For this role you will be employed by the University of Leeds.
Are you an experienced administrator with excellent communication and organisational skills? Do you want to be part of a successful, highly-talented and world-leading research team?
We are looking for a motivated Senior Clinical Trial Assistant to join our Osteoarthritis research team to provide an efficient administration service and clerical support for specific research projects conducted by the Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM). You will support studies within several programmes of research which are part of the Osteoarthritis group, led by Professor Philip Conaghan and Dr Sarah Kingsbury. You will assist with administrative aspects of clinical study management, including support with research governance processes, data entry, and the identification and recruitment of potential study participants.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to candidate brief for full list of responsibilities.
General:
* Help implement local and national quality standards, professional standards, recommendations and guidelines from national reports.
* Act in a professional manner at all times when dealing with patients, their relatives and representatives from both external and internal sources.
* Deal with telephone enquiries from staff, patients and carers ensuring that appropriate personnel are informed in order for actions to be taken.
* Work to ICH GCP guidelines at all times.
* Take advantage of opportunities to attend meetings and workshops to enhance knowledge of Clinical Research.
* Undertake any other duties deemed appropriate to the role.
About us
As an international research-intensive university, we welcome students and staff from all walks of life and from across the world. We foster an inclusive environment where all can flourish and prosper, and we are proud of our strong commitment to student education. Within the Faculty/School of Name we are dedicated to diversifying our community and we welcome the unique contributions that individuals can bring, and particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, people who belong to a minority ethnic community; those who identify as LGBT+; and disabled people. Candidates will always be selected based on merit and ability.
Person Specification
Experience
* Understanding of clinical trials processes, including regulatory approval, trial management and patient recruitment and ICH-GCP guidelines.
* Previous administrative experience ideally within clinical trials management or clinical research.
* Experience of using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access (or other database) and Excel effectively.
* Ability to prioritise, manage time effectively and use initiative when faced with conflicting demands.
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