Senior Clinical Trial Assistant

Job Summary

For this role you will be employed by the University of Leeds.

Are you an experienced administrator with excellent communication and organisational skills? Do you want to be part of a successful, highly-talented and world-leading research team?

We are looking for a motivated Senior Clinical Trial Assistant to join our Osteoarthritis research team to provide an efficient administration service and clerical support for specific research projects conducted by the Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM). You will support studies within several programmes of research which are part of the Osteoarthritis group, led by Professor Philip Conaghan and Dr Sarah Kingsbury. You will assist with administrative aspects of clinical study management, including support with research governance processes, data entry, and the identification and recruitment of potential study participants.

Main Duties of the Job

Please refer to candidate brief for full list of responsibilities.

General

1. To help implement local and national quality standards, professional standards, recommendations and guidelines from national reports.
2. The post holder will act in a professional manner at all times when dealing with patients, their relatives and representatives from both external and internal sources.
3. The post holder will deal with telephone enquiries from staff, patients and carers ensuring that appropriate personnel are informed in order for actions to be taken.
4. The post holder will be expected to work to ICH GCP guidelines at all times.
5. As a new post holder, an induction and training programme will be provided for key aspects of this role, however the post holder will be expected to take advantage of opportunities to attend meetings and workshops to enhance their knowledge of Clinical Research.
6. To undertake any other duties deemed appropriate to the role.

About Us

Our University

As an international research-intensive university, we welcome students and staff from all walks of life and from across the world. We foster an inclusive environment where all can flourish and prosper, and we are proud of our strong commitment to student education. Within the Faculty/School of Name we are dedicated to diversifying our community and we welcome the unique contributions that individuals can bring, and particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, people who belong to a minority ethnic community; those who identify as LGBT+; and disabled people. Candidates will always be selected based on merit and ability.

Date Posted

04 February 2025

Pay Scheme

Other

Salary

£25,148 to £26,642 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working Pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference Number

C9298-MHLRM1263

Job Locations

University Of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 9JT
Chapel Allerton Hospital
Chapeltown Road
Leeds
LS7 4SA

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Are you an experienced administrator with excellent communication and organisational skills? Do you want to be part of a successful, highly-talented and world-leading research team?

We are looking for a motivated Senior Clinical Trial Assistant to join our Osteoarthritis research team to provide an efficient administration service and clerical support for specific research projects conducted by the Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM). You will support studies within several programmes of research which are part of the Osteoarthritis group, led by Professor Philip Conaghan and Dr Sarah Kingsbury. You will assist with administrative aspects of clinical study management, including support with research governance processes, data entry, and the identification and recruitment of potential study participants.

Responsibilities

Job description Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced administrator with excellent communication and organisational skills? Do you want to be part of a successful, highly-talented and world-leading research team?

We are looking for a motivated Senior Clinical Trial Assistant to join our Osteoarthritis research team to provide an efficient administration service and clerical support for specific research projects conducted by the Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM). You will support studies within several programmes of research which are part of the Osteoarthritis group, led by Professor Philip Conaghan and Dr Sarah Kingsbury. You will assist with administrative aspects of clinical study management, including support with research governance processes, data entry, and the identification and recruitment of potential study participants.

Person Specification

Experience Essential

1. An understanding of clinical trials processes, including regulatory approval, trial management and patient recruitment and ICH-GCP guidelines;
2. Previous administrative experience ideally within clinical trials management or clinical research;
3. Experience of using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access (or other database) and Excel effectively;
4. Experience of and ability to prioritise, manage time effectively and use initiative when faced with conflicting demands.

Employer Details

Employer Name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address
University Of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 9JT

Employer's Website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/