Job summary
- Main area
- Research Delivery Unit 7 (RDU 7)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 30 hours per week (Currently post is 30 hours, we will also consider full time for the right candidate)
- Job ref
- 213-CORP-7429045
- Employer
- King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Denmark Hill
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £33,094 - £36,195 pro rata inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Research Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 4
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.
We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.
Job overview
The post will be based at the Denmark Hill site within the department of HIV and Sexual Health and Dermatology based within Research Delivery Unit 7 (RDU 7). The post holder will be responsible for supporting clinical trials and observational research studies delivered by the well-established Research team in HIV, sexual health and Dermatology. The post holder will need to be able to work as part of a team and autonomously, providing support to the research nurses and trial co-ordinators as required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to assist the research team in providing general governance and administrative support, data entry and record keeping for any projects where suitably delegated. This includes but is not limited to the preparation of study visits, monitoring visits, to maintain systems and ensure study documentation is up to date, with the support of the research team. Experience in research governance and GCP is helpful but not essential as training will be provided.
The post holder will be expected to support recruitment to non-interventional studies and carry out study related procedures on several non-interventional studies, under the direct supervision of the Research manager. The ability to work autonomously is important and we welcome innovation to develop and implement new systems with consultation in this role.
Working for our organisation
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· To support in the delivery of the current portfolio of projects within the HIV / Sexual health / Dermatology research department.
· To aid the research nurses/study co-ordinators to prepare for study visits
· To continually advocate and engage clinical staff about research where appropriate
· To be involved in the set-up of new studies and the maintenance of Investigator Site Files (ISF’s) and Trial Master Files (TMF’s) as required
· To support research governance and paperwork associated with the ongoing portfolio of research
· To support monitoring activities on site and assist with follow-up actions
· Use a wide range of software including email, spreadsheets, databases and other systems as required
· Ensure accurate data entry where required
· To support the departmental initiatives and projects
· Build and maintain excellent communication and relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
· Work effectively as part of a team and support them as required
· Manage and ensure compliance with relevant Trust and Research policies
· To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff
· To be willing to be trained in sample management and governance
Professional Development
· To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
· To attend relevant training and other relevant education as agreed with line manager
· Take personal responsibility for professional growth within the role
· The post holder will support the development and implementation of strategies to maintain and increase the level of patient recruitment into research studies and wherever possible help to maintain the high profile of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Hospitals in line with the Trust strategy.
Review of this Job Description
This job description does not contain an exhaustive list of duties, and you may be required to undertake additional responsibilities. Periodic review will occur to adapt and develop the role according to the service needs and hospital policies.
This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- A good level of written and spoken English equivalent to O Level/GCSE
Desirable criteria
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of general administrative duties including financial administration
- Knowledge and experience of working with different professional groups and handling relationships
Desirable criteria
- Previous research or clinical trial experience
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Broad understanding of HIV and sexual health
- Comfortable using new systems/software
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent IT skills in the following areas: word processing, communication software, internet searching, spreadsheets
Desirable criteria
- Report writing and presentational skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lucy Campbell
- Job title
- Research Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0207 848 5776
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