Clinical Trials Data Assistant PenCTU

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An opportunity has arisen to join the University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit as a Clinical Trials Data Assistant. The Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit (PenCTU) addresses health and social care challenges through the design, development and delivery of national and international clinical trials and other health research studies in a variety of clinical fields. We are looking for someone with energy and enthusiasm who will undertake wide-ranging duties to assist data managers and trial managers in the delivery of a portfolio of research projects. Under the guidance of the data management team, you will assist with the creation of electronic data capture forms (using REDCap Cloud software), deal with routine trial queries, pass non-routine and clinical queries on to the appropriate staff/professionals and ensure queries are resolved within an appropriate time period. You will provide trial administration in compliance with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and applicable regulations, organising and maintaining Investigator Site Files and Trial Master Files, creating and reviewing essential trial documents, supporting IRAS applications and other trial management activities under the guidance of the trial management team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of trial managers, data managers, database developers, statisticians, researchers and clinicians in an academic health services research environment. With qualifications at A-level or HND (or equivalent), you will have recent experience of administration in a clinical research environment, preferably within an academic environment. You will have experience in using and maintaining databases and be highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and other Office applications. Experience using REDCap or REDCap Cloud systems is desirable. You will have good knowledge of all stages in the life cycle of clinical trials. Knowledge of NHS research governance and the regulatory requirements governing the conduct of clinical trials in the UK is desirable. You will be able to write fluently, have excellent oral communication skills, be highly organised, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please email CTU Coordinator Matt Page (M.Page@plymouth.ac.uk) to arrange a telephone call. Visit our website to find out more about our work: www.plymouth.ac.uk/penctu Interviews are likely to take place in week commencing 21 March and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. The Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit is based on the University of Plymouth’s attractive North Campus at the Plymouth Science Park, Derriford, Plymouth. Remote working arrangements can be supported. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit , our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena Swan Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEEM academia. Job Description Additional Faculty Information

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£26,341 - £30,497 per annum - Grade 5

Package:

Full-Time, Permanent

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

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in a variety of clinical fields.

We are looking for someone with energy and enthusiasm who will undertake wide-ranging duties to assist data managers and trial managers in the delivery of a portfolio of research projects.

Under the guidance of the data management team, you will assist with the creation of electronic data capture forms (using REDCap Cloud software), deal with routine trial queries, pass non-routine and clinical queries on to the appropriate staff/professionals and ensure queries are resolved within an appropriate time period.

You will provide trial administration in compliance with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and applicable regulations, organising and maintaining Investigator Site Files and Trial Master Files, creating and reviewing essential trial documents, supporting IRAS applications and other trial management activities under the guidance of the trial management team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of trial managers, data managers, database developers, statisticians, researchers and clinicians in an academic health services research environment.

With qualifications at A-level or HND (or equivalent), you will have recent experience of administration in a clinical research environment, preferably within an academic environment. You will have experience in using and maintaining databases and be highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and other Office applications. Experience using REDCap or REDCap Cloud systems is desirable. You will have good knowledge of all stages in the life cycle of clinical trials. Knowledge of NHS research governance and the regulatory requirements governing the conduct of clinical trials in the UK is desirable. You will be able to write fluently, have excellent oral communication skills, be highly organised, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please email CTU Coordinator Matt Page ( M.Page@plymouth.ac.uk

) to arrange a telephone call.

Visit our website to find out more about our work: www.plymouth.ac.uk/penctu

Interviews are likely to take place in week commencing 21 March and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

The Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit is based on the University of Plymouth’s attractive North Campus at the Plymouth Science Park, Derriford, Plymouth. Remote working arrangements can be supported.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit , our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT

The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena Swan Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEEM academia.

Job Description

Additional Faculty Information

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£26,341 - £30,497 per annum - Grade 5

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26341

30497

Professional/Support Services

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Full-Time, Permanent

37

FR Permanent Fulltime All Year

Wed, 2 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

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Plymouth University
Website : http://www.plymouth.ac.uk