Role Summary
The post holder will work as part of the clinical research team to support the safe conduct of research in accordance with the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice guidelines and provide assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected.
The post-holder will work with the research team to provide administrative, clerical and data management support for all aspects of research study delivery across an extensive portfolio of clinical trials.
About the Role
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Leading the way in Research
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Clinical Trials Research team at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. We are at the forefront of clinical research at national and international level. Participation in clinical research demonstrates the Trust’s commitment to improving the quality of care we offer and to making our contribution to wider health improvement.
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Research Administrator Assistant with the potential to perform well and support the current clinical trials Research Administrators and the wider team. Our Clinical Trials Research team covers activity across all specialities including Diabetes, Renal, Metabolic & Endocrine, Children, Reproductive Health, Haematology, Respiratory, Anaesthesia Pain, Injuries & Emergencies, ENT, Infectious Disease, Ophthalmology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Neurological, Dermatology and Musculoskeletal. The ability to be flexible and willingness to work across divisions as part of your working week are essential, this post is based in the Chronic Team.
We are committed to providing and supporting education and personal development opportunities for all staff and training will be provided. As part of your role, you may be asked to support our Covid 19 clinical trials as part of our whole team approach which might involve welcoming our participants to the Trust and completing their initial checklist before they attend their appointment with our Research Nurses.
Key responsibilities include:
- Undertaking training in standard operating procedures and Good Clinical Practice ensuring high quality care and safety for our patients.
- Liaison with a wide range of staff, to ensure the smooth set-up and delivery of all research projects in the Trust to maintain our excellent reputation within the research community.
Salary: Band 2, £20270 to £21318 per annum pro rata
Please note that you will be notified via email regarding the result of your application.
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30 or 09:00-17:00
Interview Date: Wednesday 11th January 2023
For further information please contact Cresta Browning Senior Clinical Trials Project Co-ordinator by email cresta.browning@nhs.net
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
