Clinical Research Administrator Apprenticeship

We are looking for a self-motivated, well organised and methodical Clinical Research Administrative Assistant to join the Sutton based Haemato-Oncology department as an apprentice.

The post will involve trial administration support for a variety of haematological cancer trials across the wide-ranging academic and pharmaceutical clinical trials portfolio.

The key element of this role is to undertake all administration activities required to support the research nurses to deliver research trials and outstanding patient care.

You will play a significant role in providing administration support to the clinical research team, managing diaries, meetings and unit calendars as well as supporting our research portfolio as required.

The successful applicant should have a flexible approach to their duties and have ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently.

In addition, you will have excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and be supportive and open to new initiatives.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team taking part in an exciting range of cutting-edge clinical trials.

Main duties of the job

• Assist with unit and medical record management (including photocopying and scanning of documents)
• Performing purchasing tasks (as required)
• Prepare and facilitate the archiving of essential clinical trial documents
• Collect information and data as required by the Lead Research Nurse
• Ensure that scans are uploaded to trial specific electronic portals where required
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail (electronic mailbox & paper)
• Arrange and book venues for meetings and interviews, coordinate diaries, prepare rooms appropriately and organise refreshments where necessary

Apprenticeship Eligibility

• Have lived in the UK/EEA for the last three years
• Have the legal right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship
• Not be undertaking another government-funded training programme
• Not hold a qualification in the same subject at the same level or above
• Good standard of general education (for example GCSE Maths and English or NVQ 3 or equivalent)

Person Specification

• Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure, maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrates can work effectively as part of a team and with staff at all levels
• Commitment to handle patient data appropriately and maintain confidentiality in line with data protection requirements
• An interest in clinical research and its contribution to improving patient care
• Demonstrates commitment to undertaking the apprenticeship alongside the role and engaging fully with the required learning and development