Job overview

Are you looking for a new challenge working within the clinical research environment?

If so you may be the person we are looking for.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated individual  to provide administrative and  data management  support for a range of research activities within the Research& Development Department Clinical Teams.

Part of this role will be supporting the established Research Nurses and Practitioners, providing assistance with collecting collating and submitting trial data in an accurate and timely manner. In addition the role requires the post holder to assist in the maintenance of study files and documentation, arranging appointments with patients, obtaining test results and medical records, and compiling reports on trial progress. For the right candidate this post offers varied duties, an opportunity to acquire knowledge about the conduct of clinical trials and the satisfaction of making a real contribution to clinical research.

You will need good IT and literacy skills, have a keen eye for detail,  and be an excellent communicator.

Familiarity with Medical terminology and previous experience of working with NHS computer systems as well as an understanding of clinical research processes would be desirable but is not essential for this post.

Informal enquiries welcome.

Please contact Linda Wimbush Senior Research Sister (Oncology) 024 7696 7151

[email protected]

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Trials Assistant is a key member of the Oncology R&D team playing a pivotal role in assisting the delivery of research studies in a safe and timely manner. The post holder will provide efficient and effective administrative, organisational and data management support to a number of teams  as workload dictates for new and existing local research studies and multi-centre clinical research studies. 

The post holder will need to have a good level of written and verbal communication skills, excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, be able to manage own workload effectively with minimal supervision, in return they will be supported through a comprehensive training/competency package as appropriate to the job role.

The job holder may be required to carry out other similar or related duties which do not fall within the work outlined in the description which may reasonably be required to deliver a comprehensive research service to our patients. The Line Manager, in consultation with the post holder will undertake any review.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.