Research Delivery Administrator - Canterbury, United Kingdom - East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
The Clinical Research Administrator role will be part of the research workforce within the Trust and will support the delivery of high-quality research studies. We are looking for an experienced administrator to help support and expand the large portfolio of NIHR cancer research studies within the Trust. The post-holder will be based at the Kent & Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury, within our well-established cancer research team. The post holder will be required to develop knowledge of multiple research studies taking place across East Kent Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
The overall purpose of the role is to assist in the provision on effective and reliable administrative support to the research delivery team, under the direction of senior staff. This support will ensure that research studies are delivered safely, effectively, on time and to target. The role will focus on supporting a broad variety of cancer research studies involving a wide range of patients.
Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience within an administration role, along with previous experience of working in a busy environment, dealing with members of the public and working under pressure. Excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, enthusiasm and flexibility are other essential requirements for this post.
Due to the nature of research and potential fluctuations in study demands and/or workload and staffing levels, it may be necessary for the post-holder to cover additional specialities and/or sites as required. The post holder will help ensure the smooth set up and day to day running of research studies, working as part of the research team.
About us
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation trust (EKHUFT) is a large, diverse and complex organisation with an active and vibrant research programme. As part of the Research & Innovation (R&I) department, you can expect to work with a dynamic and proactive team, who recognise and integrate research as a core aspect of care delivery.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
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