Job summary
- Main area
- Administration
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 25 hours per week
- Job ref
- 358-6255082-CHU
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Leicester Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Leicester
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Research Archivist and Data Administrator
Band 3
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
The post-holder will be responsible for the maintenance of a wide case-load of cancer clinical trials. The primary focus of the role will include data management, site file maintenance, study close-down and archiving, in line with clinical trial regulations.
Main duties of the job
The Research Archivist and Data Administrator should possess and demonstrate the following qualities to fulfil the role:
- Effective communicator
- High attention to detail
- Highly organised
- Good computer skills
- Willing to work independently and as part of a team
- Prepared to learn
- Able to prioritise
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
General Responsibilities
- To ensure timely and accurate input of follow-up data into electronic forms and databases.
- Work with the research team to resolve data queries.
- Help facilitate the completion of questionnaires.
- Take responsibility for maintaining and managing (creating, storing and updating) spreadsheets of patient recruitment to studies and providing information from a recorded source.
- Maintain and help to facilitate the process of archiving study documents.
- Attend any relevant meetings regarding the conduct and close down of clinical trials.
- Co-ordinate, prepare and participate in monitoring visits, site audits and study close down meetings carried out by sponsoring organisations and authorities which govern clinical trials.
- Prepare research-related paperwork and documents as required. This may relate to any part of the research process.
- Minute taking for meetings as required.
- Maintaining and updating all essential documents in the Research Investigator Site Files.
- Work in line with the research protocol, International Conference of Harmonisation – Good Clinical Practice and Research Governance guidelines.
- Support members of the Research Team in the implementation and maintenance of research projects.
- Assist in the preparation and despatch of samples and documents to professionals within the hospital and external organisations.
- Obtain samples and undertake sample preparation (blood, urine, tissue and faecal samples); to include centrifuging, pipetting, preparation for storage, liaising with hospital and laboratory staff as appropriate
- Maintaining logs of stored samples and freezer temperatures
- To deal with telephone enquiries, ensuring that appropriate personnel are informed so that actions to be taken.
- Liaise with staff across the hospital for issues that relate to research.
- Assist staff and visitors with their enquiries.
- Ensure that all work is undertaken according to hospital policies and regulations which cover clinical trials.
- To provide support as requested and to undertake any other appropriate duties as required.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Maths
Desirable criteria
- GCP training and/or research experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working in an administration role
- Competent in IT systems (Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office applications)
Desirable criteria
- Experience of processing biological samples
- Minute taking
- Previous experience of working in an NHS environment
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Effectively communicate at all levels verbally and in writing
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities
- Proven organisation skills
- Able to work flexibly as and when required
- Willing to learn
Desirable criteria
- Able to adapt and work across various specialities
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
- High attention to detail
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Liz Ward
- Job title
- Cancer Portfolio and Recruitment Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0116 204 7887
- Additional information
Available 08:30am - 04:30pm
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