Cardiac Surgery Clinical Trials Administrator

We are looking for a Cardiac Surgery Clinical Trials Administrator to join the department of Cardiovascular Sciences. 

In this key role you will work closely with members of the Cardiac Surgery Research Team, under the guidance of the Research Manager, as well as our external collaborators. The responsibilities of the post are to support the Cardiac Surgery Research Manager in the efficient delivery of the upcoming trials, ensuring timely accrual and the collection of high quality data and samples.

You will support the Cardiac Surgery Research Manager through the provision of a professional and confidential administrative support service, and provide general clerical support as required.

About you
To be successful in this role you will have either academic or vocational qualifications to GCSE level or equivalent with previous work experience in a relevant role. You will be familiar with the use of databases and have excellent IT skills. Ideally you will have previous experience working in a clinical trials environment and a familiarity with the Research Governance Framework. 
 
You will have strong communication skills  with the ability to work effectively individually and as part of team. You will be comfortable managing and prioritising your own workload to deal with urgent tasks, while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
 
For more information on the role and its responsibilities please see the Job Summary Form. 
Additional information

Informal queries are welcome and can be made to Phillipa Sum [email protected] or Hardeep Aujla [email protected] . 

Applications for job share will be considered. 
 
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 because the appointee will have substantial access to young people and/or vulnerable adults. Therefore, an appointment to this post will be subject to checking through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The successful applicant for this post will, therefore, be required to give consent for the University to check and obtain appropriate clearance with the DBS for the existence and content of any criminal record in the form of a standard disclosure.
 

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
 
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community.
 
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.