Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Acute Research Delivery Team (ARDT) and the In-Patient Research Delivery Team (IRDT) as a Clinical Trials Administrator at Salford Care Organisation. This post is a 12-month secondment / fixed-term contract. Both teams deliver a range of clinical trials across various clinical areas such as Trauma and Emergency Care, Critical Care, Neurosurgical, Hyper Acute Stroke, Upper GI Cancer, Surgical, MSK, Anaesthetic & Peri-operative, and Gastroenterology. The main purpose of the role is to assist the clinical research team with all aspects of administration related to clinical trials according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and trust policies. The post holder will provide support to the Clinical Research Nurses, Practitioners & Assistants in daily research activity, patient communication, and assist in workload management. We are looking for an organised, detail-oriented individual with a passion for administration and teamwork. Main duties of the job
Develop an expertise in research skills, including set up and develop an understanding for research delivery, whether these are academic or commercial. Ensure GCP adherence and compliance at all times and be able to follow complex protocols and SOPs (Trust or Sponsor). Be meticulous in record keeping; records must be complete with attention to detail. Good planning and organisational skills are crucial. The post holder must have excellent team working skills and be able to plan their own workload. Provide research teams, research networks/themes, and R&I Management team with up-to-date information about recruitment status of the study. Ensure information is available and accessible. Ensure that the accrual figures for studies and referred patients are collated and sent to the trial coordinating centre and R&I Management team for all studies according to agreed timescales. Typing and formatting letters and reports where appropriate; meeting timescales. To take minutes of meetings, type, and distribute to all members of staff and follow up actions as required. Word processing, which may include letters, memos, notes, record cards, messages, and email communication. Collate, provide, receive, and appropriately store sensitive and confidential information. Maintain administration systems set up in team offices to ensure an organised and effective working environment. Responsible for assisting with the booking of team training and maintaining local training records. About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate, and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us, you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification
Experience
Experience of working autonomously and as part of a team. Experience of working in a clinical environment. Experience of clinical trial administration. Qualifications
Knowledge and relevant experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3. ECDL or equivalent. Skills
IT literate, including the ability to demonstrate Microsoft Office and internet skills, with an aptitude for developing IT systems to record and retrieve clinical trials data. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage and prioritise own workload with minimal supervision and to strict timescales. Data entry experience with a methodical approach and attention to detail. Set up and manage documentation systems. Ability to pick up new ideas quickly. Displays sensitivity to others and respects confidentiality. Understanding of data protection and Caldicott Guidelines. Positive, enthusiastic, and committed. Supportive to colleagues. Confident and self-motivated. Demonstrates flexibility in working hours and the ability to move between sites. Knowledge
Knowledge of ICH-GCP and the research governance framework. Knowledge of current research issues. Some knowledge of the healthcare environment. 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.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Acute Research Delivery Team (ARDT) and the In-Patient Research Delivery Team (IRDT) as a Clinical Trials Administrator at Salford Care Organisation. This post is a 12-month secondment / fixed-term contract. Both teams deliver a range of clinical trials across various clinical areas such as Trauma and Emergency Care, Critical Care, Neurosurgical, Hyper Acute Stroke, Upper GI Cancer, Surgical, MSK, Anaesthetic & Peri-operative, and Gastroenterology. The main purpose of the role is to assist the clinical research team with all aspects of administration related to clinical trials according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and trust policies. The post holder will provide support to the Clinical Research Nurses, Practitioners & Assistants in daily research activity, patient communication, and assist in workload management. We are looking for an organised, detail-oriented individual with a passion for administration and teamwork. Main duties of the job
Develop an expertise in research skills, including set up and develop an understanding for research delivery, whether these are academic or commercial. Ensure GCP adherence and compliance at all times and be able to follow complex protocols and SOPs (Trust or Sponsor). Be meticulous in record keeping; records must be complete with attention to detail. Good planning and organisational skills are crucial. The post holder must have excellent team working skills and be able to plan their own workload. Provide research teams, research networks/themes, and R&I Management team with up-to-date information about recruitment status of the study. Ensure information is available and accessible. Ensure that the accrual figures for studies and referred patients are collated and sent to the trial coordinating centre and R&I Management team for all studies according to agreed timescales. Typing and formatting letters and reports where appropriate; meeting timescales. To take minutes of meetings, type, and distribute to all members of staff and follow up actions as required. Word processing, which may include letters, memos, notes, record cards, messages, and email communication. Collate, provide, receive, and appropriately store sensitive and confidential information. Maintain administration systems set up in team offices to ensure an organised and effective working environment. Responsible for assisting with the booking of team training and maintaining local training records. About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate, and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us, you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification
Experience
Experience of working autonomously and as part of a team. Experience of working in a clinical environment. Experience of clinical trial administration. Qualifications
Knowledge and relevant experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3. ECDL or equivalent. Skills
IT literate, including the ability to demonstrate Microsoft Office and internet skills, with an aptitude for developing IT systems to record and retrieve clinical trials data. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage and prioritise own workload with minimal supervision and to strict timescales. Data entry experience with a methodical approach and attention to detail. Set up and manage documentation systems. Ability to pick up new ideas quickly. Displays sensitivity to others and respects confidentiality. Understanding of data protection and Caldicott Guidelines. Positive, enthusiastic, and committed. Supportive to colleagues. Confident and self-motivated. Demonstrates flexibility in working hours and the ability to move between sites. Knowledge
Knowledge of ICH-GCP and the research governance framework. Knowledge of current research issues. Some knowledge of the healthcare environment. 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.
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