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GCRF is a NHS & University of Glasgow (UoG) Facility set up to support clinical research across NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (GG&C). GCRF is the clinical operational component of the UKCRC Registered Glasgow Clinical Trials Unit (GCTU). GCTU comprises of NHS Research & Development Dept, the Robertson Centre for Biostatistics (UoG) and GCRF.
GCRF staff comprise of a multi-disciplinary team working together to provide comprehensive clinical research support to investigators from study start-up to archiving. The core disciplines within the team are:
• Clinical (Research Nurses/Medical)
• Project Management
• Education, Training and Quality
• Clerical and administration
The clinical facilities in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Glasgow Royal Infirmary however GCRF is committed to supporting research projects across NHS GG&C in primary, secondary and tertiary care.
The post holder will be expected to work as part of the Glasgow Clinical Research Facility Administration Team and maintain a good working relationship with the following:
• Clinical Research Team which includes medical, nursing and other allied health professionals.
• Technical Staff
• Research Sponsors
• NHS Research & Development Dept
• Research Ethics Dept
• Participants/Relatives/Carers
The postholder will have:
• Minimum requirement of 1 year reception/administration experience essential.
• Good keyboard skills and knowledge of using PC essential.
• Some knowledge of health records would be desirable
• Secretarial or administration qualifications evident by the attainment of formal qualification or gained through equivalent work experience desirable but not essential
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Willing to undergo training in all aspects of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and to acquire skills such as Data protection, health and safety etc.
The shift pattern is; 08.00am – 17.00pm Monday – Friday, flexible working required at times to meet project requirements
Informal Contact
Kirsty Gardiner, Administration Manager on 0141 232 7600
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Pack
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.