Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description of the role. Main duties of the job The recruitment team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Research focussed, enthusiastic individual to join our R&D Team as a Clinical Research Coordinator. UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. The development of our staff is central to the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitating your career progression. About us As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum or Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 188-THQ2321024 Job locations Southampton General Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities - Work closely with the relevant R&D teams to ensure clinical research activity within UHS is initiated efficiently.- Ensure workload is carried out in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), the UK Policy for Health and Social Care Research and current legislation.- Manage a portfolio of studies at various stages in the approval pipeline, requiring the ability to prioritise and adjust plans according to Divisional and Trust requirements/strategy.- Assist R&D teams with study set-up to ensure accuracy and timeliness and provide the correct level of assistance to achieve this aim, which may vary from team to team. Experiences / Skills - Healthcare background- Advanced understanding of Microsoft applications for managing and analysing information, e.g. Word and Excel- Relevant experience in conducting or organising clinical research trials- Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance issues- Motivation for research- Attention to detail- Good organisational skills- Able to work alone or as part of a team- Able to prioritise tasks Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities - Work closely with the relevant R&D teams to ensure clinical research activity within UHS is initiated efficiently.- Ensure workload is carried out in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), the UK Policy for Health and Social Care Research and current legislation.- Manage a portfolio of studies at various stages in the approval pipeline, requiring the ability to prioritise and adjust plans according to Divisional and Trust requirements/strategy.- Assist R&D teams with study set-up to ensure accuracy and timeliness and provide the correct level of assistance to achieve this aim, which may vary from team to team. Experiences / Skills - Healthcare background- Advanced understanding of Microsoft applications for managing and analysing information, e.g. Word and Excel- Relevant experience in conducting or organising clinical research trials- Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance issues- Motivation for research- Attention to detail- Good organisational skills- Able to work alone or as part of a team- Able to prioritise tasks Person Specification Qualifications / training required Essential Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge and experience of administrative skills and understanding relevant to the role. Desirable Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role. Previous or relevant experience necessary Essential Relevant experience in conducting or organising clinical research trials, including research management and governance experience Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance issues Experience working in an NHS or University setting Desirable Evidence of Good Clinical Practice Values and behaviours Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Aptitudes and skills required Essential Advanced understanding of Microsoft Person Specification Qualifications / training required Essential Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge and experience of administrative skills and understanding relevant to the role. Desirable Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role. Previous or relevant experience necessary Essential Relevant experience in conducting or organising clinical research trials, including research management and governance experience Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance issues Experience working in an NHS or University setting Desirable Evidence of Good Clinical Practice Values and behaviours Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Aptitudes and skills required Essential Advanced understanding of Microsoft 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 University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Address Southampton General Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)