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Job summary

Main area
Research and Innovation; R&I, Clinical Trials
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref
158-25-258-R&I
Employer
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral
Town
Bebington
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/11/2025 23:59

Employer heading

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Trials Administration Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 3

In cases where we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to automatically close any vacancies prior to the specified closing date - all vacancies are capped at a sufficient number; you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible.

Please note that applications are accepted only by completion of our application form. If you have any needs that prevent you from applying in this way and participating in our online recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0151 5565176 or [email protected] at the earliest opportunity to ensure that support can be provided. Adjustments can be made for you during application and interview.

We operate a Values Based Recruitment (VBR) approach when recruiting new colleagues. VBR helps us to attract and select employees whose personal values and behaviours align with the values of the Trust. For more information on our vision, mission and values please see here - Vision, mission and values :: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre (clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk)

If you do not receive confirmation that you have been shortlisted for interview, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.  It is with regret that we are unable to provide feedback to non-shortlisted candidates.

Right to work: Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.

 

Job overview

Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is not on the Home Office list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Clinical Trials Administration Assistant. The successful candidate will be based within the Research and Innovation department as part of the administration team at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral.

If you want to be part of a fantastic team and help support the Trust with our vision for providing the best cancer care in the country, then we want to hear from you!

Applications are invited from highly motivated individuals who can demonstrate a genuine interest in research. Previous experience of working in the clinical trials environment is desirable, but not essential.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be employed and managed by Clatterbridge Cancer Centre (CCC), supporting both the Commercial and non-Commercial clinical trials portfolio, providing comprehensive clinical and administrative support to the Research Practitioners.

Candidates must have good verbal and written communication skills, an eye for detail, excellent IT and Time management skills. The R+I Directorate is a busy environment and working to deadlines with frequent interruption is the norm. Ability to work under pressure, and organise the priority of own workload is absolutely essential.

Candidates will be responsible for providing comprehensive data and administrative support to the Research Practitioners, liaising with other Trust departments as well as obtaining medical reports from other Trusts and GP Practices. 

We’re here to deliver the best cancer care to the people we serve and we’re looking for applications from those who share that commitment and our values.

Working for our organisation

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work. 

We are - 

  • Kind

  • Empowered

  • Responsible

  • Inclusive

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. 

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential criteria
  • Good Standard of education including GCSE Maths and English
  • NVQ/other relevant I.T. training or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
  • GCP certificate

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential criteria
  • Evidenced ability to work with Multidisciplinary teams
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Keyboard skills
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Previous working in a research environment
  • Knowledge of hospital admin systems

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrated ability of prioritising workload and working to deadlines
  • Good time management and organisation skills
  • Experience working in an admin role
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in an Oncology environment
  • Experience of working in an NHS hospital Trust

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident employerDisability confident committedHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Bennett
Job title
Research Admin Assistant Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01515565006
Additional information

Sue Green 0151 556 5734

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