Administrative Assistant (Quality)

Could you be part of the team helping to deliver world-class clinical trials?

Are you looking to take your first steps into the world of clinical research?  

We have a vacancy for an Administrative Assistant to join the Quality and Regulatory Team here at the Southampton Clinical Trials Unit (SCTU).

The SCTU, is based on the Southampton General Hospital site and manages a growing portfolio of multi-centre clinical trials that will directly influence routine clinical practice and benefit patients. 

Ensuring that clinical trials meet high regulatory standards and prioritising patient safety is integral to the running of the SCTU. Your role will be in maintaining and developing vital quality and regulatory systems. Tasks will include: liaison with internal and external clinical research teams; tracking, reporting and filing of quality documents, supporting pharmacovigilance tasks; and setting up new systems to complement those already in place. 

The successful applicant must have strong English communication skills, with excellent attention to detail including high standards of accuracy. They will be able to demonstrate strong organisational skills with the knowledge and ability to understand and rationalise problems. The right candidate should be able to follow standard procedures and enter information accurately into in-house databases. Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical trial regulations is desirable, although full training will be given to the right candidate. 

The Southampton Clinical Trials Unit is a UKCRC registered CTU and is part of a strong research environment in Southampton. We are located within the state-of-the-art Centre for Cancer Immunology building at Southampton General Hospital. 

This full-time position is available on a 24-month fixed term contract in the first instance. Part time hours (minimum 0.8FTE) will be considered and discussed at interview stage. The SCTU is a hybrid working environment with a minimum of two days in the office (pro-rata) and a flexible approach to working from home, which can be discussed at interview. 

For an informal discussion please contact Sara Yeats, Head of Quality Assurance, s.a.yeats@soton.ac.uk

Further details:

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

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