Senior Research Co-ordinator

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Shrewsbury is seeking a Senior Research Co-Ordinator to support the Research Delivery Team with project administration and coordination. The ideal candidate will have significant administrative experience and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and web-based software. This role involves managing research projects from feasibility to archiving while ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

Qualifications

• Significant administration experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office needed.
• Wide range of administrative systems experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research project administration from feasibility to archiving.
• Manage daily trial activity including case report form completion.
• Assist with audit preparation and quality assurance documentation.

Skills

Administration experience

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Familiarity with web-based software

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Co-Ordinator to support the Research Delivery Team with all aspects of research project administration and co-ordination, according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Trust policies and national timelines.

The successful applicant will have significant administration experience with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, a wide range of administrative systems and web based software acquired through an NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or experience.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist with the administration and co-ordination of research projects from feasibility to archiving including (but not limited to):

• Line manage Research/Data Co-ordinator (s) and Administration Assistant(s)
• Assist with the efficient and timely set up of research projects.
• Manage own workload for daily trial activity including case report form completion and amendment processing to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Assist with preparation for audit, monitoring, and inspections within assigned teams.
• Assist with closedown and archiving of research projects.
• Assist with quality assurance of all trial related documentation in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.
• General research project related communication in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
• Wider promotional activities including intranet, internet, social media, and events.

The post holder will work within the guidelines of GCP at all times.

Working for our organisation

As an organisation we strive to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision (“To provide excellent care for the communities we serve”) and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most – our patients and their families.

The Research and Innovation (R&I) department are responsible for overseeing all research that takes place at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust. We have dedicated teams who provide support, advice and guidance during the research process, from conception to completion.The R&I department is made up of professionals from a variety of disciplines including: Quality Assurance, Project Management and Data Management; Governance; Radiography; Nursing; Midwifery and Paediatrics.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.