Clinical Research Administrator Apprenticeship

Primary areas of responsibility

• Assist with unit and medical record management (including photocopying and scanning  of documents) 
• To performing purchasing tasks (as required) 
• To prepare and facilitate the archiving of essential clinical trial documents. 
• Collect information and data as required by the Lead Research Nurse 
• Ensure that scans are uploaded to trial specific electronic portals where required. 
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail (electronic mailbox & paper) 
• Arrange and book venues for meetings and interviews, coordinate diaries, prepare rooms appropriately and organise refreshments where necessary. 

We are looking for a self-motivated, well organised and methodical Clinical Research Administrative Assistant to join the Sutton based Haemato-Oncology department as an apprentice. 

The post will involve trial administration support for a variety of haematological cancer trials across the wide-ranging academic and pharmaceutical clinical trials portfolio.

The key element of this role is to undertake all administration activities required to support the research nurses to deliver research trials and outstanding patient care. You will play a significant role in providing administration support to the clinical research team, managing diaries, meetings and unit calendars as well as supporting our research portfolio as required.  

The successful applicant should have a flexible approach to their duties and have ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently. In addition, you will have excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and be supportive and open to new initiatives. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team taking part in an exciting range of cutting-edge clinical trials.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. 

Applicants must:

• Have lived in the UK or EEA for the last three years.
• Have the legal right to work and live in the UK for the full duration of the apprenticeship.
• If you require a visa, it must allow you to work and undertake an apprenticeship. Visas issued solely for educational or study purposes do not meet the eligibility requirement
• Not hold a qualification in the same subject at the same level or higher
• Must be committed to completing the required learning
• Good standard of general education (for example GCSE maths and English or NVQ 3 or equivalent)

The Royal Marsden NHS Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe with a national and international reputation for high quality patient care, research & development and education. It is situated on 3 sites; two in Central London and one at Sutton in Surrey.