Divisional Portfolio Administrator
confidential Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | Not mentioned |
|---|---|
| Location | Nottingham |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
Are you a self-motivated and enthusiastic team member interested in working in clinical trials? Do you have excellent IT skills, have a keen eye for detail and can confidently analyse complex data sheets? If this is you, we will be delighted to hear from you.
The Nottingham University Hospitals Research and Innovation department is undergoing a redesign to bring research closer to our patients. Our vision is to situate Nottingham University Hospitals Trust at the very forefront of clinical research placing patient needs at the centre of our research activity. Our priority now is to attract the very best people to provide high-quality clinical research to ensure that our patients benefit from new and better treatments.
We are looking for high calibre candidates with a passion for health research to complement our existing team. We are seeking four Divisional Portfolio Administrators to support our clinical research portfolios across Ambulatory Care/Clinical Support, Medicine, Surgery and Cancer & Associated Specialities. Applicants are encouraged to indicate their preferred area(s) of work. The successful candidates will work closely with the Divisional Site Setup Facilitators and Divisional Portfolio Managers proving administrative and data management assistance to support the growth of our clinical research portfolio. A comprehensive and supportive induction/ mentorship programme will be offered.
Main duties of the job
The Divisional Portfolio Administrator will provide a supportive role in managing the research portfolio across the Division to realise R&I, Trust, and National objectives.
The successful candidates will act as a point of contact within the Division for researchers and R&I colleagues, and will be expected to appropriately signpost. Along with database management, the role will also include trial related activities such as the management of trial expressions of interest, protocol amendments, organisation of research passports and honorary contracts, trial related invoicing, organising meetings, arranging travel and hotel visits, and communication marketing tasks.
Working for our organisation
We are changing the lives of millions of people through outstanding clinical research developed by world-leading clinicians, academics and scientists in Nottingham. Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the biggest and busiest acute hospitals in England, employing over 16,000 staff. We provide care to over 2.5million residents of Nottingham and its surrounding communities and specialist services to a further 3-4million people from neighbouring counties.
Clinical research is central to the care we provide for every patient. We deliver over 400 clinical trials across all specialties working as part of the healthcare team, and supported by experts in every part of the research process. Our NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre is translating research discoveries into new treatments for common diseases including asthma and arthritis. Central to our research is Nottingham’s expertise in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Supporting all of our research is the NIHR Nottingham Clinical Research Facility which provides the infrastructure, skills and knowledge essential to the delivery of high quality experimental medicine research for adults and children. Our expertise and resources are at the forefront of COVID-19 research into effective treatments and vaccines, as well as contributing to the world’s understanding of Coronavirus.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We understand our people are at the heart of what we do and we are passionate about looking after them. We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We select candidates based on merit and ability and aspire to thrive in the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all candidates with an interest in the role and those who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment.
In addition to the above summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Person specification
Training and Qualification
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE level standard (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics.
- Qualification in IT/computing (i.e. NVQ, A level, BTEC or equivalent).
Desirable criteria
- Strong numerical skills.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of information handling and analysis gained in a work environment.
- Experience of working within the NHS or similar organisation with an understanding of Department of Health reporting processes.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of information management within the field of research.
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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.
Covid-19 vaccination: remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. For helpful advice and information about the Covid-19 vaccination and how to access visit: https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/covid-19-vaccinations/
Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.
Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application
Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements
ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate all ID and right to work documentation such as passports, visa’s and driving license through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.
Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service – I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
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