Clinical Trials Administrator

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Ophthalmology Research Team at the Western Eye Hospital part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and play a pivotal role in helping to deliver new potentially life changing treatments to our patients. This post will provide essential support to our growing Ophthalmology Research Team coordinating data processes for clinical research projects.

This is a varied challenging and exciting role and will suit someone that has ambitions to develop their skills. You must be highly motivated organised and have experience of working without close supervision and be able to multitask within close deadlines.

The post holder will be based at Western Eye Hospital's Clinical Trials Unit.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will support the aims of the Trust and the NIHR Research Delivery Network to improve the speed quality and integration of clinical research through the successful delivery of clinical research in the NHS.
• The post holder will support the administration of the day to day activity of the clinical delivery team coordination of the studies with other clinical trial centres.
• The main focus of the role will be in supporting the delivery teams in the administrative tasks relating to clinical research for example site files maintenance data compliance.
• The post holder will ensure that any research undertaken safeguards the wellbeing of research participants and is conducted to ICH Good Clinical Practice.
  
  

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values expert kind collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development flexible working and wellbeing staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work car lease schemes season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Date posted

27 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29485 to £31088 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Fulltime

Reference number

290SCCS1866

Job locations

Western Eye Hospital

London

NW1 5QH

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications skills experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Responsibilities

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications skills experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications Essential

• Diploma level qualification or equivalent training and/or experience
  
  

Desirable

• Degree
  
  

Experience Essential

• Ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines
• Previous clerical/administrative experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
  
  

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a hospital or NHS setting
• Experience dealing with people in a healthcare or other stressful environments.
  
  

Skills/knowledge/ abilities Essential

• Good interpersonal skills including professional telephone etiquette
• Ability to use initiative
• Organisational skills/ability to learn
• IT skills
  
  

Desirable

• Service sector work (preferably hospital).
  
  

Person Specification Education/ qualifications Essential

• Diploma level qualification or equivalent training and/or experience
  
  

Desirable

• Degree
  
  

Experience Essential

• Ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines
• Previous clerical/administrative experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
  
  

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a hospital or NHS setting
• Experience dealing with people in a healthcare or other stressful environments.
  
  

Skills/knowledge/ abilities Essential

• Good interpersonal skills including professional telephone etiquette
• Ability to use initiative
• Organisational skills/ability to learn
• IT skills
  
  

Desirable

• Service sector work (preferably hospital).
  
  

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Western Eye Hospital

London

NW1 5QH

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs/ (Opens in a new tab)