Senior Research Administrator

Job overview

To provide senior oversight of junior members of the administrative staff with support and direction from line manager.  Under the guidance of line manager, undertake a supervisory role of the Research Administrator (RA) and the Research Administrative Assistant (RAA), delegating duties appropriate to their level and in line with their job descriptions. To undertake higher level duties to support senior staff in line with job description.  To lead in the set-up, co-ordination, preparation and implementation required for running a research study whilst always working to current regulatory guidance and Trust Policies and standard operating procedures (SOP’s).

Main duties of the job

Provide senior oversight of junior members of Admin Team.

Co-ordinate allocated studies from Site Initiation Visits (SIV’s) to completion.

Co-ordinate SIV’s and follow up on relevant actions.

Coordinate set up and management of study site files.

Oversee version control.

Oversee monitoring visits.

Coordinate completion of Quality Assurance Database (QUAD) findings

Attend and take part in the scheduled Study Set Up meetings

Oversee modifications process and manage complex modifications

Provide cross-cover for teams as directed by departmental lead.

Undertake accurate and timely complex data entry using computerised systems.

Provide effective communication with R&D offices, investigators and the multi-disciplinary team, pharmaceutical companies, and research organisations.

Have a comprehensive understanding of research processes, governance and regulations.

Oversee study close out.

Oversee archiving of trial/study documentation.

Respond quickly and appropriately to all enquiries.

Oversee accurate and timely financial data upload to RADICO (internal finance system).

Responsible for the oversight of EDGE (internal research database).

Participate in regular meetings and co-ordinate, action or implement any processes as directed by the Senior Management Team.

Completion of self-audits of projects and processes, working with the Trust Audit and Project Monitoring Officer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Identity Checks

Professional registration and qualification checks

Employment history and reference checks

Occupational Health clearance

Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check

Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.