Band 4 Clinical Trials Administrator

The closing date is 8th Feb 2023

Job summary

Clinical trials Administrator -- Oncology research

We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical trials Administrator to join our friendly oncology research team here at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

As a trial administrator you will be providing high quality, efficient and confidential administrative support for the wider research team. The oncology research team covers a wide range of disease areas and you will be expected to offer support to both nurses and consultants working on the trials. You will also be expected to work closely with all members of the research team and in collaboration with external research partners, both commercial and academic, to deliver high quality research.

The successful candidates will need to demonstrate an interest in clinical research and be willing to

meet the challenge of working autonomously within a dynamic, dedicated research team managing

a wide portfolio of research studies. The successful candidate will carry out a wide variety of tasks including: data entry, investigator site file management, onsite and remote monitoring visits, ensuring that every aspect of the protocol is adhered to.

The successful candidate will need excellent communication and organisational skills, attention to detail and will need to be able to demonstrate an ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

For further information please contact Leila Baghdadi, leila.baghdadi@uhb.nhs.uk or Rosie Henvey, rosie.henvey@uhb.nhs.uk

Main duties, tasks & skills required

The post holder will be a key member of the oncology research team and responsible for supporting research staff.

Specific responsibilities include:

-To collate and transcribe /export data from medical and other records (paper or electronic) to CRFs (paper or

electronic) as required.

-Research administrative support to the oncology portfolio.

-The post holder will take a leading role in submitting accurate data in a timely manner and resolving queries

relating to this data

-To check recruitment of patients into studies including checking consent paperwork and study specimen

records and to ensure that all relevant data has been recorded.

-The successful candidate will be responsible for site file maintenance, processing amendments and working

alongside the nursing team to deliver studies.

-The post holder will need to combine their IT knowledge and knowledge of clinical research process as they

will be expected to work on a variety of research databases.

- To update patient trackers and trial expenses using excel

-To attend meetings as appropriate and to take notes/minutes on request

-To communicate effectively with all disciplines of staff involved in the research study.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Job description

*Please Note*: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

Maths & English at GSCE level, Grade C or

above (E)

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent comparable

experience (E)

Experience

Essential

Previous office experience (E)

Evidence of well-developed IT Skills

including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

etc (E)

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.

For help with your application, contact: 

Leila Baghdadi 

leila.baghdadi@uhb.nhs.uk 

01213718243 

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change 

Band

Band 4 

Salary

£23949.00  to £26282.00 Yearly 

Contract

Permanent 

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working 

Reference number

304-1070029YS 

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital 
Mindelsohn Way 
Birmingham 
West Midlands 
B15 2TH 

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