Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible R&D Assistant to contribute to an efficient and effective service within a busy Research and Development environment.
The role is primarily based in York Hospital with a requirement to work at Scarborough Hospital as and when required. You will work to departmental procedures and Good Clinical Practice standards, receiving, maintaining and providing manual and electronic data containing sensitive and confidential information.
For the right candidate, this post offers varied duties, an opportunity to acquire knowledge about the conduct of clinical trials and the satisfaction of making a real contribution to Clinical Research.
PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy may close early due to the volume of applications so apply early if interested.
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Trials require very careful administration that is subject to external inspection. Therefore, for this job you must be well organised, thorough and attentive to detail.
You will need to have excellent communication skills, and be effective in prioritising workloads, with a flexible approach - as part of the role you will be supporting colleagues in different research specialties. The work is varied, including producing and sending out standard letters, scanning, retrieval and/or uploading of files, ordering of stock and supplies and inputting data into computerised databases.
Please read the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy before applying and do feel free to contact the department with any queries.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves, and everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves, and everyone else.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level including English and Maths Grade C or above- or equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience
- Computer literacy skills to RSA2, NVQ 2 or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous Office/Administrative experience (1 year minimum)
Skills
Essential
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to function effectively as part of a Team
- Have the ability to exercise initiative
Person Specification
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level including English and Maths Grade C or above- or equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience
- Computer literacy skills to RSA2, NVQ 2 or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous Office/Administrative experience (1 year minimum)
Skills
Essential
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to function effectively as part of a Team
- Have the ability to exercise initiative
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.
