About this role
Job summary
The Gastroenterology IBD Clinical Trials Team are seeking a highly organised and proactive Clinical Trials Assistant to provide essential administrative support across a growing portfolio of IBD clinical trials.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with strong administrative skills who will play a key role in supporting the IBD research team with day-to-day coordination and office-based tasks. This will include maintaining study documentation, managing data and filing systems, scheduling appointments, preparing study materials, supporting meeting organisation, and assisting with general administrative duties in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Trust policies.
Please note that this post does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa; therefore, HUTH is unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
The post is offered on a fixed-term or secondment basis, full-time (37.5 hours per week). Part-time hours may be considered.
Working hours will fall between 8.00am and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, in line with service needs.
Previous applicants should not re-apply.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team to support the administrative aspects of patient recruitment, screening and follow-up for IBD clinical trials.
Strong communication skills are essential, together with proficiency in Windows-based systems and routine use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Outlook and Excel. Applicants should be able to prioritise a varied workload, work independently with minimal supervision, and demonstrate a basic understanding of research processes and study protocols.
The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, reliable and able to provide high-quality administrative support to the established team of research nurses, contributing to the smooth delivery of patient pathways throughout research studies. The role will also involve routine liaison with external partners including pharmaceutical companies, research networks and clinical trials units.
Although the primary base for the post-holder will be Castle Hill Hospital, there is an expectation that the role will adapt to the needs of the wider research service. Flexibility may therefore be required to support activities across other research areas within the Trust.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications Essential
Good level of general education to GCSE level including English or equivalent or higher or NVQ level 3 in Health Care/Care Certificate Good Clinical Practice Course (or willingness to undertake)
Desirable
Familiar with paper and electronic hospital records.
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential
Experience of working with the patients in a health care environment-preferable within the NHS Proficient in Microsoft Office software Proven experience of dealing with clinical situations. NHS administration experience Previous research experience
Desirable
Familiarity with medical terminology relevant to the clinical area.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills Essential
Professional aptitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure. Good communication - verbal/written Be able to work on own initiative Works well with in a team Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality Evidence showing clinical and professional development Facilitate learning of others.
Attributes and Other Requirements Essential
Ability to prioritise workload associated with changing environment/patient demands Responsive and flexible attitude and a desire to develop knowledge. A willingness to undergo personal development and training and learn new skills Flexibility in working hours to meet the service needs. Assertive and confident. Good time keeper
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 Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road
Cottingham
HU16 5JQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)