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Job summary

Main area
Research
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
279-6870742-DEC24
Employer
279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town
Brighton
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Trials Data & Clerical Officer

Band 4

ÌýAbout our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the , we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

ÌýOur hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our .Ìý In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourÌý for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.Ìý

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.Ìý

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Job overview

The post holder will be based at the Clinical Research Facility, Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, but may, rarely, be required to support researchers working in other areas of UHS NHS Trust.Ìý
The Research Department oversees the management of a diverse portfolio of clinical trials. The post holder will be required to provide administrative & data support to our clinical teams, maintaining clinical trial documents and databases.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Clinical Research Facility at University Hospitals Sussex.Ìý Working alongside the Research Nurses and Trial Co-ordinators at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.Ìý You will mostly provide administrative support to the Clinical Research team, generated by the trials.Ìý You will also be responsible for the collection, collation and input of clinical trial data. This will include using electronic systems.

The post would suit somebody wishing to develop a career in clinical trial administration or study co-ordination.Ìý Knowledge and experience of administration in the field of health or research in a University or NHS setting would be an asset.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in ourÌý
Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.Ìý

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.Ìý

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.Ìý

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.Ìý

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide administrative support to Research Nurses, Clinicians and Trial Monitors external to our site.Ìý

Preparing and maintaining trial files and documents, for internal use and external review. Maintaining internal databases with patient details and trial information. Organising and supporting Trial Monitors visits to site. Providing reception cover in times of receptionist absence. Filing, photocopying and basic admin duties. Collating & inputting clinical trials data into trials databases, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail as set out in Job Description and delegated by Research Admin & Data Lead. See Job Description for full list of main responsibilities.

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Person specification

Administrative

Essential criteria
  • Administrative Experience
  • Experience of using computer systems

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran Aware

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Carla Chambers
Job title
Research Admin & Data Team Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01273 696955
Additional information

Office Hours are Monday - Friday 8-4 (extension number 63075)