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Job overview

Clinical Research is the scientific study of health and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness. At Newcastle Hospitals, clinical research happens within most clinical specialties, wherever patients are seen and cared for.

Clinical Research can make a real difference to health outcomes. Not only is it important for advancements in treatment, but it has been proven that patients cared for in a research-active organisation have better outcomes.

In an average year we recruit around 13,000 research participants into a broad range of research studies and trials. We’re proud of our world-leading reputation for research excellence and how we’re making a difference across our communities.

We offer our staff unique learning opportunities that enable them to fulfil their role and maximise their potential. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated individual to join the Clinical Research Directorate as Personal Assistant, providing efficient and comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Clinical Leadership Team across the Directorate.

• Interview Date Friday, 16 August 2024
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy.  Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a full PA/Secretarial Service and will work as part of a team delivering an efficient and high quality service to the Clinical Research Leadership Team as well as providing guidance and support to others in the Team.

You will need good planning and organisational skills to organise and manage diaries, meetings, conferences whilst balancing workloads for members of the Leadership Team and to cross-cover for colleagues during periods of absence/holidays. You will be able to demonstrate the skills and experiences as set out in the job description and person specification. 

In addition, this role will provide an opportunity for someone to develop their skills and experiences in management and HR by assisting with recording and investigating complaints, assist with HR recording and reporting, support induction/training of new staff members, performance management, developing proposals for change/improvements for greater efficiency and to support recruitment and retention within the team.

Working for our organisation

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.

We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

We’re also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.

Our staff oversee around 2 million patients ‘contacts’ each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.