Address The busy Research and Innovation Department at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is looking to recruit a Clinical Trial Coordinator in the Oncology Research department, to provide comprehensive administrative support in the management and oversight of an ever-growing portfolio of research studies.
We are looking for someone with excellent administrative and computer skills with a good attention to detail. You do not need to have a background in research administration, although this would be an advantage. You will have a good knowledge of Microsoft packages and experience with databases is essential for the role.
On the job training is provided with ongoing day to day support as needed. You will provide administrative support to research staff including setting up trial documents, liaising with Trust staff across a wide range of departments, organising diaries, liaising with research companies and archiving trial documentation. You will work with staff at all levels, be able to work as part of a team and autonomously. This role is based at Maidstone Hospital, although travel across sites may be required at times.
The role would suit an experienced administrator/coordinator who would like to take on a venture into research.
For more information please contact Deborah Willcox, Lead Oncology Research Nurse.
To ensure the smooth set up and day to day running of Clinical Trials by assisting the research team with all aspects of trial administration.
To support research teams to ensure the efficient and successful delivery of Clinical Trials and other studies according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs), Trust policies and all applicable regulations and governance
To provide administrative support to research teams including setting up and maintaining trial documentation, providing support with data input, organising staff diaries, liaising with trust staff and study sponsors.
To work with the research team to ensure prompt resolution of data queries.
To provide oversight of study progress and support the coordination of successful completion.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust’s core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients – the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
