NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern for this post is: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00.
This is a Fixed term post for 2 years.
The Glasgow Clinical Research Facility (GCRF) incorporates Clinical Research Facilities at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital / /Royal Hospital for Children and Glasgow Royal Infirmary. With satellite units at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Gartnavel General Hospital and the Dental Hospital. GCRF is however also committed to supporting research projects across NHS GG&C in primary, secondary and tertiary care. Jointly they provide a streamlined service to investigators to conduct their clinical research efficiently and safely.
GCRF is an integral part of NHS Research & Innovation, with close partnerships to Glasgow Clinical Trial Unit and The Robertson Centre for Biostatistics (UoG). GCRF staff comprise of a multi-disciplinary team working together to provide comprehensive clinical research support to investigators from study start-up to archiving. The core disciplines within the team are: Clinical (Research Nurses/Medical), Project Management, Education, Training and Quality, Clerical and administration.
You will be expected to work as part of the Glasgow Clinical Research Facility Administration Team and maintain a good working relationship with the following: Clinical Research Team which includes medical, nursing and other allied health professionals, Technical Staff, Research Sponsors NHS Research & Innovation Department, Research Ethics Department, Participants/Relatives/Carers.
Minimal Requirements include: Reception /administration experience is essential, Good keyboard skills and knowledge of using PC essential, Good oral and written communication skills, Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, Ability to work independently and use your own initiative, Ability to work as part of a team, Willing to undergo training in all aspects of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and to acquire skills such as Data protection, health and safety etc.
Desirable: Some knowledge of health records would be desirable, Secretarial or administration qualifications evident by the attainment of formal qualification or gained through equivalent work experience desirable but not essential.
Informal contact: Edward Brockett, Administration Manager, 0141 232 7600, edward.brockett2@nhs.scot
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