Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 3 Research Administration Assistant

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Job summary

The post holder will support the research team within the Department of Clinical Biochemistry. The post holder will work with research and clinical trial teams in the management of research records, data, documentation, filing, correspondence, orders, etc.

Main duties of the job

The primary roles will be:

o To support clinical staff by digitalising research records and datao To manage confidential research records as per hospital policies and established data management plans (DMPs)o To lead in managing files/records for clinical trialso To manage correspondence in between clinicians, research staff, external organisations and patientso To lead in data entry and data management for existing research databases, according to existing DMPso Support ordering equipment for the trials

About us

Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

The lipid clinic conducts ground breaking international research and work very closely with primary care to transform the care we provide to our patients.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-RFL-5731369

Job locations

Lipid Clinic, First Floor, Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached JD and PS under documents tab.

The post holder will be part of the research team within the Department of Clinical Biochemistry. This full-time post is suitable for individuals with an undergraduate degree in a biomedical discipline and excellent IT skills.

The postholder will work with research and clinical trials team(s) and the wider multidisciplinary team(s) in the management of research projects within the Department of Clinical Biochemistry. The primary roles will be:

To support clinical staff by digitalising research records and data To manage confidential research records as per hospital policies and established data management plans (DMPs) To lead in managing files/records for clinical trials To manage correspondence in between clinicians, research staff, external organisations and patients To lead in data entry and data management for existing research databases, according to existing DMPs Support ordering equipment for the trials

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached JD and PS under documents tab.

The post holder will be part of the research team within the Department of Clinical Biochemistry. This full-time post is suitable for individuals with an undergraduate degree in a biomedical discipline and excellent IT skills.

The postholder will work with research and clinical trials team(s) and the wider multidisciplinary team(s) in the management of research projects within the Department of Clinical Biochemistry. The primary roles will be:

To support clinical staff by digitalising research records and data To manage confidential research records as per hospital policies and established data management plans (DMPs) To lead in managing files/records for clinical trials To manage correspondence in between clinicians, research staff, external organisations and patients To lead in data entry and data management for existing research databases, according to existing DMPs Support ordering equipment for the trials

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

MEducation & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSEs or equivalent

Desirable

  • Undergraduate biomedical science degree

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of using information technology such as Word and Excel in workrelated activities

Desirable

  • Experience of undertaking detailed, intensive work in a busy administrative environment
  • Experience of data entry, and handling/maintaining large data sets

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to use own skill and judgement to select the most appropriate action from a range of alternative approaches
  • Able to sustain meticulous attention to accuracy and detail
  • Good level of verbal and written communication
  • Good interpersonal and listening skills
  • Able to prioritise own workload to set and meet deadlines
  • Able to compose correspondence and reports
  • Able to work as part of a tea m

Desirable

  • Able to present information to others
  • Able to handle difficult and distressing situations effectively
Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

MEducation & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSEs or equivalent

Desirable

  • Undergraduate biomedical science degree

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of using information technology such as Word and Excel in workrelated activities

Desirable

  • Experience of undertaking detailed, intensive work in a busy administrative environment
  • Experience of data entry, and handling/maintaining large data sets

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to use own skill and judgement to select the most appropriate action from a range of alternative approaches
  • Able to sustain meticulous attention to accuracy and detail
  • Good level of verbal and written communication
  • Good interpersonal and listening skills
  • Able to prioritise own workload to set and meet deadlines
  • Able to compose correspondence and reports
  • Able to work as part of a tea m

Desirable

  • Able to present information to others
  • Able to handle difficult and distressing situations effectively

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lipid Clinic, First Floor, Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lipid Clinic, First Floor, Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Research Nurse

Vash Deelchand

vashist.deelchand@nhs.net

02077940500

Details

Date posted

27 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-RFL-5731369

Job locations

Lipid Clinic, First Floor, Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


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