Clinical Trial Administrator
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Royal Marsden Hospital for a Clinical Trial Administrator within the Sarcoma Unit.
The successful candidate will support the retrieval, review and entry of clinical trial patient data, raise data queries, and provide administrative support to Clinical Trial Coordinators, Research Nurses and the wider team. You will work within a multidisciplinary team involved in a diverse portfolio of hosted and Royal Marsden-sponsored studies.
Applicants should ideally have previous clinical trial experience in a hospital setting and be familiar with medical terminology. You will work in accordance with clinical trial regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ensuring high standards of data quality and compliance.
We are looking for a flexible, organised individual who can work both independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and a positive approach.
The Royal Marsden is committed to delivering outstanding patient-centred care and treating patients, carers, visitors and staff with dignity and respect.
Due to high application volumes, the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Any questions, contact: Thuy-Giang Nguyen, thuy-giang.nguyen@rmh.nhs.uk, 020 7811 8090
Main duties of the job
- To support the clinical research team 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 structures.o To ensure timely and accurate entry of data and relevant information into appropriate database systems.o To work with the clinical team to ensure prompt resolution of data queries.
About us
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, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification
Primary areas of responsibility: To ensure that data collection and (electronic) case report form ((e)CRF) completion is performed to the required standards of the current EU, UK and FDA legislation, Trust SOPs and Sponsor contractual obligations. To design and implement tools and guidance for clinical trial data capture. To regularly report on data entry status to ensure deadlines are met for interim and final analysis. To represent the Data Management team at research meetings.
Communication & networking 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 staff at all levels, both internal and external relating to trial activities, regarding information which may be confidential and sensitive in nature.
Training responsibility To assist with on-going training and support to the department CTAs.
Service Delivery Provide operational administrative support to the Research Operations Manager (data capture, diary management, meeting arrangements, document management etc). Support governance staff with the management of essential trial documentation (site file management, amendment documentation, capacity and capability review etc).
General responsibility To be responsible for maintaining own professional development and be aware of current practices and future developments within the Trust and National Health Service. To aid in the implementation of corrective and preventative measures within the Unit as agreed with the Unit Head.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
- Educated to at least GCSE/A level (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines
Experience
- Experience in working with databases
- Good understanding of medical terminology
- revious experience of working in the NHS or equivalent
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills
- Competence in research orientated PC software including Microsoft Office packages
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- Good level of spoken and written English
- Understanding of clinical trials and regulations governing clinical research
- Experience of data entry and data management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea
Chelsea
SW3 6JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden