Senior Trial Administrator

The Methodist Church in Britain; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support for flexible working

Access to NHS discounts

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday, pro k

Generous pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Training provided for database updates

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton is seeking a Senior Trial Administrator in the Research Department, based at Southampton General Hospital. The role supports researchers, nurses and clinicians across a large portfolio of studies, handling trial paperwork, monitoring visits and trial databases.

This permanent, on-site position involves attending training and meetings on and off site, coordinating regulatory paperwork, managing the Investigator Site File, updating EDGE databases and supporting

Qualifications

• A level or equivalent.
• NVQ3 or foundation degree in a health-related subject, or equivalent knowledge, skills and understanding in research and development relevant to the role
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Responsibilities

• Providing support for trials and research studies.
• Providing administrative and data management support
• Helping research staff complete trial paperwork accurately, including amendments and checks on regulatory approvals
• Preparing for monitoring visits, including ordering medical records electronically, booking meeting rooms and liaising with monitors on site
• Managing the Investigator Site File for allocated studies
• Updating trial databases, including EDGE, with patients screened and recruited and other study documents, with training provided
• Supporting local investigators with study set-up and attending feasibility meetings with the Principal Investigator and study team
• Helping study teams plan visit logistics and ensure studies have the resources they need
• Building working relationships with multidisciplinary teams and other Trust areas involved in clinical research

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Prioritising tasks

Working independently

Education

A level or equivalent

NVQ3 or foundation degree in a health-related subject

Evidence of continuing professional development

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Trial Administrator in the Research Department at University Hospital Southampton, based at Southampton General Hospital. The post supports researchers, nurses and clinicians across a large portfolio of research studies, covering trial paperwork, monitoring visits and trial databases. It is a permanent role in a large open-plan office, with attendance at training and meetings on and off site. Sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route is not available.

What the job involves

• Providing support for trials and research studies
• Providing administrative and data management support
• Helping research staff complete trial paperwork accurately, including amendments and checks on regulatory approvals
• Preparing for monitoring visits, including ordering medical records electronically, booking meeting rooms and liaising with monitors on site
• Managing the Investigator Site File for allocated studies
• Updating trial databases, including EDGE, with patients screened and recruited and other study documents, with training provided
• Supporting local investigators with study set-up and attending feasibility meetings with the Principal Investigator and study team
• Helping study teams plan visit logistics and ensure studies have the resources they need
• Building working relationships with multidisciplinary teams and other Trust areas involved in clinical research

What’s required

Qualifications

• A level or equivalent
• NVQ3 or foundation degree in a health-related subject, or equivalent knowledge, skills and understanding in research and development relevant to the role
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

• Significant relevant experience in an NHS or health-related role
• Experience of dealing directly with patients or members of the public
• Administrative experience

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Working independently or as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Prioritising tasks to deadlines
• Good organisational skills
• Clear verbal communication

Other

• Attending training courses and meetings on and off site
• Working in a large, busy open-plan office
• Commitment to Trust values: Patient First, Working Together and Always Improving

Nice to have

• IT-related qualifications
• Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) training

What’s offered

• Support for flexible working, considered against service needs
• Access to NHS discounts
• Minimum of 35 days paid holiday, pro rata
• Generous pension scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Training provided for database updates where necessary