Trial Administrator (Fixed term)

The unit is a rapidly growing academic unit which designs and conducts high quality national and international multicentre trials across a range of health topics collaborating with clinicians and academics within the University and local NHS trusts.

The unit is seeking to recruit to the post of Trial Administrator to work within our multidisciplinary team to support the successful delivery of high quality clinical trials. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly as part of a team to provide administrative support to the trials, the clinical trial managers and the Unit, as required. They will work closely with the trial team, clinical trial managers, senior trial manager, Investigators, site staff and R&D departments to support the successful completion of studies.

Duties will include printing and sending out materials to study sites and pharmacy; maintenance of Trial Master Files and local site files; planning travel arrangements and meetings; data entry and raising data queries. In addition, the post-holder may be responsible for making regular telephone calls to participants and to local investigators at study sites.

Candidates must have a minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and mathematics (Grade A-C) or relevant vocational qualifications (eg NVQ 2/3 administration, City and Guilds) or equivalent, plus some experience in a relevant role. 

Candidates should have good organisational skills, have a high level of IT skills, be capable of working without close supervision, show ability to plan and prioritise work activities with good attention to detail and the ability to work flexibly as part of a team as well as individually; with a good telephone manner. 

Knowledge of databases and experience of working within a busy healthcare or research environment is desirable.

This is full-time post (36.25 hours per week), however applications are invited from candidates wanting to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please indicate on your application if you wish to be considered for this role on a part-time basis. The role will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of one year. Job share arrangements may be considered. 

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

The role can be fully office based or open to a hybrid working model with a blended approach of home and office working (typically a minimum of 2 days pro rata per week on campus).

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Rebecca Haydock, email rebecca.haydock@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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