, including ability to maintain spreadsheets and databases efficiently and effectively.
- Good organisational abilities, with a methodical approach and the ability to pay attention to detail.
- Ability to work as part of a team, and experience of interdisciplinary working.
- Well-developed communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
- Professional and courteous manner.
Desirable
- Tenacity and proactive approach to work
- Project management skills
Attitude
Essential
- Enthusiastic
- Positive and approachable
- Conscientious and hardworking
- Proactive and able to work on 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).
