Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Ophthalmology Research Team at the Western Eye Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, and play a pivotal role in helping to deliver new, potentially life-changing treatments to our patients. This post will provide essential support to our growing Ophthalmology Research Team, coordinating data processes for clinical research projects.
This is a varied, challenging, and exciting role and will suit someone that has ambitions to develop their skills. You must be highly motivated, organized, and have experience of working without close supervision and be able to multi-task within close deadlines.
The post holder will be based at Western Eye Hospital's Clinical Trials Unit.
Main duties of the job
1. The post holder will support the aims of the Trust and the NIHR Research Delivery Network to improve the speed, quality, and integration of clinical research, through the successful delivery of clinical research in the NHS.
2. The post holder will support the administration of the day-to-day activity of the clinical delivery team coordination of the studies with other clinical trial centres.
3. The main focus of the role will be in supporting the delivery teams in the administrative tasks relating to clinical research, for example, site files maintenance and data compliance.
4. The post holder will ensure that any research undertaken safeguards the well-being of research participants and is conducted to ICH Good Clinical Practice.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative, and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, and a staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan, or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time, or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Date posted: 27 February 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £29,485 to £31,088 a year pa inclusive
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 290-SCCS-1866
Job locations: Western Eye Hospital, London, NW1 5QH
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
1. Diploma level qualification or equivalent training and/or experience
Desirable
1. Degree
Experience
Essential
1. Ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines
2. Previous clerical/administrative experience
3. Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
1. Previous experience of working in a hospital or NHS setting
2. Experience dealing with people in a healthcare or other stressful environments.
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
1. Good interpersonal skills including professional telephone etiquette
2. Ability to use initiative
3. Organisational skills/ability to learn
4. IT skills
Desirable
1. Service sector work (preferably hospital).
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Western Eye Hospital, London, NW1 5QH
Employer's website: https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr