Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Norwich Medical School - Norwich Clinical Trials Unit (CTU)
Clinical Trial Assistant
Ref: SC5064
Salary on appointment will be £26,707 per annum, with an annual increment up to £30,378 per annum (pro rata if part time).
Exciting opportunities have arisen for 3 Clinical Trial Assistants to join Norwich Clinical Trial Unit, to provide administrative services to a project team, supporting the operational, research and development activities within a single research project or small research group, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and sponsors as required.
You will work with Trial Managers to ensure close working relationships with investigator and site staff acting as first point of contact for all queries relating to the project.
Key duties of the role include managing and organising events, maintaining an overview of project outputs and taking day to day responsibility for monitoring and maintaining documents. You will also assist in the collation, analysis and reporting of data.
You should be educated to A level standard or hold equivalent qualifications or have substantial experience in providing administrative support and project administration in a similar role.
Experience of preparing and writing committee papers, taking minutes and organising meetings are essential as is an understanding of research and/or clinical trial processes. Experience of administering research projects and budgets and excellent communication skills are also required.
We have 3 positions available:
- Role 1 – A 1.0 FTE fixed term contract, starting 4 January 2027 for an initial 12-month period.
- Role 2 – A 0.5 FTE fixed term contract, starting 4 January 2027 until 30 June 2027.
- Role 3 - A 1.0 FTE fixed term contract, starting 4 January 2027 until 31 May 2027.
Candidates should indicate on their application form which post(s) they are applying for.
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata if part time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working, considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Please note the job advert for these posts will close once we receive sufficient applications from suitable candidates. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible.
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