Research Administrator

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for a motivated individual to join their Clinical Support Team in Plymouth. You will handle data management and administration for clinical trials, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, experience in data entry, and a commitment to quality. Full training will be provided, fostering your professional development in a supportive multidisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in data management/data entry and administration.
• Previous experience in a clinical research setting is advantageous.
• Understanding of clinical research process, including GCP.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating data entry and administration for clinical trials.
• Assisting with compliance of Good Clinical Practice.
• Maintaining communication with study sponsors and research teams.

Skills

Data management

Data entry

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

GCSEs in English and Mathematics

NVQ in Administration or equivalent

Good Clinical Practice Training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with proven ability in data management/data entry and administration to join our Clinical Support Team within Research & Development.

You will have excellent knowledge of good data management principles, evidence of ability to identify errors in data, data query management and data reporting with a strong focus on quality control and improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity for a self‑motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent organisational and communication skills and exceptional attention to detail to join our large multidisciplinary team supporting our Clinical Research staff in all aspects of data management, data entry and administration activities.

Looking for a new challenge and to be part of a growing team then this could be the opportunity you are looking for. You will be fully supported with training from our experienced research team. If you are interested and would like to know more about the role, please contact:

Tash Winter - Clinical Administration Manager - 01752 432842 [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the R&D Clinical Support team delivering data entry/administration for the departments research portfolio of commercial, non-commercial and academic clinical trials supporting the safe conduct of research in accordance with the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice guidelines and provide assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

• Research and Governance
  • Assist the clinical research team in co‑ordinating a portfolio of studies.
  • Participate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and ensure GCP compliance of self and team.
  • Assist with data entry according to study complexity and ensure that data is transcribed accurately where required.
  • Support internal audit and monitoring.
• Study set up process
  • Assist in completing Expression of interest / study selection documents.
  • Liaise with the study sponsor and research team to gather all relevant study information.
  • Prepare submissions for local research and development approval.
  • Coordinate site initiation meetings.
  • Set up the local site file and any relevant databases and documents for the study.
• On‑going study coordination
  • Conduct regular site file maintenance to ensure study essential documents are version controlled and are maintained according to regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain effective communication between the study sponsor and the clinical research team.
  • Support local implementation of study amendments.
  • Update quality systems to record study information and enrolled patient details.
  • Coordinate and prepare documents for patient visits.
  • Respond to patients/carers telephone calls (who may at times be distressed) tactfully and professionally.
  • Book trial specific investigations and procedures.
  • Collect prescriptions or investigation results.
  • Coordinate study monitoring visits.
  • Support the research team with data queries and reporting as required.
  • Consistently demonstrate the ability to work accurately.
• Study close out procedures
  • Liaise with the sponsor for final monitoring visit.
  • Prepare study documents for archiving.
  • Liaise with R&D and follow archiving procedure.
• Support appropriate studies within UHPNT and its partner organisations as appropriate.

For further details please see the attached JD & PS.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English and Mathematics at grade 4-9 (A-C)
• NVQ in Administration or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Good Clinical Practice Training

Knowledge & Experience

• Working proven knowledge of Microsoft office packages (spreadsheets, databases, word processing and e-mail)
• Ability to communicate with staff and patients
• Understanding of National Institute for Health Research Clinical Research Network
• Understanding of the clinical research process including Good Clinical Practice
• Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to developing a professional service
• A flexible approach to work and the needs of the service

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.

Research Office, Level 2 MSCP, Bircham Park

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-AM-A7598747

Job locations

Research Office, Level 2 MSCP, Bircham Park