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Job summary

Main area
Administration
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
12 months (Fixed term: 12 months)
Hours
Full time
Job ref
282-CR1246023
Employer
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea
Town
Chelsea
Salary
£30,279 - £33,116 per annum incl. HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Trial Administrator

NHS AfC: Band 4

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen at The Royal Marsden to work within the Renal, Skin and Melanoma Research Unit as a Clinical Trial Administrator. 

This is a pivotal role and you will be part of a team of qualified and skilled medical and nursing staff, taking part in an exciting range of clinical research studies.

Ideally with previous clinical research experience and NHS experience, you will work within the guidelines and policies for the conduct of clinical trials, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with the principles of GCP.

The post is based across our London and Sutton location, the successful applicant should have a flexible approach to their duties and the ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently.  In addition you will have excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and be supportive and open to new initiatives.

Main duties of the job

  • Liaise with external agencies (e.g. Sponsor organisations, R&D Departments and Local Ethics Committees etc.) on behalf of Research Nurses and/or the Senior Trial Coordinator where required.
  • Act as a point of contact for trial sponsors and to communicate directly with them regarding data queries, monitoring visits and other enquiries relevant to the trial and research team.
  • Communicate with colleagues for appointments, admissions and meetings verbally and in written format.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

  • To support the clinical research teams with study administration, as required, to ensure the efficient and successful delivery of clinical trials and other studies according to Good Clinical Practise (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs), Trust policies and all applicable regulations and governance.
  • To ensure timely and accurate entry of data and relevant information into appropriate database systems for trials across both our research locations (Chelsea and Sutton).

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to at least GCSE/A level
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in working with databases
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of working in the NHS or for an oncology trials unit

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge & experience of MS Office applications or equivalents

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerCare quality commission - OutstandingStep into health

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Hamid Ahmod
Job title
Senior Trial Manager
Email address
[email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Recruitment Support Team
Telephone
01629 690825
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