Overview
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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is looking for a demonstrably experienced administrator to join our busy Haematology Research & Development Team based at Derriford Hospital. Research is embedded and growing within the Trust, and due to this we are looking to expand our administrative team. Your duties would be to provide administrative and clerical support to our busy Haematology Research Team. If you are interested and would like to know more about the role, please contact Nicola Crosbie or one of the team on 01752 431043.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
The post-holder will work with the research team to provide administrative and clerical support for all aspects of research study delivery across an extensive portfolio of clinical trials. 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.
Responsibilities
* Assist the clinical research team in co-ordinating a portfolio of studies.
* Participate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and ensure GCP compliance of self and team.
* Support the team in on-going study coordination including site file maintenance to ensure study essential documents are version controlled and maintained according to regulatory requirements. 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. Welcome patients to clinic appointments and prepare refreshments if required. Collect prescriptions or investigation results.
* Assist in study close out procedures including preparing study documents for archiving following archiving procedures. Support internal audit and monitoring. Support appropriate studies within PHNT/UHP and its partner organisations as appropriate.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Demonstrable experience as an administrator with relevance to research support preferred.
* Ability to provide administrative and clerical support for a range of research activities.
* Willingness to undertake training and development in research governance and regulatory requirements.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information and distressed patients professionally.
Additional information
* For further details please see the attached JD & PS.
* Note: 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.
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