Radiopharmacy Administrator - Clinical Trials

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated individual to join the Radiopharmacy team at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Sutton as a Band 4 Radiopharmacy Administrator - Clinical Trials.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our licensed Radiopharmacy manufactures and supplies diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals to The Royal Marsden and external healthcare providers.

This is a 30-month fixed-term post, funded through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), with funding secured until 31 March 2029. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the efficient set-up and delivery of molecular radiotherapy clinical trials. The aim is an average of 150 days from contract to first patient dosed.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across the Trust and external partners, you will provide essential administrative and coordination support to help streamline trial processes, maintain accurate records and support the development of clinical trials education and training.

Main duties of the job

• Provide administrative and coordination support for the set-up, delivery and ongoing management of Radiopharmacy clinical trials, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and relevant regulations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical trial documentation, pharmacy site files, databases and electronic records, ensuring information is readily accessible and appropriately archived.
• Support the coordination of trial documentation, protocol amendments, study paperwork and correspondence with sponsors and internal departments.
• Assist with monitoring trial progress, maintaining tracking databases and supporting the achievement of NIHR trial set-up timelines.
• Assist with the preparation and dispensing of clinical trial unit doses, where appropriate and as directed by the Chief Radiopharmacy Technician and in accordance with departmental SOPs.
• Support the organisation and administration of clinical trials education and training programmes, including coordinating training materials, attendance records, webinars and educational events.
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of sponsor monitoring visits, audits and inspections, ensuring relevant documentation and records are available.
• Support clinical trial stock management, including monitoring stock levels, expiry dates, storage records and assisting with ordering and resolving discrepancies.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams, sponsors and external stakeholders to support effective communication and the smooth running of clinical trial activities.

Person Specification

• Education/Qualifications:

+ Essential: Good general education - GCSE level (Grade A-C in English and Maths) or Numeracy and Literacy functional skills Level 2 (or equivalent) + Desirable: NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Practice and/or NVQ level 3/BTEC equivalent in Pharmaceutical Science, Current certified ICH-GCP training, Background in oncology, Good understanding of medical terminology

• Experience:

+ Essential: Experience of working with databases, Intermediate (or advance) level of using Microsoft Office application especially Microsoft Word and Excel, Ability to be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines as appropriate, Previous experience of working in a hospital, pharmacy or medical setting + Desirable: Experience of working in an Administrative and/or technical role with a proven track record of problem solving, Experience of working in a busy environment working independently and exercising judgment and decision-making skills

• Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

+ Essential: Ability to prioritize workload and adjust own work in light of unexpected events or changing priorities, To be able to use own initiative planning own work for the day/week and work unsupervised where appropriate, Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively (both orally and written) with all levels of health professionals, Ability to grasp new concepts quickly, Ability to handle sensitive information without comprising confidentiality or trust, Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with staff at all levels

• Other requirements:

+ Essential: Calm under pressure, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail, Adaptable to change, Prepared to take responsibility and able to work without direct supervision, Demonstrate initiative: proactive and self-motivated, Being organised and keeping work organised, Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role, Strong understanding of the importance of high standards and commitment to ensuring quality within work produced