Job summary We would like to welcome a highly-efficient, extremely organised and proactive member to our team to cover a 1 year maternity leave role. We are looking for someone with great administrative, prioritising and planning qualities. Your day to day role will be working closely with the Emergency Department Research Team and Clinical Trial Administrators for all studies. This individual will need to have attention to detail and the ability to present data in a clear and simple format using a range of IT packages, including Excel and SharePoint. Main duties of the job Be responsible for a portfolio of clinical trials, managing individual trial set up processes, from initiation to completion, in a timely and efficient manner. Be an integral part of the clinical trials team in the Emergency Department (ED), ensuring trials are opened to a robust timeframe enabling novel treatments/investigations to be available to patients. About us Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year p.a. pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 180-RD-255104 Job locations Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying. This vacancy will close at midnight on 5th March. Interviews are due to be held on 13th March. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying. This vacancy will close at midnight on 5th March. Interviews are due to be held on 13th March. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to A level or equivalent Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable Educated to degree level in a biological, physical, social or related discipline or equivalent experience Experience Essential Evidence of working with a clinical research team Evidence of managing a large portfolio of diverse Clinical Research Studies Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing clinical research Experience of database management Experience of liaison with staff across all levels of the NHS/university/industry/external agencies Experience in producing and presenting reports Desirable Previous work within a small team Knowledge Essential Ability to present data in clear and simple format Advanced knowledge of IT packages including MS Office; EXCEL and SharePoint Desirable Day to day terminology used in clinical research trials Awareness of Good Clinical Practice and the EU Clinical Trials directive An understanding of the research process in the NHS Skills Essential Excellent communication with multi-disciplinary teams Excellent administrative skills including organising and planning Excellent IT skills Excellent organisational skills Ability to work independently Desirable Attention to detail Willing to coach and train others Ability to problem solve Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to A level or equivalent Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable Educated to degree level in a biological, physical, social or related discipline or equivalent experience Experience Essential Evidence of working with a clinical research team Evidence of managing a large portfolio of diverse Clinical Research Studies Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing clinical research Experience of database management Experience of liaison with staff across all levels of the NHS/university/industry/external agencies Experience in producing and presenting reports Desirable Previous work within a small team Knowledge Essential Ability to present data in clear and simple format Advanced knowledge of IT packages including MS Office; EXCEL and SharePoint Desirable Day to day terminology used in clinical research trials Awareness of Good Clinical Practice and the EU Clinical Trials directive An understanding of the research process in the NHS Skills Essential Excellent communication with multi-disciplinary teams Excellent administrative skills including organising and planning Excellent IT skills Excellent organisational skills Ability to work independently Desirable Attention to detail Willing to coach and train others Ability to problem solve Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. 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 Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)