Project Assistant Clinical Research Facility

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

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Glasgow Clinical Research Facility Project Assistant– Band 4

The Glasgow Clinical Research Facility incorporates Clinical Research Facilities at the QEUH/RHC and GRI. With satellite units at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Gartnavel General Hospital and the Dental Hospital. Jointly they provide a streamlined service to investigators to conduct their clinical research efficiently and safely

We are recruiting a motivated, organised and enthusiastic Project Assistant who as part of a multidisciplinary team will provide comprehensive administrative and technical support to Investigators and members of the mental health research team. You will work closely with the Quality team and Research Nurse Manager to assist the study team in providing specialist research to research participants and regularly work unsupervised throughout various locations/GCRF sites.

The Clinical Research Facility has cover from 0800-1700 Monday to Friday, predominantly the hours are 0830- 1630 but there is a requirement to take a flexible approach in order to meet the needs of mental health research studies and the mood disorders research clinic.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

This is a fixed term post until 31 January 2028, 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be considered Secondment or Job-share opportunity

The role is based at Institute of Neurological Science, QEUH, G51 4TF. The ability to travel between all sites within NHS GGC is also essential.

The shift pattern is Monday to Friday 08:30 – 16:30 (Flexibility to meet service needs).

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Provide administrative support to the Glasgow Mood Disorders Research Clinic as directed by the clinic leads
• Provide a dedicated, professional project assistant service to research personnel to support to the management of the project outcomes.
• Effectively co-ordinate specified components of research projects utilising time management and organisational skills.
• As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will provide project specific technical support for patients or healthy volunteers in a range of research protocols and will regularly work unsupervised.
• Contribute to the provision of a high quality, safe and supportive environment in order to care for patients within the Glasgow Clinical Research Facility (GCRF).
• Co-ordinate and effectively manage identified components to ensure appropriate resources are in place to support projects.

Requirements

• Previous clerical/administration experience or recognized qualification in administration
• Previous relevant NHS or other relevant experience in a care environment.
• Ability to use MS Outlook and applications proficiently
• Effective written and verbal communication /literacy/numeracy skills
• Evidence of team working skills with an ability to work using own initiative.
• Ability to carry out complex technical tasks in a busy environment.
• Ability to work travel across hospital sites in NHS GGC.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Edward Brockett, Research Administration Manager, 0141 232 7600, ***email_hidden***

Information for candidates

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