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Clinical Trials require very careful administration that is subject to external inspection.
We are looking for two enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Clinical Trials Assistants, to work with our research delivery teams on variety of clinical studies: commercial and non-commercial portfolio of research projects. The roles are primarily based in York Hospital, with a requirement to work at Scarborough Hospital when needed.Please note: this advert if for 2 CTA roles:
- 1 CTA dedicated to the commercial portfolio of research and working primarily with the Commercial Research Team: full time/ fixed term contract for 2 years or it can be offered as a secondment.
- 1 CTA dedicated to the non- commercial portfolio of research and working with Research Teams across the Hospital Care Groups: full time/ permanent contract.
For the right candidate, this post offers varied duties, an opportunity to acquire knowledge about the conduct of clinical trials and the satisfaction of making a real contribution to Clinical Research.
For current NHS employees, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the fixed term post on a secondment basis.
Clinical Trials require very careful administration that is subject to external inspection. Therefore, for this job you must be well organised, thorough and attentive to detail. Since other team members may be away from the office for extended periods of time, you should be able to work alone and without direct supervision.
Excellent communication skills are essential as you must be able to communicate sensitively and professionally with patients who may be seriously ill and distressed. You must also be able to communicate with staff at all levels of seniority throughout a number of hospital departments, and with sponsors, staff in the Research Network and other NHS Trusts.
As part of the role you would need to be flexible with regard to supporting colleagues in different research specialties.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Our Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mags Szewczyk Job title: Head of Research Delivery (non-clinical) Email address: Telephone number:
For informal visit, please contact Mark Aldous , R&D Administrator – Delivery Teams/ CTA Support
Office:
E-mail:
R&D Administrators Office, Room 149,
Research & Development Unit
Learning and Research Centre (LaRC)
We are looking for two enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Clinical Trials Assistants, to work with our research delivery teams on variety of clinical studies: commercial and non-commercial portfolio of research projects. The roles are primarily based in York Hospital, with a requirement to work at Scarborough Hospital when needed.
Please note: this advert if for 2 CTA roles:
For the right candidate, this post offers varied duties, an opportunity to acquire knowledge about the conduct of clinical trials and the satisfaction of making a real contribution to Clinical Research.
For current NHS employees, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the fixed term post on a secondment basis.
Clinical Trials require very careful administration that is subject to external inspection. Therefore, for this job you must be well organised, thorough and attentive to detail. Since other team members may be away from the office for extended periods of time, you should be able to work alone and without direct supervision.
Excellent communication skills are essential as you must be able to communicate sensitively and professionally with patients who may be seriously ill and distressed. You must also be able to communicate with staff at all levels of seniority throughout a number of hospital departments, and with sponsors, staff in the Research Network and other NHS Trusts.
As part of the role you would need to be flexible with regard to supporting colleagues in different research specialties.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Our Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mags Szewczyk Job title: Head of Research Delivery (non-clinical) Email address: Telephone number:
For informal visit, please contact Mark Aldous , R&D Administrator – Delivery Teams/ CTA Support
Office:
E-mail:
R&D Administrators Office, Room 149,
Research & Development Unit
Learning and Research Centre (LaRC)
Please note: this advert if for 2 CTA roles:
- 1 CTA dedicated to the commercial portfolio of research and working primarily with the Commercial Research Team: full time/ fixed term contract for 2 years or it can be offered as a secondment.
- 1 CTA dedicated to the non- commercial portfolio of research and working with Research Teams across the Hospital Care Groups: full time/ permanent contract.
For the right candidate, this post offers varied duties, an opportunity to acquire knowledge about the conduct of clinical trials and the satisfaction of making a real contribution to Clinical Research.
For current NHS employees, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the fixed term post on a secondment basis.
Clinical Trials require very careful administration that is subject to external inspection. Therefore, for this job you must be well organised, thorough and attentive to detail. Since other team members may be away from the office for extended periods of time, you should be able to work alone and without direct supervision.
Excellent communication skills are essential as you must be able to communicate sensitively and professionally with patients who may be seriously ill and distressed. You must also be able to communicate with staff at all levels of seniority throughout a number of hospital departments, and with sponsors, staff in the Research Network and other NHS Trusts.
As part of the role you would need to be flexible with regard to supporting colleagues in different research specialties.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Our Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mags Szewczyk Job title: Head of Research Delivery (non-clinical) Email address: Telephone number:
For informal visit, please contact Mark Aldous , R&D Administrator – Delivery Teams/ CTA Support
Office:
E-mail:
R&D Administrators Office, Room 149,
Research & Development Unit
Learning and Research Centre (LaRC)
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