Research Admin Officer

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Research Admin Officer to support clinical trials. The role involves coordinating trial activities, ensuring compliance with protocols, and providing administrative support to research teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in clinical research and a passion for improving patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining effective data relating to research admin.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative support to clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Coordinate and prepare clinical trial activities, particularly patient study visits.
• Ensure compliance with clinical trial protocols and administrative procedures.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Patient Focus

Resilience

Education

English, Mathematics and Science GCSE

NVQ level 2 in Business and Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Medical Software

Job description

Mendip Vale Medical Group (MVMG) is seeking an additionalResearch Admin Officer to join our expanding team. This exciting opportunitycomes as we continue to grow our research portfolio across our friendly andinnovative practices, serving over 85,000 patients across 10 sites in NorthSomerset, Bristol, and South Gloucestershire.

As a Research Admin Officer, you will be responsible for providingessential administrative support to both clinical and non-clinical staff withinthe practice, working in close collaboration with the research team.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate aboutimproving patient care and who have previous experience in supporting clinicalresearch. You will work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary surgeryteams, ensuring that high administrative standards are achieved in accordancewith Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles.

If you are motivated, enthusiastic, and committed toadvancing healthcare through research, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to work as a self-directedadministrator, playing a key role in the planning and organisation of clinicaltrials within the group.

Key aspects of the role include the coordination andpreparation of clinical trial activities, particularly patient study visits,recruitment support, data entry, and the tracking of the financial aspects oftrial-related activities.

Working closely with the Lead Research Partner, ResearchNurse, and members of the multidisciplinary team, you will support patients whochoose to take part in research by providing clear communication andadministrative support throughout their participation in research studies.

About us

As a high-achieving and well-organised practice, we embrace a Multi-Disciplinary Team approach to care provision.

Changes made from merging and working more effectively have enabled us to make investment into our buildings, making our estate one of the newest and brightest in the south west.

Job responsibilities

The post holder willprovide essential administrative support to both clinical and non-clinicalstaff within the practice, working in close collaboration with the researchteam. This role involves supporting research nurses and clinicians to ensurethat all administrative processes related to clinical trial such as screening,assessments, follow-ups, and data collection, are carried out in an efficientand timely manner.

The post-holder will developgood working relationships with:

Research Nurses / Teams

Widerpractice team

Patientsparticipating in clinical research

External clinicaltrial sponsors and providers

Key Responsibilities:

Support thecoordination and preparation of clinical trial activities, particularly patientstudy visits.

Assist withpatient recruitment, data entry, and portfolio management.

Ensure compliancewith all clinical trial protocols and administrative procedures.

Maintain accuraterecords and documentation associated with trial procedures.

Collaborate withresearch nurses and clinical staff to support the delivery of the operational aspectsof trial implementation.

Liaise withpatients, providing clear communication and administrative support throughouttheir participation in research studies.

Other Responsibilities:

Raise invoices asrequired and assist in tracking income generated from clinical trials.

Ensure all administrativeresearch activities are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice(GCP) guidelines.

Efficientlyinterpret and follow complex study protocols and Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) provided by relevant trusts or sponsors to ensure compliance withregulatory requirements.

Monitor andprovide timely updates regarding Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and studytimelines to support Principal Investigators (PIs) and Research Nurses.

Undertake anyother duties relevant to the role, as agreed upon with the line manager

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of education: English, Mathematics and a science GCSE (or equivalent).
• NVQ level 2 (or equivalent experience) in business and administration .
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice standards in relation to clinical research/trials.

Skills and ability

• Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure - prioritising tasks and managing competing demands to ensure deadlines are met.
• Able to communicate effectively, confidently and tactfully (verbal and written) with staff, patients or their relatives/carers and third-party organisations.
• Able to use initiative within the scope of the job, whilst recognising and working within professional boundaries.
• Excellent IT and literacy skills.
• Patient focused and compassionate about delivery of safe and effect care.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to Mendip Vales ethos and values
• Resilient and a high degree of flexibility to meet service needs
• Influencing and change management skills.

Experience

• Experience in maintaining effective data relating to research admin.
• Microsoft Office, in particular Microsoft Word, Excel and an experienced user of medical software packages.
• Research Governance
• Medical terminology

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.