Cardiology Research Administrator & Data Coordinator

• Research study set up
• Collection of Accrual data
• Database maintenance
• Data collection and coordination of studies
• Good Clinical Practice training
• Investigator site files
• Meeting facilitation
• Coordinating the Patient Panel activities

Essential

• 5 GCSEs (including English and Maths) at Grade C/4 or above
• Qualification to level 3 gained through either Secretarial (OCRIII) or Administrative (NVQ3) routes Or Equivalent knowledge gained through short courses, on the job training and experience of non-routine administration and establishing administrative procedure.
• A high level of knowledge of IT systems, database / web based packages is essential but may be demonstrated through either qualification or demonstrable experience of system use.

Desirable

• A level(s) in biology or biological sciences
• ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)

Essential

• Proven, relevant experience as an administrator working within busy office environments, developing and improving systems, providing secretarial support to a team, dealing with people at all levels and contributing positively
• Experience of managing a diverse workload.
• Experience of contributing towards the development, implementation and quality assurance of systems.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a research, NHS, university or other public sector environment.
• Understanding of health services research and the legislative and regulatory arena.
• Knowledge of research legislation including research governance, ICH GCP and Medicines for Human Use Regulations, research ethics.

Essential

• Excellent time-management skills and be capable of balancing routine tasks with more complex demands as they arise.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work accurately, particularly when dealing with conflicting deadlines.
• Be able to monitor and plan in advance own workload and prioritise according to the needs of the service.
• Be methodical and pay meticulous attention to detail.
• Possess good literacy and numeracy skills and the ability to understand, record, communicate and analyse verbal and written information to a high standard.
• Understand the sensitivity surrounding confidential issues.
• Possess strong IT skills that must include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

Essential

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing professionally with internal and external queries, referring on as appropriate
• Proven team-player with the ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Ability to travel to other locations, if required.