Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Experimental Cancer Medicine Team (ECMT) at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; an international leader in cancer research and development and the largest cancer treatment centre of its kind in Europe.
The post holder will have experience in clinical trials administration, particularly in trials set up, and will work alongside the clinical team on a portfolio of early phase trials.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced individual who will be responsible for various aspects of clinical trial coordination including liaising with trial sponsors, monitors and the wider research community, maintaining essential documentation, managing the set-up of new studies and overseeing the day to day running of open studies.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate knowledge of the clinical trials process, and be IT literate with previous experience of administrative work. We are looking for a candidate with good organisation and communication skills; who can work well both in a team and using their own initiative.
About us
For Further information please contact:
Terry Wood - ECMT Research portfolio Manager
Terry.wood@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as the key co-ordinator for assigned clinical trials administration teams to proactively ensure the provision of a comprehensive, high quality and efficient administrative service. They will be involved in work allocation and monitoring across these teams, as well as their own workload comprising of trial co-ordination and data managementas appropriate to the needs of their assigned teams. They will also be responsible for providing line management support activities for administrative team members as required by the post holders line manager.The post holder will support the work of the Clinical Research Teams to ensure compliance with Trust Policy, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and all other relevant requirements.The post holder will support the Clinical Research Teams in the administration of clinical trials from feasibility to archiving including (but not limited to): Facilitate the efficient and timely set up of clinical trials including financial negotiations. Ensure tracking and payments of invoices for their clinical trial portfolio. Ensure quality assurance of all trial related documentation in accordance with relevantlegislation and guidelines. Preparation for audit and inspections within assigned teams and implementation ofaction plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as the key co-ordinator for assigned clinical trials administration teams to proactively ensure the provision of a comprehensive, high quality and efficient administrative service. They will be involved in work allocation and monitoring across these teams, as well as their own workload comprising of trial co-ordination and data managementas appropriate to the needs of their assigned teams. They will also be responsible for providing line management support activities for administrative team members as required by the post holders line manager.The post holder will support the work of the Clinical Research Teams to ensure compliance with Trust Policy, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and all other relevant requirements.The post holder will support the Clinical Research Teams in the administration of clinical trials from feasibility to archiving including (but not limited to): Facilitate the efficient and timely set up of clinical trials including financial negotiations. Ensure tracking and payments of invoices for their clinical trial portfolio. Ensure quality assurance of all trial related documentation in accordance with relevantlegislation and guidelines. Preparation for audit and inspections within assigned teams and implementation ofaction plans.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a science or health related discipline. OR Relevant experience in scientific and medical research.
Desirable
- Post graduate certificate in clinical research or other relevant post graduate qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in clinical trial administration and clinical trial data management
- Experience of mentoring junior staff.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or other healthcare system.
- Line management experience.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own and others workload and practice effective time management.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- IT literate including good understanding and demonstrated use of the Microsoft Office suite.
- Attention to detail.
Desirable
- Advanced use of spreadsheets.
- Understanding of case report form design.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of the clinical research delivery processes, related standards, governance and leglislation.
Desirable
- Understanding of medical terminology and cancer.
- Knowledge of patient information systems.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work to tight and/or unexpected deadlines.
- Tactful and diplomatic.
- Flexible.
- Conscientious and hardworking.
- Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team.
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement under pressure.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a science or health related discipline. OR Relevant experience in scientific and medical research.
Desirable
- Post graduate certificate in clinical research or other relevant post graduate qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in clinical trial administration and clinical trial data management
- Experience of mentoring junior staff.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or other healthcare system.
- Line management experience.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own and others workload and practice effective time management.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- IT literate including good understanding and demonstrated use of the Microsoft Office suite.
- Attention to detail.
Desirable
- Advanced use of spreadsheets.
- Understanding of case report form design.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of the clinical research delivery processes, related standards, governance and leglislation.
Desirable
- Understanding of medical terminology and cancer.
- Knowledge of patient information systems.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work to tight and/or unexpected deadlines.
- Tactful and diplomatic.
- Flexible.
- Conscientious and hardworking.
- Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team.
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement under pressure.
Additional information
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).
