clinical research associate Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
Job overview
We are looking for a dedicated, pro-active, good communicator to join our expanding research team within the Hearing Implants Centre. You will be responsible for maintaining the day to day running of the research administration.
Training will be provided with opportunity to further shape the role and develop your own professional pathway. You will be working independently, but supported and positioned within a wider administrative team. Your day to day correspondence will be with multidisciplinary clinical staff and the research team itself.
This role is hugely varied and will suit someone with experience of multitasking. Good organisational skills are essential.
We welcome applications from outside of the healthcare industry, and are happy to teach the necessary requirements to the right individual. We highly encourage a prior conversation or visit with the team to discuss further.
Main duties of the job
To assist an experienced multidisciplinary Hearing Implant team in conducting clinical trials with specific responsibility in the day to day activities of study administration and data entry. You will be responsible for writing reports, correspondence to patients, liaising with all members in the research team with study developments. You will need to help with the organising both educational and patient related events
They will be required to demonstrate a high level of communication and interpersonal skill. This role requires accurate record keeping and the individual will be communicating with various teams such as laboratories, on site research teams and some external parties.
Working for our organisation
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 30th July 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on the 15th August 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Educated to degree level or NVQ level 4 or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
Typing qualification or equivalent experience (if applicable).
Experience
Essential criteria
Experience of managing staff/a busy clerical/office environment or reception service or project.
Secretarial and /or complex administrative experience.
Prioritising, planning and organising own and others tasks.
Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations.
Desirable criteria
Previous experience of working in NHS.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
Confidentiality and data protection processes and procedures.
Customer service.
Good working knowledge of office procedures and all Microsoft office packages.
Awareness of NHS targets and Trust priorities.
Desirable criteria
Knowledge of the Trust including awareness of priorities.
Knowledge of Trust information systems.
Skills
Essential criteria
Ability to manage/work as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills including telephone, email, face to face.
Ability to organise and manage own time and others to keep to schedule and deadlines.
Ability to analyse and present complex data.
Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously.
Excellent IT skills – ability to use Microsoft office applications including spread sheets and email.
Developed accurate and speedy typing and key board skills.
Willing to take on/learn new skills.
Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to adapt to change.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents.
Desirable criteria
Ability to work with budgets.
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
