About this role
Job summary
Please note that previous applicants are kindly requested not to reapply.
Are you looking for a rewarding career in Research?
We are delighted to offer a permanent, full-time/part-time opportunity for suitable candidates who are looking to start or further develop their skills and experience in Clinical Research.
Our research team comprises Research Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Research Governance staff and Research Administrators, who work collaboratively to ensure that research is embedded within patient care and that eligible patients are offered appropriate opportunities to participate in research.
Joining our team will provide an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical research skills while working within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment committed to delivering high-quality research and improving patient care.
This post will provide clinical research administrative support in the coordination and delivery of trial-related procedures for patients participating in research, working closely with the wider research team.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities will include supporting data management activities, including the collection and uploading of research data, as well as assisting with the identification and resolution of data queries. You will work in accordance with current regulatory requirements, Trust policies and relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
You will have the opportunity to be involved in all stages of the research process, from study set-up and recruitment through to study delivery and close-out. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will provide essential support across a range of research activities, helping to ensure that studies are delivered safely, effectively and to a high standard.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
About us We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
Qualifications
Educated to GCSE level in English, Math and IT. Pass at grade C or above (or equivalent experience)
Experience
Evidence of previous administrative experience Ability to demonstrate accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail in written documentation Ability to confidently communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary setting Previous experience of working within a team Ability to use a variety of computer software systems
Knowledge and Awareness
Awareness of own limitations Ability to work in a busy environment with frequent interruptions Ability to concentrate with accurate data collection and input to Case Report Files Acknowledging ethical issues related to daily work
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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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.
Employer details Employer name The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)