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Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Be able to plan own workload
- Other
Work as part of a team
- Other
Adaptable/flexible approach to work
- Skills
Competent user of Microsoft Office programs
- Skills
Skilled in both written and verbal communication with people at all levels in the organisation
- Skills
Advanced keyboard skills to input and manipulate information into research databases, spreadsheets, etc
- Skills
Attention to detail
- Values
Conscientious and hardworking.
- Values
Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Knowledge
An understanding of the NHS R&I funding system
- Experience
Experience in NHS finance or finance
- Experience
Experience and expertise in a range of accounting areas (e.g. reconciliation, balances, finance computer systems, ledgers, coding structures)
- Qualifications
Diploma or equivalent experience
- Qualifications
NVQ level 4
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
An understanding of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies
- Experience
Experience and expertise in a range of accounting areas (e.g. VAT payments and deductions, payroll agreements and procedures)
- Experience
Experience of working in an R&I Office
- Qualifications
Degree or equivalent experience ECDL or equivalent
Job overview
We have an exciting role within the R&I office for a Clinical Trials Income Administrator (Band 4).
This post is an integral part of the R&I Division’s core function which exists to provide an efficient support service to deliver research sponsored by the Trust.
The post holder is a key member of the team who will be responsible for maintaining and developing processes to ensure the timely recovery of all invoiced trial activity. The post holder will work closely with the disease group teams to enable, promote and support the effective use of data, information, knowledge and technology to improve, inform and support this.
This post is an integral part of the R&I Division’s core function which exists to provide an efficient support service for the research delivery teams and both internal and external researchers enabling the Trust to deliver its research ambitions.
Please note that this post is offered at 37.5 h/week (full-time). However, we encourage applications from candidates who are looking to work part-time.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake reporting and analysis of information to support delivery of this integral function. Experience and expertise in a range of accounting areas (e.g. reconciliation and balances, VAT payments and deductions finance computer systems and ledgers) are essential.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Functional Responsibilities
1) To assist with ensuring income due to the Trust is recovered in relation to trial activity.
2) To assist with the production of the monthly finance summaries, providing information on activity vs income for all active commercially and non-commercially funded studies.
3) Assist with maintaining and updating the procedure note portfolio for the Income and Costing Team, contribute with production of procedure notes for own areas of responsibility. Contribute to the regular review of procedures in order to determine required changes and take corrective action where appropriate. 4) Analyse, investigate and resolve trial income queries and discrepancies.
5) Lead on resolution of escalated Integra Invoice approvals within delegated financial limits.
6) Maintain a clear electronic filing system/audit trail, catalogued appropriately including in online systems used.
7) Assist in delivering training sessions to researchers/research-related staff re invoicing process and the R&I costing system.
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This advert is for Clinical Trials Income Administrator with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrator role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 Per annum, Pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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