Clinical Trials Income Administrator

We have an exciting role within the R&I office for a Clinical Trials Income Administrator (Band 4).
This post is an integral part of the R&I Division's core function which exists to provide an efficient support service to deliver research sponsored by the Trust.
The post holder is a key member of the team who will be responsible for maintaining and developing processes to ensure the timely recovery of all invoiced trial activity. The post holder will work closely with the disease group teams to enable, promote and support the effective use of data, information, knowledge and technology to improve, inform and support this.
This post is an integral part of the R&I Division's core function which exists to provide an efficient support service for the research delivery teams and both internal and external researchers enabling the Trust to deliver its research ambitions.
Please note that this post is offered at 37.5 h/week (full-time). However, we encourage applications from candidates who are looking to work part-time., The post holder will undertake reporting and analysis of information to support delivery of this integral function. Experience and expertise in a range of accounting areas (e.g. reconciliation and balances, VAT payments and deductions finance computer systems and ledgers) are essential., 1) To assist with ensuring income due to the Trust is recovered in relation to trial activity.
2) To assist with the production of the monthly finance summaries, providing information on activity vs income for all active commercially and non-commercially funded studies.
3) Assist with maintaining and updating the procedure note portfolio for the Income and Costing Team, contribute with production of procedure notes for own areas of responsibility. Contribute to the regular review of procedures in order to determine required changes and take corrective action where appropriate.
4) Analyse, investigate and resolve trial income queries and discrepancies.
5) Lead on resolution of escalated Integra Invoice approvals within delegated financial limits.
6) Maintain a clear electronic filing system/audit trail, catalogued appropriately including in online systems used.
7) Assist in delivering training sessions to researchers/research-related staff re invoicing process and the R&I costing system.
The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.
We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.
The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.
You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
You will be working in a friendly and supportive team which works closely with colleagues across the division and wider Trust. This role will be a great opportunity to support our growth as a centre of excellence in research.