About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated Clinical Trials Assistant to work with our Research Team. The successful candidate must be able to work within the team but also independently and will be required to provide holiday and sickness cover for other Clinical Trials Assistants as the need arises.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will undertake the data management of a number of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) portfolio studies.
Responsibilities of the post include research administrative support, including the coordination and set up of new clinical trials and ensure the accurate collection and recording of patient data into the trial case report forms. This will include, but not limited to: maintenance of the R&D Local Portfolio Management System database to reflect all research recruitment, maintenance of recruitment trackers, collection of patient data, obtaining patient notes, setting up site files for studies, maintaining site files, data entry, sending data or samples to trials teams, assistance with monitoring visits and site initiation visits.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.
Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.
We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a member of the Respiratory Research Team and will be responsible for supporting the research staff within the team. Responsibilities of the post include research administrative support, including the coordination and set-up of new clinical trials and ensuring the accurate collection and recording of patient data into the trial case report forms. The post is based within North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; however, the post holder may be required to travel and work at other Hospital sites involved with NIHR trials in the research network if required.
Applicants should have excellent organisational and communication skills and be skilled in MS Office and databases. Attention to detail is essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to NVQ3, working towards this level or has significant relevant experience
Desirable
Further/Higher Educational Development Research qualification
skills & knowledge Essential
Proficient in Microsoft Office software (inc. word, excel and access) and databases Ability to work on own with minimal supervision Ability to work effectively within a team Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills both verbal and written Accuracy in data collection and date entry and attention to detail Excellent time management and a flexible and willing attitude to work
Desirable
Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice Knowledge of research methodologies Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance issues
Experience Essential
Awareness of the importance of the Data Protection Act and Confidentiality in Research and Healthcare Experience of data synthesis e.g. collation of information from a range of sources into spreadsheet
Desirable
Experience of working in a clinical or research setting Minimum 12 months data management preferably in NHS setting
Disposition Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with colleagues at all levels Enthusiastic and motivated Ability to prioritise tasks Pleasant and friendly manner Reliable and trustworthy
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.
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Employer details Employer name North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton on Tees
TS19 8PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)