Clinical Research Administrator

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you have an interest in clinical research and would like to do more? EMP Medical Practice, on behalf of Central and West Warrington Primary Care Network (CWWPCN) would like to hear from you.

We are an established clinical research team, undertaking clinical research studies in primary care since 2022. Working with the 7 GP Practices of this PCN, we deliver clinical research studies alongside high-quality clinical care.

We are looking for you if you are a great organiser, can work independently and have an eye for meticulous detail. You will coordinate the clinical trials and support the clinical researchers to deliver the research.

This post is for 12 hours per week

Experience desired but not essential as training will be given.

You will be supported by a well‑established research team based within the PCN.

The Clinical Research Administrator will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team and will be involved in the set‑up, support of and reporting of clinical trials (both commercial and non‑commercial) which are being conducted by CWWPCN. You will support this team with governance and administration of research duties. A keen eye for detail and good organisational skills are a must. The post holder will be required to monitor and manage a busy research email inbox whilst managing approvals and other systems within this department.

CWWPCN encompasses 7 local Warrington GP Practices of:

• Causeway Medical Centre
• Dallam Lane Surgery
• Eric Moore Partnership Medical Practice
• Folly Lane Medical Centre
• Helsby Street Surgery
• Penketh Health Centre
• Westbrook Medical Centre

Our friendly Practice teams support all the core and extended colleague employees. You will be supported with induction and training, the role being funded by the North West Coast Clinical Research Network

• Maintain standards of Good Clinical Practice at all times.
• Assist with the efficient and timely set‑up of clinical trials within PCN, ensuring that all approvals are obtained and stored.
• Assist in considering feasibility of participating in future studies, through TPP auditing.
• Assist with quality assurance of all trial related documentation in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.
• Maintain “Edge” database of patients invited for trial participation.
• Assist with preparation for audit and inspections within assigned trials.
• Assist with maintenance of clinical trial documentation and site files.
• Assist with the tracking and raising of invoices and the development of systems and processes to capture this trial income.
• Ensure that data is available and up to date for any PCN research meetings.
• Co‑ordinate responses from investigators and team members, collate and report.
• Assist to ensure that trial documents are archived following the archiving guidelines.
• Ensure that office/trial related supplies are adequate and assist with the ordering process.
• Undertake general administrative tasks as delegated to contribute to the smooth running of the team.
• If required attend project related meetings, investigator meetings to convey the relevant information to study teams.

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post‑holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. These may also include information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

• Participation in an annual…