About this role
Job summary The Cardiac Surgery Research Team are responsible for the set up and support of clinical trials within the speciality of cardiac surgery at the Bristol Heart Institute
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Trials Administrator to join our Research Delivery Team.
The post holder will act as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, with responsibility for providing project administrative and logistic support to the Cardiac Surgery Research Team. This post will require the post holder to use significant initiative in prioritisation, planning and organisation of this work. In particular, the appointed individual will be responsible for the day to day organisation and logistics for delivery of NIHR funded portfolio trials, preparing specimen sampling packs, coordination and collection of specimens from clinical areas, booking appointments and conducting remote and face to face follow up questionnaires and assessments. The post holder will maintain effective systems and procedures for the handling and transport of research specimens within the department. This will require some flexibility in working hours to ensure availability to attend the operating theatre on days where study patients are receiving their operation.
Main duties of the job The post holder will:
Provide project specific administrative and logistic support to the Cardiac Surgery Research Team. Implement and maintain effective systems and procedures for the handling and transport of research specimens within the department. Contribute to delivery of project objectives by demonstrating a flexible approach and willingness to re-prioritize work as necessary, in response to a dynamic research environment. Build a strong working relationship with a range of project team members including , research nurses, clinical trial coordinators, theatre staff and laboratory technicians. Prepare relevant paperwork and packs required for accurate data collection on selected clinical trials in line with GCP. Coordinating and completing specimen collections from the clinical areas and ensuring timely delivery to the labs or courier, for transportation to other sites. Ensure study follow-up is maximised by contacting patients either face to face, via the phone, video link or in writing and conducting patient follow up questionnaires and assessments. Accurately input data into trial databases. To maintain office filing and archiving, in particular ensuring case report forms are completed in line with the protocol and GCP guidance.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Significant experience of secretarial and clerical work in an office environment Significant experience of working within the rules of confidentiality within a multidisciplinary team Excellent IT skills and extensive experience of using Microsoft Office packages, in particular MS Word, Access, Excel and social media comms Extensive experience with office systems e.g. filing and archiving
Desirable
Significant experience in using databases Understanding of patient accrual figures and their generation Sound knowledge of GCP and other regulations governing research Experience of working in an NHS healthcare environment
Skills and Abilities Essential
Highly developed organisational and administrative skills Capacity to work flexibly and adapt to changing deadlines and work levels. High accuracy and excellent attention to detail Ability to work independently without close supervision including ability to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines Excellent communication skills both on the phone and face to face, including effective interpersonal skills at all levels
Qualifications and Training Essential
Word processing and typing qualification, RSA II or equivalent course or experience Good understanding of English grammar to 'A' level standard or equivalent NVQ III or equivalent
Aptitudes Essential
Supportive calm and diplomatic approach to work Respectful in all interactions with others Innovative and happy to share ideas Good team player and able to collaborate well with others
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 Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bristol Heart Institute
Terrell Street
Bristol
BS2 8ED
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)