Job summary
Would you like to work in a dynamic research team?
If you are, we have an exciting part time opportunity to join our research delivery team as a study support officer. Our team supports a wide range of studies from observational studies through to clinical trials ranging from phase 1-4. We help to deliver cutting edge novel therapies.
This post will suit someone with a background in administration but equally it would suit someone who is interested in a career in research/ clinical trials administration.
As a part time post we are looking at Mondays and Fridays, however this is open to further discussion.
On successful appointment, there is a tailored comprehensive induction and training program.
Clinical Research Network | NIHR
Main duties of the job
The study support officer helps to ensure the efficient running of the research office by providing high quality administrative support to the Neurological Disorders, Ageing, Dementias and Neurodegeneration Research Team (Division 4). This involves developing relationships and working closely with the study coordinators, nurses, practitioners, senior management team, team administrators and key stakeholders to enable effective team working.
The post holder will manage the office day-to-day with management support. Provide study administration support and work with a variety of trust applications and other systems in order to support the study portfolio, managing different types of data and information, and to ensure the smooth running of clinical research in the department.
About us
Our team is part of Division 4 Neurology and Neurodegenerative diseases with the Thames Valley and South Midlands area, as well as Ageing studies within OUH.
We are a diverse team of research nurses, practitioners, administrators. Working closely with clinicians to support and deliver research across our patient groups. The team comes from a variety of backgrounds such as nursing, mental health, psychology, biochemistry and NHS to name a few.
The CRN: Thames Valley and South Midlands is one of 15 local Clinical Research Networks in the NIHR Clinical Research Network (NIHR CRN). The NIHR CRN is the clinical research delivery arm of the NHS in England, tasked with supporting the rapid set-up and effective conduct of studies, so that researchers can gather the robust evidence needed to improve treatments for NHS patients. These local Networks drive clinical research delivery performance across the locality, and champion the role of clinical research in the NHS at every level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Interviews will be held on 1st July 2024, in person at the John Radcliffe Hospital.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the posts full details and job specifications. Thank you
Job description
Job responsibilities
Interviews will be held on 1st July 2024, in person at the John Radcliffe Hospital.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the posts full details and job specifications. Thank you
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Acquired experience through an NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
- Excellent written and verbal command of English.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant office experience covering a range of administrative tasks.
- Excellent IT skills, particularly in use of MS Office applications.
- Strong internet and web-based skills.
- Experience of maintaining efficient paper and e-filing systems.
- Able to handle confidential information appropriately.
Desirable
- Administration experience in the NHS.
- Knowledge of current national systems and structures for research in the NHS.
- Aware of current legislation regarding research governance and data protection.
- Experience of working in an administrative function in a clinical research environment.
- Experience of clinic and appointment coordination.
- Previous experience of professional contact with people with neurodegenerative diseases.
- Experience deputising for senior colleagues.
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to work with colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations.
- Able to develop good working relationships with others
- Good team player
- Very well organised
- Experienced minute taker
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage and deliver projects and schedules across a range of activities, with limited supervision
- Ability to work with minimal day to day guidance
- Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
- Ability to travel independently and occassionally attend national conferences/ training events
Personal skills
Essential
- Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development
- Flexible, adaptable and with good time management skills
- Able to communicate effectively
- Ability to prioritise and organise job tasks to work effectively
- Able to effectively escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role
Behavioural skills
Essential
- Aligned to Trust values
- Always conducts themselves in a profressional manner
- Positive attitude to all tasks and stakeholders
Technical skills
Essential
- Computer literate with experience of workin with Microsoft Office applications.
- Advanced keyboard skills
Desirable
- Experience using electronic patient records
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Acquired experience through an NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
- Excellent written and verbal command of English.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant office experience covering a range of administrative tasks.
- Excellent IT skills, particularly in use of MS Office applications.
- Strong internet and web-based skills.
- Experience of maintaining efficient paper and e-filing systems.
- Able to handle confidential information appropriately.
Desirable
- Administration experience in the NHS.
- Knowledge of current national systems and structures for research in the NHS.
- Aware of current legislation regarding research governance and data protection.
- Experience of working in an administrative function in a clinical research environment.
- Experience of clinic and appointment coordination.
- Previous experience of professional contact with people with neurodegenerative diseases.
- Experience deputising for senior colleagues.
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to work with colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations.
- Able to develop good working relationships with others
- Good team player
- Very well organised
- Experienced minute taker
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage and deliver projects and schedules across a range of activities, with limited supervision
- Ability to work with minimal day to day guidance
- Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
- Ability to travel independently and occassionally attend national conferences/ training events
Personal skills
Essential
- Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development
- Flexible, adaptable and with good time management skills
- Able to communicate effectively
- Ability to prioritise and organise job tasks to work effectively
- Able to effectively escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role
Behavioural skills
Essential
- Aligned to Trust values
- Always conducts themselves in a profressional manner
- Positive attitude to all tasks and stakeholders
Technical skills
Essential
- Computer literate with experience of workin with Microsoft Office applications.
- Advanced keyboard skills
Desirable
- Experience using electronic patient records
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).
