Job Description

Your primary responsibilities will be to provide assistance with data entry for trials and research projects, perform follow-up data collection where needed and organize research data from various sources. Other duties will include assisting the trial management team with missing data/quality checks, supporting the activities of the trial management team in trial-related administrative activities, assisting with the development of study databases, maintaining accurate records, ensuring confidentiality and security of data at all times and dealing with trial-related telephone queries and post.

This is a full time fixed-term appointment for 18 months.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

You will have a minimum of GCSE at grade C in Math and English (or equivalent) and a demonstrable ability to use information technology systems, in particular database systems, Microsoft Office packages, email and Internet. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, effective organizational skills and data entry experience with the ability to record data accurately are all essential. You must have effective verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work with others to meet tight deadlines and the ability to priorities your own workload in the face of changing priorities. Knowledge of medical terminology, experience of working with confidential/sensitive data and experience of working in a research environment are desirable.