Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Trials Administrator

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Job summary

We are delighted to offer within the Research & Innovation Department, working in Clinical Research as a Clinical Trials Administrator (CTA).

You will be working closely with the Cancer Research Nurses, inputting clinical data and assisting with the general running of clinical trials on a day to day basis.

With your help we can improve healthcarethrough research and innovation.

Main duties of the job

You will be able to apply an interest in science, to the practical tasks that support the safe and effective delivery of clinical trials.

Knowledge and understanding of NHS systems and clinical research is not essential, as you will be provided with training, but it is desirable. You will also need excellent computer skills to handle the multitude of electronic systems associated with clinical trials.

Great administration and communication skills are required too, as well as being able to prioritise your workload and work autonomously when required to.

About us

We are committed to leading improvements in healthcare through research and innovation. The Centre for Health Research and Innovation is a dynamic environment for the support and development of health research, innovation and clinical trials. We employ a large multi-disciplinary team of enthusiastic and committed staff who work alongside the health care teams to offer our patients the opportunity to be involved in research.

You will work in close partnership with the local Clinical Research Networks and together we have developed a broad portfolio of high quality research. We are excited to be strengthening our academic and industry links and building on the success of our existing programme of original research.

As a member of our team you will have access to high quality training and continued professional development. You will be part of a supportive team with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills. You will be provided with a comprehensive induction programme and have a personal development plan tailored to your training and development needs.

Date posted

13 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

438-PB0671

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be providing support with set up and management of clinical trials will be a key part of this role, and you will be able to demonstrate attention to detail, organisational and computer skills, as the role would require regular data management and some clerical work.

You will have a flexible approach and be able to balance competing demands through effective prioritisation and excellent communication skills.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will have a flexible approach and be able to balance competing demands through effective prioritisation and excellent communication skills.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Educated to NVQ 3 or equivalent standard
ECDL or equivalent computer experience in an office administration environment

Desirable

Science or health related degree
Microsoft Office certifications of any level (Word, Excel, etc.)
Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Taking notes and recording information accurately
Experience of using databases
Experience of interpreting medical data

Desirable

Previous experience in research or supporting clinical trials
Experience of clinical trial data management and administration skills in a health services environment or in other administrative capacity
Understanding of Research Governance and related legislation and guidelines

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Educated to NVQ 3 or equivalent standard
ECDL or equivalent computer experience in an office administration environment

Desirable

Science or health related degree
Microsoft Office certifications of any level (Word, Excel, etc.)
Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Taking notes and recording information accurately
Experience of using databases
Experience of interpreting medical data

Desirable

Previous experience in research or supporting clinical trials
Experience of clinical trial data management and administration skills in a health services environment or in other administrative capacity
Understanding of Research Governance and related legislation and guidelines

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

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)