Clinical Trials Administration Assistant - Apprentice

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

The closing date is 02 April 2025

Job summary

Due to UKVI guidelines, this role is not eligible for a Skilled Worker visa. Further information can be accessed here -https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Regretfully, we cannot accept applications from candidates that hold a qualification equivalent to or higher than business administration level 3 as you will not be eligible for this apprenticeship scheme.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Clinical Trials Administration Assistant Apprentice. The successful candidate will be based within the Research and Innovation department as part of the administration team at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral.

This apprenticeship scheme will run over 2 years and if successfully completed will mean you obtain a certificate in Business Administration level 3.

If you want to be part of a fantastic team and help support the Trust with our vision for providing the best cancer care in the country, then we want to hear from you!

Applications are invited from highly motivated individuals who can demonstrate a genuine interest in research. Previous experience of working in the clinical trials environment is desirable but not essential.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be employed and managed by Clatterbridge Cancer Centre (CCC), supporting both the Commercial and non-Commercial clinical trials portfolio, providing comprehensive clinical and administrative support to the Research Practitioners.

Candidates must have good verbal and written communication skills, an eye for detail, excellent IT and Time management skills. The R+I Directorate is a busy environment and working to deadlines with frequent interruption is the norm. Ability to work under pressure, and organise the priority of own workload is absolutely essential.

Candidates will be responsible for providing comprehensive data and administrative support to the Research Practitioners, liaising with other Trust departments as well as obtaining medical reports from other Trusts and GP Practices.We're here to deliver the best cancer care to the people we serve and we're looking for applications from those who share that commitment and our values.

About us

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.

We are -

KindEmpoweredResponsibleInclusive

Date posted

25 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£18,053 to £23,348 a year per annum (75% of pay band minimum)

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

158-24-464-R&I

Job locations

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral

Clatterbridge Road

Bebington

CH63 4JY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

  • Good Standard of education to minimum GCSE level including Maths & English
  • I.T. training or equivalent experience
  • Admin Level 2 or other relevant qualification

Desirable

  • GCP certificate
  • Science subject GCSE

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Keyboard skills
  • Evidenced ability to work with Multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Previous working in a research environment
  • Hospital admin systems

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrated ability of prioritising workload and working to deadlines
  • Good time management and organisation skills

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an Oncology environment
  • Experience of working in an NHS hospital Trust
Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

  • Good Standard of education to minimum GCSE level including Maths & English
  • I.T. training or equivalent experience
  • Admin Level 2 or other relevant qualification

Desirable

  • GCP certificate
  • Science subject GCSE

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Keyboard skills
  • Evidenced ability to work with Multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Previous working in a research environment
  • Hospital admin systems

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrated ability of prioritising workload and working to deadlines
  • Good time management and organisation skills

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an Oncology environment
  • Experience of working in an NHS hospital Trust

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral

Clatterbridge Road

Bebington

CH63 4JY

Employer details

Employer name

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral

Clatterbridge Road

Bebington

CH63 4JY

For questions about the job, contact:

Research Admin Assistant Manager

Susan Kaye

susan.kaye1@nhs.net

01515565336

Date posted

25 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£18,053 to £23,348 a year per annum (75% of pay band minimum)

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

158-24-464-R&I

Job locations

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral

Clatterbridge Road

Bebington

CH63 4JY


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