Clinical Trials Administrator, Band 4

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The Trust has a thriving research portfolio with new areas being developed each year. We are also sponsoring more studies and, extending the scope of local, national and international collaborative projects.

The Department of Clinical Research has a Clinical Trial Administrator Hub which is led by Lead Clinical Trials Administrator (Lead CTA). The hub team are responsible for ensuring that studies are set up, maintained and closed down in accordance with legislative requirements, and Departmental and Trust Standards as defined by the Trust Research Policy and National Institute for Healthcare Research (NIHR) objectives.

We are now looking for a Clinical Trials Administrator to join the hub team. You will need to have a real eye for detail and be committed to providing a quality administrative service in a busy environment. Some awareness of research and research governance processes and procedures, with knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) would be an advantage, although there is a full and comprehensive induction package in place. In addition, good communication skills are important in this role and the ability to understand and explain complex information clearly, concisely and tactfully is crucial.

There is also a requirement to be familiar with the use of databases and spreadsheets, but specialist research management systems training will be given.

Please note: If you are successful for interview, you will be required to bring the following with you: Proof of any essential qualifications stated on the Job Description, proof of NHS payslip if coming from another NHS Organisation and all ID to prove your identity and Right to Work (More details will follow for successful applicants invited to interview)

Our values are simple: Outstanding Care, Working Together, Listening and Leading.

Benefits

With this in mind, we offer a range of staff benefits including

We recognise that our staff are our most valuable resource, we are proud of the excellent levels of service our Trust provides to our service users and the dedication and conscientious of our staff.

Excellent annual leave entitlement

Relocation package – up to £8,000 (Subject to eligibility)

Enhanced rates of pay

NHS Pension Scheme

Free parking on most of our sites

NHS discounts

Training and development

Flexible working

Paid registration fees for the 1st year for newly qualified staff

For more information please contact the recruitment team via email: SomersetNHSJobs@SomersetFT.nhs.uk

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