Job Description
Clinical Trials Assistant \n \nSALARY: Grade 4 equivalent\nHOURS: 35 hours per week\nDURATION: Temporary Assignment\nHYBRID CATEGORY 1: Campus based \nLOCATION: Manchester M13\n \nOverall Purpose of the Job: \n \nEurolens Research is a clinical research unit, conducting clinical trials for the contact lens industry. Generally, this involves the evaluation of new lens types or related products. \n\nThe workplace includes administration areas, clinical consulting rooms and laboratories.\nThis role would provide temporary cover for an administrative position during recruitment of two replacement employees and anticipated sick leave for another.\nThis administrative role would be campus-based.
The role requires that specific training courses be undertaken before working on clinical projects. \nKey Duties: \n\nRecruitment of study participants and appointment scheduling – this is a key task within our group and requires a person with excellent communication skills, particularly on the telephone.\nEnsuring that participants expressing an interest in a study receive sufficient information about the project and have an opportunity to ask questions. This person will need to be able to approach other colleagues to seek answers to any questions they may not be able to answer directly.\nChecking the eligibility of potential participants against study requirements (which may include processing information regarding medical conditions and/or medications).\nCo-ordination of study participant appointments and clinician diaries.\nWorking with other team members to help develop recruitment strategies when needed.\nTaking phone calls and responding to emails from participants involved in clinical studies.\nGeneral administration such as the preparation, filing and organisation of clinical records.\nAssisting with the preparation of progress reports for industrial sponsor companies.\nMaintaining and updating digital and paper filing systems.\nAttending meetings and providing minutes.\nOrdering, receipt and managing of study supplies.\nLiaising with Project Officer, Operations Manager and Senior Research Administrator to ensure industry-generated standards and timelines are achieved.\nAssistance with clinical study data management and quality control.\nCorrespondence and other administrative support.\nProviding administrative support for clinicians. \nTeamwork, Liaison and Networking:\n\nContribute to team objectives.\nBe an active team-member and set a positive example by showing a commitment to achieving results, encouraging and supporting members of the team and raising suggestions for continuous improvement.\nTo work alongside colleagues in a collegiate manner and build rapport within the team and the wider University.\nInteraction with study participants and, when needed, students and visitors.\nBe able to use tact and reasoning when interacting with others. \nService Delivery:\n\nAble to plan and prioritise workload on a day-to-day basis ensuring that all required tasks are completed in a timely and effective manner.\nProject a positive image and maintain the reputation of The University of Manchester.\nFollow procedures and instructions.\nEnsure that any agreed timescales are met.\nCheck that work has been done accurately and to the set standard. \nBehaviour:\n\nMaintain confidentiality and act with integrity at all times.\nConvey professionalism and composure.\nSeek guidance whenever there is uncertainty.\nMaintain a positive attitude and embrace change whenever it is presented. \nPerson Specification: (Essential)\n\nExcellent communication skills and confident telephone manner\nRelevant administrative experience\nGood organisational skills\nEducated to GCSE standard (or equivalent) in English Language\nFamiliarity with MS Office packages, in particular Word and Excel\nFamiliarity with electronic mail\nAbility to work with a variety of different personalitiesIf you have experience in the above requirements, then please apply now with your up-to-date CV