Research Administrator

The post-holder will work with the R&D Data Management Team to deliver a robust data management service as well as administrative, clerical and support for all aspects of research study delivery across an extensive portfolio of clinical trials., Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted., 1. Assist the clinical research team in co-ordinating a portfolio of studies.
2. Participate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and ensures GCP compliance of self and team.
3. Assist with data entry according to study complexity and ensure that data is transcribed accurately where required.
4. Support internal audit and monitoring
5. With support, coordinate the study set up process including:
Assist in completing Expression of interest / study selection documents
Liaise with the study sponsor and research team to gather all relevant study information
Prepare submissions for local research and development approval
Coordinate site initiation meetings
Set up the local site file and any relevant databases and documents for the study
6. Take a leading role in on-going study coordination including:
Conduct regular site file maintenance to ensure study essential documents are version controlled and are maintained according to regulatory requirements
Maintain effective communication between the study sponsor and the clinical research team
Support local implementation of study amendments
Update quality systems to record study information and enrolled patients details
Coordinate and prepare documents for patient visits
Respond to patients/carers telephone calls (who may at times be distressed) tactfully and professionally Book trial specific investigations and procedures
Collecting prescriptions or investigation results
Coordinate study monitoring visits
Support the research team with data queries and reporting as required Consistently demonstrate the ability to work accurately
7. Take a leading role in study close out procedures including:
Liaise with the sponsor for final monitoring visit
Preparing study documents for archiving
Liaise with R&D and following archiving procedure
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8. Support appropriate studies within PHNT/UHP and its partner organisations as appropriate., PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY INCLUDING YOUR JUNK FOLDER.
If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on .
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
A diverse workforce improves the experience of our patients, creates an environment where everyone belongs, and recognises that we all play a part in providing exceptional care to patients as well as showing kindness and compassion to patients and colleagues.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Providing false information is an offence & could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal/police action if an applicant is successful.
Please note that if you are successful in your application & accept the position you agree that the Staff Health and Wellbeing Department can access your health records from your current/previous employer in order to check the status of your inoculations & screening tests. This is an automated process & the information will only be used for these purposes prior to your taking up the position with us.
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We do, however, work with a defined list of preferred HTE Framework suppliers who may be invited to support us in sourcing candidates for particular roles.
In line with our preferred supplier list, we only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and an agency has been instructed by a member of the Trust's Medical Workforce team.
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We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on . We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles., We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.