Job summary
Mendip Vale Medical Group (MVMG) is seeking an additional
Research Admin Officer to join our expanding team. This exciting opportunity
comes as we continue to grow our research portfolio across our friendly and
innovative practices, serving over 85,000 patients across 10 sites in North
Somerset, Bristol, and South Gloucestershire.
As a Research Admin Officer, you will be responsible for providing
essential administrative support to both clinical and non-clinical staff within
the practice, working in close collaboration with the research team.
We are looking for candidates who are passionate about
improving patient care and who have previous experience in supporting clinical
research. You will work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary surgery
teams, ensuring that high administrative standards are achieved in accordance
with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles.
If you are motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to
advancing healthcare through research, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to work as a self-directed
administrator, playing a key role in the planning and organisation of clinical
trials within the group.
Key aspects of the role include the coordination and
preparation of clinical trial activities, particularly patient study visits,
recruitment support, data entry, and the tracking of the financial aspects of
trial-related activities.
Working closely with the Lead Research Partner, Research
Nurse, and members of the multidisciplinary team, you will support patients who
choose to take part in research by providing clear communication and
administrative support throughout their participation in research studies.
About us
As a high-achieving and well-organised practice, we embrace a Multi-Disciplinary Team approach to care provision.
Changes made from merging and working more effectively have enabled us to make investment into our buildings, making our estate one of the newest and brightest in the south west.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will
provide essential administrative support to both clinical and non-clinical
staff within the practice, working in close collaboration with the research
team. This role involves supporting research nurses and clinicians to ensure
that all administrative processes related to clinical trial such as screening,
assessments, follow-ups, and data collection, are carried out in an efficient
and timely manner.
The post-holder will develop
good working relationships with:
Research Nurses / Teams
Wider
practice team
Patients
participating in clinical research
External clinical
trial sponsors and providers
Key Responsibilities:
Support the
coordination and preparation of clinical trial activities, particularly patient
study visits.
Assist with
patient recruitment, data entry, and portfolio management.
Ensure compliance
with all clinical trial protocols and administrative procedures.
Maintain accurate
records and documentation associated with trial procedures.
Collaborate with
research nurses and clinical staff to support the delivery of the operational aspects
of trial implementation.
Liaise with
patients, providing clear communication and administrative support throughout
their participation in research studies.
Other Responsibilities:
Raise invoices as
required and assist in tracking income generated from clinical trials.
Ensure all administrative
research activities are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice
(GCP) guidelines.
Efficiently
interpret and follow complex study protocols and Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) provided by relevant trusts or sponsors to ensure compliance with
regulatory requirements.
Monitor and
provide timely updates regarding Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and study
timelines to support Principal Investigators (PIs) and Research Nurses.
Undertake any
other duties relevant to the role, as agreed upon with the line manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will
provide essential administrative support to both clinical and non-clinical
staff within the practice, working in close collaboration with the research
team. This role involves supporting research nurses and clinicians to ensure
that all administrative processes related to clinical trial such as screening,
assessments, follow-ups, and data collection, are carried out in an efficient
and timely manner.
The post-holder will develop
good working relationships with:
Research Nurses / Teams
Wider
practice team
Patients
participating in clinical research
External clinical
trial sponsors and providers
Key Responsibilities:
Support the
coordination and preparation of clinical trial activities, particularly patient
study visits.
Assist with
patient recruitment, data entry, and portfolio management.
Ensure compliance
with all clinical trial protocols and administrative procedures.
Maintain accurate
records and documentation associated with trial procedures.
Collaborate with
research nurses and clinical staff to support the delivery of the operational aspects
of trial implementation.
Liaise with
patients, providing clear communication and administrative support throughout
their participation in research studies.
Other Responsibilities:
Raise invoices as
required and assist in tracking income generated from clinical trials.
Ensure all administrative
research activities are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice
(GCP) guidelines.
Efficiently
interpret and follow complex study protocols and Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) provided by relevant trusts or sponsors to ensure compliance with
regulatory requirements.
Monitor and
provide timely updates regarding Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and study
timelines to support Principal Investigators (PIs) and Research Nurses.
Undertake any
other duties relevant to the role, as agreed upon with the line manager
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education: English, Mathematics and a science GCSE (or equivalent).
-
- NVQ level 2 (or equivalent experience) in business and administration .
Desirable
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice standards in relation to clinical research/trials.
Skills and ability
Essential
- Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure - prioritising tasks and managing competing demands to ensure deadlines are met.
- Able to communicate effectively, confidently and tactfully (verbal and written) with staff, patients or their relatives/carers and third-party organisations.
- Able to use initiative within the scope of the job, whilst recognising and working within professional boundaries.
- Excellent IT and literacy skills.
- Patient focused and compassionate about delivery of safe and effect care.
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to Mendip Vales ethos and values
- Resilient and a high degree of flexibility to meet service needs
Desirable
- Influencing and change management skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in maintaining effective data relating to research admin.
- Microsoft Office, in particular Microsoft Word, Excel and an experienced user of medical software packages.
Desirable
- Research Governance
- Medical terminology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education: English, Mathematics and a science GCSE (or equivalent).
-
- NVQ level 2 (or equivalent experience) in business and administration .
Desirable
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice standards in relation to clinical research/trials.
Skills and ability
Essential
- Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure - prioritising tasks and managing competing demands to ensure deadlines are met.
- Able to communicate effectively, confidently and tactfully (verbal and written) with staff, patients or their relatives/carers and third-party organisations.
- Able to use initiative within the scope of the job, whilst recognising and working within professional boundaries.
- Excellent IT and literacy skills.
- Patient focused and compassionate about delivery of safe and effect care.
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to Mendip Vales ethos and values
- Resilient and a high degree of flexibility to meet service needs
Desirable
- Influencing and change management skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in maintaining effective data relating to research admin.
- Microsoft Office, in particular Microsoft Word, Excel and an experienced user of medical software packages.
Desirable
- Research Governance
- Medical terminology
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.
