Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Clinical Trials Administrator within Research and Innovation (R&I) at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) to support research across MFT hospitals. This enthusiastic and self-motivated individual will help coordinate the research portfolio for the Rheumatology & Musculoskeletal team.
This is your opportunity to be part of an engaging team with nationally and internationally recognised investigators who work in the forefront of cutting-edge research to develop diagnostics and treatments in Rheumatology & Musculoskeletal disorders.
We are a welcoming, friendly team with a long successful record of designing and conducting our own research and delivering commercial and non-commercial, national and international studies, spanning all phases.
We invite you to join us.
The job vacancy is band 4/5 vacancy.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator with effective organisation skills and be confident in managing a demanding and varied workload. Excellent IT skills and the ability to work with several projects simultaneously are essential.
The post holder will act as the main point of contact for Rheumatology & Musculoskeletal research, working closely with the MFT Research Office, clinical colleagues, and service support departments within MFT along with external pharmaceutical companies. They will ensure that comprehensive, high quality and efficient administrative processes are in place and followed for the set up and coordination of studies, ensuring full compliance with internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the regulatory framework in order to support the successful delivery of the research portfolio for this specialty.
The post-holder will ensureR&I targets for study set-up are achieved within agreed timeframes and any problems are resolved locally or escalated in a timely fashion to the Clinical Trials Manager.
They should be educated to degree level in a health-related discipline or have demonstrable experience in the conduct and management of research and clinical trials.
Line management experience would be desirable.
The post holder will be required to work cross site across our research campuses.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- GCSE/O Level Maths and English or equivalent
- Minimum NVQ 3 plus relevant practical experience
Desirable
- Degree in a science or health related disipline, or a degree in another field with experience in clinical trials
- EDCl
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and other packages
- Use of email and internet
- Extensive experience of databases and spreadsheets including inputting, analysis and report writing
- Experience of office administration
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- An understanding of the research processes in the NHS including research governance and regulations relating to research practice
Skills
Essential
- Advanced keyboard skills/touch typing
- Good organisational abilities, with a methodical approach and the ability to pay attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team, and experience of interdisciplinary working
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Use of initiative and ability to work unsupervised
Desirable
- Tenacity and a proactive approach to work
- Project management skills
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- GCSE/O Level Maths and English or equivalent
- Minimum NVQ 3 plus relevant practical experience
Desirable
- Degree in a science or health related disipline, or a degree in another field with experience in clinical trials
- EDCl
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and other packages
- Use of email and internet
- Extensive experience of databases and spreadsheets including inputting, analysis and report writing
- Experience of office administration
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- An understanding of the research processes in the NHS including research governance and regulations relating to research practice
Skills
Essential
- Advanced keyboard skills/touch typing
- Good organisational abilities, with a methodical approach and the ability to pay attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team, and experience of interdisciplinary working
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Use of initiative and ability to work unsupervised
Desirable
- Tenacity and a proactive approach to work
- Project management skills
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.
