Clinical Trials Administrator

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FT - 37.5 hours per week Agenda for Change T&C - Band 4, Base: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Sutton Site. We are looking for a self-motivated, well organised and methodical Clinical Trials Administrator to join this dynamic team at the forefront of research into the treatment of paediatric leukaemia and transplant malignancies. Ideally you will have previous research and NHS experience. You will work within the policies and guidelines for the conduct of clinical trials, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with the principles of GCP. The post will involve trial administration to support paediatric cancer trials across the wide ranging translational, academic and pharmaceutical clinical trials portfolio. The successful applicant should have a flexible approach to their duties and the ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently. In addition you will have excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and be supportive and open to new initiatives. There is no patient contact in this role. Part time/Job share considered.

• To support the clinical research teams with study administration, as required, to ensure the efficient and successful delivery of clinical trials and other studies according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs), Trust policies and all applicable regulations and governance
• To ensure timely and accurate entry of data and relevant information into appropriate database systems
• To assist the Research Nurses with the prompt resolution of data queries
• To provide support to the clinical research team in daily trials activity and assist in workload management

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That’s why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

For more information, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Communication & Networking:

• Liaise with external agencies (e.g. Sponsor organisations, R&D Departments and Local Ethics Committees etc) on behalf of Research Nurses and/or the Senior Trial Coordinator where required.
• Act as a point of contact for trial sponsors and to communicate directly with them regarding data queries, monitoring visits and other enquiries relevant to the trial and research team.
• Communicate with colleagues for appointments, admissions and meetings verbally and in written format

Decision Making, Planning and Problem Solving

• Follow all relevant protocols, SOPs and standard practice.
• Plan and organise own time and workload activity with prioritisation.

Service Delivery:

• To ensure timely and accurate entry of data and relevant information into appropriate database systems
• To enter data for multicentre studies where relevant
• Assist Research Nurses handle, analyse and resolve data queries promptly. Direct unresolved queries to appropriate team member.
• Ensure that all study documentation is completed, maintained and updated regularly. This would include the maintenance of sponsor and investigator files, CRFs, ethics and R&D correspondence and approval, supplies of patient information sheets and consent forms.
• Register trial patients onto Trust and College systems in a timely manner to facilitate R&D reports and patient accrual data