Clinical Trials Administrative Support Officer

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education

Essential

• GCSE/O level Maths and English or equivalent minimum NVQ3 plus relevant practical experience

Desirable

• Degree in a science or health related discipline in another field with experience in clinical trials
• ECDL

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint and other packages
• Use of email and internet
• Extensive experience of databases and spreadsheets, including inputting, analysis and report writing
• Experience of office administration

Desirable

• An understanding of the research processes in the NHS including research governance and regulations relating to research practice.
• Previous work in the NHS

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Advanced keyboard skills/touch typing
• Good organisational abilities, with a methodical approach and the ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team, and experience of interdisciplinary working
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Use of initiative and ability to work unsupervised
• Professional and courteous manner

Desirable

• Tenacity and a proactive approach to work
• Project management skills

Attitude

Essential

• Able to work independently and flexibly
• Supportive
• Enthusiastic
• Positive
• Approachable

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Nowgen Centre

29 Grafton St,

Manchester

M13 9WU

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)