About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated individual to join the Radiopharmacy team at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Sutton as a Band 4 Radiopharmacy Administrator - Clinical Trials. Our licensed Radiopharmacy, holding both MS 'Specials' and MIA(IMP) authorisations, manufactures and supplies a range of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals to The Royal Marsden and external healthcare providers.
This is a 30-month fixed-term post, funded through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NiHR), with funding secured until 31 March 2029. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the efficient set-up and delivery of molecular radiotherapy clinical trials. The aim is an average of 150 days from contract to first patient dosed. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across the Trust and external partners, you will provide essential administrative and coordination support to help streamline trial processes, maintain accurate records and support the development of clinical trials education and training. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative cancer research and help establish The Royal Marsden as a regional and national centre of excellence for radiopharmaceutical clinical trials.
Main duties of the job
- You will work closely with Nuclear Medicine, Physics, the Drug Development Unit, the Institute of Cancer Research, Sponsors and The Royal Marsden School.
- You will also work alongside experienced Radiopharmacy Scientists and Technicians, providing vital support to the wider Clinical trials and Radiopharmacy programme.We are looking for a proactive, adaptable and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a busy, multidisciplinary environment and has a strong commitment to delivering a high-quality service.
- Previous experience in a hospital, pharmacy, healthcare or administrative setting would be advantageous.
- An NVQ qualification in Pharmacy Practice or Pharmaceutical Science, knowledge of medical terminology, oncology or clinical trials, and current GCP training would also be desirable.
- You will join a friendly, supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, effective and innovative cancer care.
- This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience of clinical trials while making a meaningful contribution to cancer research and patient outcomes.
Informal enquiries
For an informal discussion, please contact Ajaaz Hussain, Senior Radiopharmaceutical Scientist on 0208 661 3292 or email [email protected].
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
Provide administrative and coordination support for the set-up, delivery and ongoing management of Radiopharmacy clinical trials, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and relevant regulations. Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical trial documentation, pharmacy site files, databases and electronic records, ensuring information is readily accessible and appropriately archived. Support the coordination of trial documentation, protocol amendments, study paperwork and correspondence with sponsors and internal departments.
Assist with monitoring trial progress, maintaining tracking databases and supporting the achievement of NIHR trial set-up timelines. Assist with the preparation and dispensing of clinical trial unit doses, where appropriate and as directed by the Chief Radiopharmacy Technician and in accordance with departmental SOPs. Support the organisation and administration of clinical trials education and training programmes, including coordinating training materials, attendance records, webinars and educational events. Assist with the preparation and coordination of sponsor monitoring visits, audits and inspections, ensuring relevant documentation and records are available.
Support clinical trial stock management, including monitoring stock levels, expiry dates, storage records and assisting with ordering and resolving discrepancies. Liaise with multidisciplinary teams, sponsors and external stakeholders to support effective communication and the smooth running of clinical trial activities.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education - GCSE level (Grade A-C in English and Maths) or Numeracy and Literacy functional skills Level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Practice and/or NVQ level 3/BTEC equivalent in Pharmaceutical Science
- Current certified ICH-GCP training
- Background in oncology
- Good understanding of medical terminology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with databases
- Intermediate (or advance) level of using Microsoft Office application especially Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines as appropriate
- Previous experience of working in a hospital, pharmacy or medical setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Administrative and/or technical role with a proven track record of problem solving
- Experience of working in a busy environment working independently and exercising judgment and decision-making skills
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to prioritize workload and adjust own work in light of unexpected events or changing priorities.
- To be able to use own initiative planning own work for the day/week and work unsupervised where appropriate.
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively (both orally and written) with all levels of health professionals.
- Ability to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Ability to handle sensitive information without comprising confidentiality or trust
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with staff at all levels
Other requirements
Essential
- Calm under pressure, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Adaptable to change
- Prepared to take responsibility and able to work without direct supervision
- Demonstrate initiative: proactive and self-motivated
- Being organised and keeping work organised
- Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
- Strong understanding of the importance of high standards and commitment to ensuring quality within work produced
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 Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton
Sutton
SM2 5PT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)