Senior Trial Administrator

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

35 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Generous pension scheme

NHS discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Résumé du poste

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Trial Administrator to join the Research Department on a permanent basis. The role involves supporting researchers, nurses and clinicians in running multiple studies at Southampton General Hospital and managing trial paperwork, ISF documentation, and trial databases.

Applicants should have NHS/health-related experience, strong administrative skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel.

Qualifications

• Educated to A level or equivalent.
• NVQ3/foundation degree in a health-related subject.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsabilités

• Providing support for trials and research studies.
• Providing administrative and data management support.
• Assisting and supporting research staff with trial paperwork including amendments and regulatory approvals.
• Supporting the team in preparing documentation for monitoring visits including electronic ordering of medical records.
• Managing the Investigator Site File (ISF) for allocated studies.
• Updating trial databases including EDGE with details of patients screened and recruited to trials/research and any other study information and documents that are required.
• Training will be provided where necessary.
• Supporting local investigators with study setup and feasibility discussions with the PI and study team.
• Assisting study team to plan study visit logistics and resource requirements.
• Working with multi-disciplinary teams across the Trust involved in clinical research activity.

Connaissances

NHS/health experience

Administrative experience

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Independent working

Attention to detail

Prioritisation & deadlines

Organisational skills

Teamwork/Autonomy

Verbal communication

Training attendance

Office environment

Formation

A level or equivalent

NVQ3/foundation degree in health-related subject

Continuing professional development

Description du poste

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Senior Trial Administrator

Contract Type: Permanent

Under current Home Office rules, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at University Hospital Southampton, working in the Research Department as a Senior Trial Administrator

As part of our team you will be helping to support researchers, nurses and clinicians in the running of a large number of research studies based at Southampton General Hospital.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

• We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing support for trials and research studies.
• Providing administrative and data management support.
• Assisting and supporting research staff with accurate completion of trial paperwork including processing amendments and checking regulatory approvals.
• Supporting the team in preparing documentation for monitoring visits including electronic ordering of medical records, arranging suitable meeting rooms and act as a liaison when monitors are on-site.
• Managing the Investigator Site File (ISF) for allocated studies
• Updating trial databases including EDGE with details of patients screened and recruited to trials/research and any other study information and documents that are required. Training will be provided where necessary.
• Supporting local investigators with study set up. To meet with the Principal Investigator (PI) and study team to undertake study feasibility.
• Assisting study team to plan study visit logistics and ensure that studies have all necessary resources.
• Working alongside research teams to develop working relationships with other multi-disciplinary teams and areas of the Trust involved in clinical research activity.

Experience / Skills

• Relevant experience in a NHS/health-related role.
• Administrative experience
• Understanding of Microsoft (including Word and Excel)
• Ability to work under own initiative and independently without direct supervision.
• Attention to detail
• Able to prioritise tasks and work to a deadline
• Good organisational skills
• Able to work autonomously or as part of a team
• Clear verbal communication
• Ability to attend training courses and meetings on and off site.
• Ability to work in a large busy open plan office.

Person specification

Qualifications / Training Required

Essential criteria

• Educated to ‘A’ level or equivalent
• NVQ3/foundation degree in a Health-related subject, or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge, skills and understanding in R&D relevant to the role.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable criteria

• IT related qualifications

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of Good Clinical Practice training (ICH GCP)

Special requirements of the post

Essential criteria

• Ability to attend training courses and meetings on and off site.
• Ability to work in a large busy open plan office.

Trust Values

• Patient First
• Working Together
• Always Improving