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To summarise, this role will provide clerical support to the R&I Department Professional Services team including co-ordination of diaries, planning meetings, circulation of papers Provide support with procurement orders. Systematic filing of documentation within the Trust electronic shared drive and the EDGE platform Assist with maintaining good communication both with the Trust and externally. The post holder will be a self-motivated individual with the ability to work flexibly within a team and work on own initiative, adaptable to change, making decisions where appropriate, with the ability to prioritise and organise own workload with some supervision. Commitment to team working and to have respect and consideration for the skills of others. Must be self-motivated to undertake continuing professional development (CPD). Key result Areas are; Liaising with Sponsors and Trials Units Uploading and maintaining filing electronically. Arranging appointments as necessary, to keep diaries up to date. Receiving sorting and distribution of external and internal post. Key Relationships are; R&I Professional Services team R&I delivery teams GHNHSFT support departments Estates Department (GMS) Creditor Payments (Gloucestershire Shared Services) Procurement (Gloucestershire Shared Services) Members of staff within Trials Units Partners within Gloucestershire Integrated Care System

- Coordinate the collection and input of clerical and other data necessary for clinical trial purposes, checking data is accurately completed/ recorded and ensure completion by other Trust staff, as required. - Liaise with clinical trials units, ensure data is reported to trials units in a timely manner. Assist research nurses/coordinators to answer data queries and ensure they are reported within set deadlines. - Ensure trial records are accurately maintained, including, but not limited to: records in nursing/ medical electronic and paper notes, case report forms, trial site files. - Responsible in collaboration with the designated research nurse/ co-ordinator for setting up and maintain spreadsheets/databases on patient recruitment into clinical studies. Report on data collection/ patient recruitment as required. - Responsible in collaboration with the designated research nurse/ co-ordinator for organising investigations, assessments and clinic appointments for patients in accordance with trial protocols. - Be part of the staff rota for administering and facilitating research clinics. Be a direct contact for patients during these clinics, act as a receptionist and deal sensitively and confidentially with any patient enquiries. - Maintain clinical studies information on EDGE (Clinical Trials IT system) - Assist with invoicing of patient expenses. - Ensure timely delivery of samples to laboratories within GHNHSFT. These may be collected in specific research clinics or from routine outpatient clinics or surgical theatres. - Ensure trial protocols are followed and that trials are conducted in accordance to research legislation including Good Clinical Practice. - Understand and follow GHNHSFT Research SOPs. - Report any protocol violations or issues of concern relating to patients and/or staff. - Lead on data collection for an agreed number of specific clinical trials. - Assist with close-out of studies and preparation for archiving of studies - Identify efficient methods for data collection across the sites where patients will receive their care. - Assist in achieving NIHR High Levels Objectives and GHNHSFT KPIs for research delivery. The post-holder will be expected to communicate with a variety of individuals across the Trust including consultants, supporting departments, and other healthcare professionals. Liaise with patients, commercial and non-commercial Clinical Trials Units and Clinical Study teams.

- Coordinate the collection and input of clerical and other data necessary for clinical trial purposes, checking data is accurately completed/ recorded and ensure completion by other Trust staff, as required. - Liaise with clinical trials units, ensure data is reported to trials units in a timely manner. Assist research nurses/coordinators to answer data queries and ensure they are reported within set deadlines. - Ensure trial records are accurately maintained, including, but not limited to: records in nursing/ medical electronic and paper notes, case report forms, trial site files. - Responsible in collaboration with the designated research nurse/ co-ordinator for setting up and maintain spreadsheets/databases on patient recruitment into clinical studies. Report on data collection/ patient recruitment as required. - Responsible in collaboration with the designated research nurse/ co-ordinator for organising investigations, assessments and clinic appointments for patients in accordance with trial protocols. - Be part of the staff rota for administering and facilitating research clinics. Be a direct contact for patients during these clinics, act as a receptionist and deal sensitively and confidentially with any patient enquiries. - Maintain clinical studies information on EDGE (Clinical Trials IT system) - Assist with invoicing of patient expenses. - Ensure timely delivery of samples to laboratories within GHNHSFT. These may be collected in specific research clinics or from routine outpatient clinics or surgical theatres. - Ensure trial protocols are followed and that trials are conducted in accordance to research legislation including Good Clinical Practice. - Understand and follow GHNHSFT Research SOPs. - Report any protocol violations or issues of concern relating to patients and/or staff. - Lead on data collection for an agreed number of specific clinical trials. - Assist with close-out of studies and preparation for archiving of studies - Identify efficient methods for data collection across the sites where patients will receive their care. - Assist in achieving NIHR High Levels Objectives and GHNHSFT KPIs for research delivery. The post-holder will be expected to communicate with a variety of individuals across the Trust including consultants, supporting departments, and other healthcare professionals. Liaise with patients, commercial and non-commercial Clinical Trials Units and Clinical Study teams.

Feasibility and Study set-up: - Contribute to the set-up of research studies within the wider research team. Liaise with the R&I Professional Services Team, Principal Investigators, support departments, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure a thorough feasibility process. - Able to identify and plan strategies for recruiting patients into trials. Working with Principal Investigators to develop initiatives to increase patient involvement. Support: - Assist in the selection and recruitment of participants in compliance with study inclusion / exclusion criteria. Receive informed consent and provide ongoing information, education and support to clinical trial patients (and their carers). - Assist in achieving NIHR High Level Objectives and GHNHSFT Key Performance Indicators for patient recruitment, speed and quality of research - Liaise with multi-disciplinary team members to teach and demonstrate procedures for the safe and smooth running of clinical trials and act as a training resource to other members of the clinical team and a contact point in matters concerning trial patients and trial protocols. - Ability to line manage, train and develop junior members of the team, act as a role model. - Act as a supervisor for students as applicable to professional registration. Study Delivery/Monitoring: - Good knowledge of clinical trials, including, but not limited to: Research Governance Framework, Good Clinical Practice for Clinical Trials. - Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clinical trial patients, including safe administration of treatments and drugs that are given within the context of a clinical trial, as applicable to professional registration and Trust POPAM policy. Reporting of serious adverse events to all relevant personnel, following the relevant Standard Operating Procedures. Assess patients as required by trial protocols and take appropriate and timely action for patients with treatment toxicities, where appropriate. - Perform trial specific clinical observations and assessments as mandated by trial protocol. Venepuncture, test urine samples and administer treatments for which training has been given, as applicable to professional registration, R&I Standard Operating Procedures and Trust POPAM policy. - To be responsible for requesting internal monitoring reports for locally sponsored/hosted studies and actioning as required. Responsible for actioning externally sponsored monitoring reports in a timely manner. - Ensure trial protocols are followed and that trials are conducted according to the Research Governance Framework Procedures, R&I Standard Operating Procedures and Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP). Maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. - Comply with Trust policies and guidelines. - Ensure trial records are accurately maintained, including, but not limited to: records in nursing/medical electronic and paper notes, case report forms and trial site files. Adhere to requirements to protect confidentiality. Maintain study records on EDGE (Clinical Trials IT system). Other Duties: - Support the embedding of clinical research within our Trust. Contribute to strategies that inform Trust staff of current clinical trial activity/progress. - Respond to change in line with the needs of service provision, working flexibly within the delivery team. - Identify own learning needs and proactively seek educational and training opportunities to develop and maintain competency. Communication and working relationships: The post-holder will be expected to communicate with a variety of stakeholders at all levels including but not limited to National Clinical Trials Units, Pharmaceutical companies, and other research Sponsor organisations, Clinical Research Network staff, researchers, support service staff and clinicians both within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and beyond.

To summarise, this role will provide administrative support to the R&I Department Senior Managers; Head of R&I Professional Service, Research Matron and the Academic Services Manager including co-ordination of diaries, planning meetings, circulation of papers Provide clerical support to the R&I Department Professional Services team including co-ordination of diaries, planning meetings, circulation of papers Provide support with procurement orders. Systematic filing of documentation within the Trust electronic shared drive and the EDGE platform Assist with maintaining good communication both with the Trust and externally. The post holder will be a self-motivated individual with the ability to work flexibly within a team and work on own initiative, adaptable to change, making decisions where appropriate, with the ability to prioritise and organise own workload with some supervision. Commitment to team working and to have respect and consideration for the skills of others. Must be self-motivated to undertake continuing professional development (CPD). Key result Areas are; Liaising with Sponsors and Trials Units Uploading and maintaining filing electronically. Arranging appointments as necessary, to keep diaries up to date. Receiving sorting and distribution of external and internal post. Key Relationships are; R&I Professional Services team R&I delivery teams GHNHSFT support departments Estates Department (GMS) Creditor Payments (Gloucestershire Shared Services) Procurement (Gloucestershire Shared Services) Members of staff within Trials Units Partners within Gloucestershire Integrated Care System

- Coordinate the collection and input of clerical and other data necessary for clinical trial purposes, checking data is accurately completed/ recorded and ensure completion by other Trust staff, as required. - Liaise with clinical trials units, ensure data is reported to trials units in a timely manner. Assist research nurses/coordinators to answer data queries and ensure they are reported within set deadlines. - Ensure trial records are accurately maintained, including, but not limited to: records in nursing/ medical electronic and paper notes, case report forms, trial site files. - Responsible in collaboration with the designated research nurse/ co-ordinator for setting up and maintain spreadsheets/databases on patient recruitment into clinical studies. Report on data collection/ patient recruitment as required. - Responsible in collaboration with the designated research nurse/ co-ordinator for organising investigations, assessments and clinic appointments for patients in accordance with trial protocols. - Be part of the staff rota for administering and facilitating research clinics. Be a direct contact for patients during these clinics, act as a receptionist and deal sensitively and confidentially with any patient enquiries. - Maintain clinical studies information on EDGE (Clinical Trials IT system) - Assist with invoicing of patient expenses. - Ensure timely delivery of samples to laboratories within GHNHSFT. These may be collected in specific research clinics or from routine outpatient clinics or surgical theatres. - Ensure trial protocols are followed and that trials are conducted in accordance to research legislation including Good Clinical Practice. - Understand and follow GHNHSFT Research SOPs. - Report any protocol violations or issues of concern relating to patients and/or staff. - Lead on data collection for an agreed number of specific clinical trials. - Assist with close-out of studies and preparation for archiving of studies - Identify efficient methods for data collection across the sites where patients will receive their care. - Assist in achieving NIHR High Levels Objectives and GHNHSFT KPIs for research delivery. The post-holder will be expected to communicate with a variety of individuals across the Trust including consultants, supporting departments, and other healthcare professionals. Liaise with patients, commercial and non-commercial Clinical Trials Units and Clinical Study teams.

Feasibility and Study set-up: Contribute to the set-up of research studies within the wider research team. Liaise with the R&I Professional Services Team, Principal Investigators, support departments, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure a thorough feasibility process. Able to identify and plan strategies for recruiting patients into trials. Working with Principal Investigators to develop initiatives to increase patient involvement. Support: Assist in the selection and recruitment of participants in compliance with study inclusion / exclusion criteria. Receive informed consent and provide ongoing information, education and support to clinical trial patients (and their carers). Assist in achieving NIHR High Level Objectives and GHNHSFT Key Performance Indicators for patient recruitment, speed and quality of research Liaise with multi-disciplinary team members to teach and demonstrate procedures for the safe and smooth running of clinical trials and act as a training resource to other members of the clinical team and a contact point in matters concerning trial patients and trial protocols. Ability to line manage, train and develop junior members of the team, act as a role model. Act as a supervisor for students as applicable to professional registration. Study Delivery/Monitoring: Good knowledge of clinical trials, including, but not limited to: Research Governance Framework, Good Clinical Practice for Clinical Trials. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clinical trial patients, including safe administration of treatments and drugs that are given within the context of a clinical trial, as applicable to professional registration and Trust POPAM policy. Reporting of serious adverse events to all relevant personnel, following the relevant Standard Operating Procedures. Assess patients as required by trial protocols and take appropriate and timely action for patients with treatment toxicities, where appropriate. Perform trial specific clinical observations and assessments as mandated by trial protocol. Venepuncture, test urine samples and administer treatments for which training has been given, as applicable to professional registration, R&I Standard Operating Procedures and Trust POPAM policy. To be responsible for requesting internal monitoring reports for locally sponsored/hosted studies and actioning as required. Responsible for actioning externally sponsored monitoring reports in a timely manner. Ensure trial protocols are followed and that trials are conducted according to the Research Governance Framework Procedures, R&I Standard Operating Procedures and Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP). Maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Comply with Trust policies and guidelines. Ensure trial records are accurately maintained, including, but not limited to: records in nursing/medical electronic and paper notes, case report forms and trial site files. Adhere to requirements to protect confidentiality. Maintain study records on EDGE (Clinical Trials IT system). Other Duties: Support the embedding of clinical research within our Trust. Contribute to strategies that inform Trust staff of current clinical trial activity/progress. Respond to change in line with the needs of service provision, working flexibly within the delivery team. Identify own learning needs and proactively seek educational and training opportunities to develop and maintain competency. Communication and working relationships:The post-holder will be expected to communicate with a variety of stakeholders at all levels including but not limited to National Clinical Trials Units, Pharmaceutical companies, and other research Sponsor organisations, Clinical Research Network staff, researchers, support service staff and clinicians both within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and beyond.

For a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the attached job description. Selection process details STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT: You will be required to complete an application form and statement of suitability (750-word max). This will be assessed in line with the advertised essential criteria please do provide evidence of how you meet this. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview. STAGE 2 INTERVIEW This competition will involve an interview by video. As part of the process, candidates will be invited to interview which will involve an in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification. Your Statement of Suitability should outline your skills, experience, and achievements, providing evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria (outlined in the person specification section of the attached job description). You will also be asked to provide information within the Employer/ Activity history section of the application form. This is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV, setting out your career history. The interview will include a short task, details will be given prior to interview. Expected Timeline: Advert close: 23:55hrs on the 14th of January 2024 unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Shortlist: w/c 15th of January 2024 Interviews: TBC Please note these dates could be subject to change. Nationality requirements Appointments to roles within UKHSA will be made in accordance with the Civil Service nationality rules. These can be found athttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rulesThis job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK Nationals of the Republic of Ireland Nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of theEuropean Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service Relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service Certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment. Security clearance level requirement Successful candidates must pass an enhanced disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard. People working with government assets must complete Basic Personnel Security Standard checks. For posts on UKHSA Civil Service terms and conditions, new entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. For existing Civil Servants and roles advertised across government, the rules of transfer apply, i.e., level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive a 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest. Please Note This role is to be appointed under Civil Service Terms & Conditions. Full details on the T&Cs are found https://www.ukhsa.reed.com/ Are you already a civil servant, or employed by a Civil Service Commission accredited public body? Please state home department on your application form. Do you meet the nationality requirements for this post? https://www.ukhsa.reed.com/ Complaint process: The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email:Complaints1@ukhsa.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.