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Job SummaryThe post holder will be based at the Clinical Research Facility, Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, but may, rarely, be required to support researchers working in other areas of UHS NHS Trust. The Research Department oversees the management of a diverse portfolio of clinical trials. The post holder will be required to provide administrative support to our clinical teams, maintaining clinical trial documents and databases.Main duties of the jobThis is an exciting opportunity to join the Clinical Research Facility at University Hospitals Sussex. Working alongside the Research Nurses and Trial Co-ordinators at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, you will provide administrative support to the Clinical Research team, generated by the trials. You will also be responsible for the collection, collation, and input of clinical trial data. This will include using electronic systems.The post would suit somebody wishing to develop a career in clinical trial administration or study co-ordination. Knowledge and experience of administration in the field of health or research in a University or NHS setting would be an asset.About UsAt UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation TrustDate posted08 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number279-7063295-APR25Job locationsRoyal Sussex County HospitalSussex House, 1 Abbey RoadBrightonBN2 1ESJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesTo provide administrative support to Research Nurses, Clinicians, and Trial Monitors external to our site.Preparing and maintaining trial files and documents for internal use and external review. Maintaining internal databases with patient details and trial information. Organising and supporting Trial Monitors visits to site. Providing reception cover in times of receptionist absence. Filing, photocopying, and basic admin duties as set out in Job Description and delegated by Research Admin & Data Lead. See Job Description for the full list of main responsibilities.Person SpecificationAdministrativeEssential Administrative Experience Experience of using computer systems Desirable NHS Experience Equality, Diversity & InclusionEssential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role) Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issuesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)AddressRoyal Sussex County HospitalSussex House, 1 Abbey RoadBrightonBN2 1ESEmployer's website#J-18808-Ljbffr