Senior Research Delivery Administrator

The overall purpose of the role is to provide effective and reliable administrative support to the research delivery team to ensure that research studies are delivered safely, effectively, on time and to target. The role will focus on our gynae-oncology portfolio with regular cross-site working required to the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital.

Due to the nature of research and potential fluctuations in study demands and/or workload and staffing levels, it may be necessary for the post-holder to cover additional specialities and/or sites as required. The post holder will ensure the smooth set up and day to day running of cancer research studies, working as part of the cancer research team.

The work will include the timely collection, co-ordination and submission of data, the completion of national and local regulatory documentation and maintenance of a clear audit trail, in accordance with national legislation and local policies. The post holder will be required to develop knowledge of multiple research studies taking place across East Kent Hospitals and to communicate the research programme and strategy to multi-disciplinary staff throughout the Trust.

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We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. Applications are welcome from candidates who already hold an independent right to work in the UK and do not require sponsorship, such as those on a Dependent Partner/Spouse visa. However, we are unable to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship now or in the future, including those currently holding a Graduate Visa (Post-Study Work Visa) where ongoing sponsorship would be required to continue employment.

Qualifications

Desirable: - ECDL Additional relevant training/experience; - GCP trained

Skills and experience

Essential: - previous experience in an administration role; - Experience of dealing with members of the public; - Experience of organising and minuting meetings

Desirable: - Finance/invoicing experience.; - previous experience in a research administrative role

Governance

Essential: - Data protection and confidentiality knowledge

Desirable: - Understanding of clinical and research terminology

Other

Essential: - Enthusiasm

Desirable: - Car driver