Job summary We have a position available for a Clinical Trials Administrator to join the Cancer Theme of the Cambridge Clinical Trials Unit (CCTU).We are looking for a well organised candidate with administrative experience and an interest in research to assist in the provision of high-quality clinical trials.
The post available is a non-patient facing role, requiring individuals to interact with the whole coordination team (>40 members) or within specified portfolios, as required.
The role involves helping to produce clinical trials files, archiving, tracking human samples, entering clinical trial data, and working in accordance with nationally agreed standards.
You will ideally have experience of working in an office environment, the ability to prioritise work tasks, and have excellent communication skills.
Main duties of the job To support experienced teams running clinical trials.To assist the clinical trial teams by providing general administrative support (meeting minutes, post, filing, printing).To manage trial data/samples by receiving, tracking, checking, generating queries and transferring data onto computer databases.The CCTC is hosted by Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust, which includes Addenbrooke's Hospital and is part of the Cambridge Cancer Centre, a partnership between Cancer Research UK, CUH, and the University of Cambridge.
About us Our TrustCambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge.
With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners.
Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here.
CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.
The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves.
We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve.
We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 28th January 2025 Interviews are due to be held on 4th February 2025 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days.
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site.
Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals.
We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues.
Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces.
Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.
Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances.
Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given.
In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to A level or NVQ level 3 Customer Service/ Business Admin /ITQ or equivalent.
Experience Essential Good experience of managing general administrative tasks in a busy environment.
Experience of data collection and using databases.
Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks.
Working within guidelines and deadlines.
Experience of using own initiative and working independently.
Desirable Experience of data collection within a scientific or medical environment.
Experience of using clinical trials database.
Familiarity with medical records or experience working in clinical trials.
Experience of audit.
Experience of source data verification.
Knowledge Essential Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages Understanding of confidentiality and data protection Awareness of Good Clinical Practice and the EU clinical trials directive Desirable Knowledge of Medical Terminology GCP training certificate Skills Essential Ability to work in a team Good communication skills including telephone, email, face to face Willing to take on/learn new skills Good attention to detail and proven accuracy Ability to adapt to change Ability to work under pressure Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents.
Desirable Ability to extract, analyse and interpret clinical information for trials/research purposes.
Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent.