Job summary An exciting opportunity has opened up to join the Clinical Research Team with the main purpose of the role to assist the with all aspects of administration related to clinical trials according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Trust policies. You will provide support to the Clinical Research Nurses in daily research activity, patient communication and assist in workload management. You will join an enthusiastic well established Gastroenterology team, comprising of 3 Research Nurses, 1 Research Practitioner and 2 Research Assistants. We conduct a range of Commercial and Non-Commercial Academic studies for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Main duties of the job Typing and formatting of letters and reports where appropriate; meeting timescales as directed by your line manager. To take minutes of meetings, type and distribute to all members of staff and to follow up actions as required. Word processing, which may include letter, memos, notes, record cards, messages and email communication. Collate, provide, receive and appropriately store (manually and electronically) sensitive and confidential information. Maintain administrative systems set up in team offices to ensure an organised and efficient working environment for staff. Responsible for assisting with the booking of team training and responsible for maintaining local training records Undertake reception duties Provide research teams, research networks/themes, and R&I Management team with up to date information about recruitment status of study. Ensure information is available and accessible. Ensure that the accrual figures for studies and referred patients are collated and sent to the trial co-ordinating centre, and R&IManagement team for all studies according to agreed timescales. You will be expected to work at all times according to regulations described in ICH Good Clinical Practice and to the most current guidance relating to Research Governance and Research Ethics. Training needs will be identified and planned accordingly. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-NCA-AC414-24 Job locations Fairfield General Hospital Rochdale Old Road Bury BL9 7TD Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Knowledge Essential Understanding of data protection and Caldicott Guidelines Desirable Knowledge of GCP/ICH Some knowledge of the healthcare environment Qualifications Essential Knowledge and relevant experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3 ECDL or equivalent Desirable First level degree Experience Essential General administration experience Experience of working autonomously and as part of a Team. Desirable Experience of working in a clinical environment/Clinical Trial Administration Skills Essential Effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage and prioritise own workload with minimal supervision and to strict timescales IT literate, including ability to demonstrate Microsoft Office and internet skills Person Specification Knowledge Essential Understanding of data protection and Caldicott Guidelines Desirable Knowledge of GCP/ICH Some knowledge of the healthcare environment Qualifications Essential Knowledge and relevant experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3 ECDL or equivalent Desirable First level degree Experience Essential General administration experience Experience of working autonomously and as part of a Team. Desirable Experience of working in a clinical environment/Clinical Trial Administration Skills Essential Effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage and prioritise own workload with minimal supervision and to strict timescales IT literate, including ability to demonstrate Microsoft Office and internet skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Fairfield General Hospital Rochdale Old Road Bury BL9 7TD Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)