Trial Administrator (Fixed term)

Location: University Park 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 two Trial Administrators to work within our multidisciplinary team to support the successful delivery of high-quality clinical trials. The successful candidates 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, the senior trial manager, the Investigators, the 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); good organisational skills; computer literacy; capable of working without close supervision; the ability to plan and prioritise work activities with good attention to detail; the ability to flexibly work as part of a team as well as individually; and a good telephone manner.  Knowledge of databases and experience of working within a busy healthcare or research environment is desirable. There are 2 full-time posts available (36.25 hours per week), offered on Fixed term contracts of 1 year. Applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Arrangements for job share may be considered. The Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit supports hybrid working, agreed on a departmental basis. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Hugh Jarrett, Senior Trial Manager, email Hugh.Jarrett@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Learn more about the university commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want you to succeed in our recruitment process and have published Candidate Guidance for you to access information and support on application and interview process. We offer a range of benefits, visit Your Benefits website to learn what we can offer you. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe and we want to make your transition to living in the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page to find out more. Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.