Job summary
We are recruiting for a Study Support Assistant to join the Renal Research Team based at the Freeman Hospital. The post involves working alongside research nurses and clinicians to deliver research trials. You will be joining a well-established research team. You will be expected to develop strong relationships with investigators, members of the research team, support departments and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of all Renal research studies.
The Study Support Assistant is an integral member of the Renal Clinical Research Delivery Team. The successful candidate will be a motivated, enthusiastic and a well organised person who can work under pressure to tight deadlines.
- Interview Date Monday 30 June 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
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Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver high quality administrative support to the development and implementation of clinical research programmes within the Renal Research Team. Organising regular departmental research meetings, assisting in the preparation of study documentation and maintenance of research databases and records.
The post holder will play a key role in ensuring that departmental research activities are undertaken in line with current research governance regulations.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will deliver high quality administrative support for the development and implementation of clinical research studies within the NIHR PRC. The role will involve providing specialist research advice and support to investigators within designated clinical specialties during the set-up and running of research studies within the research unit. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate information on all research activity undertaken within the unit relating to patient participation, collecting and validating research data, organising regular departmental research meetings, assisting in the preparation of study documentation and maintenance of research databases and records.
- The post holder will play a key role in ensuring that departmental research activities are undertake in line with current research governance regulations.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will deliver high quality administrative support for the development and implementation of clinical research studies within the NIHR PRC. The role will involve providing specialist research advice and support to investigators within designated clinical specialties during the set-up and running of research studies within the research unit. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate information on all research activity undertaken within the unit relating to patient participation, collecting and validating research data, organising regular departmental research meetings, assisting in the preparation of study documentation and maintenance of research databases and records.
- The post holder will play a key role in ensuring that departmental research activities are undertake in line with current research governance regulations.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- oGood general education (with GCSE English Language or equivalent at grade 4 or above
- oNVQ level 4 (or equivalent qualification/experience) or NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification/experience) plus relevant practical experience of working in a demanding office environment
Desirable
- oEducated to degree level or equivalent qualification/experience/training
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working in NHS or similar organisation in an administrative or project support capacity
- oAwareness of the laws, guidelines and frameworks which govern the setup and conduct of clinical research in the UK (including ICH GCP/Research Governance Framework/E.U. Directive/Data Protection Act)
- oAwareness of NIHR/NHS systems used in setting up a clinical research project
- oAwareness of Industry-sponsored (commercial) and non-Industry sponsored (non- commercial) clinical research in the UK in accordance with NIHR policies and objectives
- oAn understanding of research terminology
- oAwareness of need to coordinate the collection and submission of information and/or data in accordance with NIHR timescales and objectives
- oProven record of planning, organisational and administration skills
Desirable
- oEvidence of education/experience/training pertaining to clinical research studies/trials
- oAn understanding of electronic data capture systems
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines
- oAble to analyse problems and initiate appropriate solutions effectively
- oExtensive proficiency in Microsoft Office software, particularly Word, Access and Excel
- oManaging multiple projects, diaries and appointments, resolving conflicting schedules
- oAble to plan the organisation of events such as meetings
- oExcellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate well, in writing and verbally
- oAbility to receive and provide complex information
- oAble to successfully work across different groups of staff in order to obtain information
- oAble to produce written and verbal reports as required
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- oGood general education (with GCSE English Language or equivalent at grade 4 or above
- oNVQ level 4 (or equivalent qualification/experience) or NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification/experience) plus relevant practical experience of working in a demanding office environment
Desirable
- oEducated to degree level or equivalent qualification/experience/training
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working in NHS or similar organisation in an administrative or project support capacity
- oAwareness of the laws, guidelines and frameworks which govern the setup and conduct of clinical research in the UK (including ICH GCP/Research Governance Framework/E.U. Directive/Data Protection Act)
- oAwareness of NIHR/NHS systems used in setting up a clinical research project
- oAwareness of Industry-sponsored (commercial) and non-Industry sponsored (non- commercial) clinical research in the UK in accordance with NIHR policies and objectives
- oAn understanding of research terminology
- oAwareness of need to coordinate the collection and submission of information and/or data in accordance with NIHR timescales and objectives
- oProven record of planning, organisational and administration skills
Desirable
- oEvidence of education/experience/training pertaining to clinical research studies/trials
- oAn understanding of electronic data capture systems
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines
- oAble to analyse problems and initiate appropriate solutions effectively
- oExtensive proficiency in Microsoft Office software, particularly Word, Access and Excel
- oManaging multiple projects, diaries and appointments, resolving conflicting schedules
- oAble to plan the organisation of events such as meetings
- oExcellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate well, in writing and verbally
- oAbility to receive and provide complex information
- oAble to successfully work across different groups of staff in order to obtain information
- oAble to produce written and verbal reports as required
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.
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.
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).
