Apprentice Clinical Trials Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to embark on a Level 3 Business Administrator with AMSPAR Apprenticeship within the GI Research Division here at The Christie. The successful candidate will receive first-class training and work towards formal qualifications whilst developing professional skills to provide support to the clinical research team with all aspects of clinical trials administration.

1. GCSE A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths is required for successful completion of the course.
2. If you have previously studied a Business-related course at Level 3 or above, you will not be eligible. If you have already started your Business Administration apprenticeship with another employer then please contact the Apprenticeships Team to discuss eligibility.
3. If you currently hold a temporary VISA, work or residency permit, please get in touch with the Apprenticeships Team prior to applying to discuss eligibility in line with national funding criteria.

You will be based within the GI Research Team at The Christie, supporting many commercial, NCRN and clinician-led trials.

Applicants should meet all the essential criteria described in the job description as a minimum. To be successful, you will need to show enthusiasm and motivation. We are looking for candidate(s) with good organisation and communication skills who can work well both in a team and using their own initiative.

As an Apprentice Clinical Trials Coordinator, you will be trained to be a valuable member of our team, providing support such as assisting the research nurses, consultants and trial administration/coordination management team with various aspects of clinical trial administration/coordination work including data management, case report form completion, invoicing, communication with trial sponsors, monitors and the wider research community, maintaining electronic records to support the team and assisting with the set-up of new studies.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship qualification, along with the AMSPAR Level 2 Award in Medical Terminology qualification, as an integral part of this appointment.

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is one of the leading cancer centres in Europe, offering high-quality diagnosis, treatment and care as well as being at the forefront of cancer research and education.

As a key member of the GI Research Team, you will be joining a busy, dynamic and supportive team. The role is ideal for individuals keen to gain experience in clinical trials coordination.

Please read the eligibility criteria set out in the ‘Apprenticeships – guidance for applicants’ document attached to the NHS Jobs page for this vacancy. Please also be aware that there are several screening questions at the early stage of the online application process. These are designed to ensure that you are eligible for the apprenticeship. If you are not eligible the system will not allow you to proceed. Please read the apprenticeship guidance before responding to these questions and email any queries you may have to the-christie.apprenticeships@nhs.net before applying.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Smith Job title: Snr Clinical Trial Coordinator Email address: sarah.smith271@nhs.net Telephone number: 0161 956 1571

Eloiza Nicolas - eloiza.nicolas@nhs.net
Apprenticeships team for further queries/funding eligibility
the-christie.apprenticeships@nhs.net