Unit Coordinator (MED039417)

Applications are invited for the post of Unit Coordinator in the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU). To work closely with the Assistant Unit Manager to develop maintain and coordinate high quality administration within the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU). The post holder will be responsible for the on-going coordination of efficient administrative, financial and HR systems and processes to support the unit’s programme of work, with regular monitoring and reviewing to ensure continued quality. The post holder will also be responsible for the training and supervision of staff in key systems as appropriate.

NCTU is a UK Clinical Research Collaboration registered Clinical Trials Unit (http://www.ukcrc-ctu.org.uk) within the University of Nottingham. The unit designs and conducts high quality national and international multicentre trials across a range of health topics and has expertise in trials of medical devices, Clinical Trial of an Investigational Medicinal Product and complex interventions.

Candidates should have substantial relevant experience in an administrative role demonstrating knowledge of development, maintenance and review of administrative processes, a thorough understanding of HR processes and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate financial management, planning and organisation, and negotiation and problem solving skills. In addition they must have an ability to prioritise workloads with minimal supervision to meet changing deadlines and to work on own initiative and identify new opportunities and creative solutions.

The role will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of two years and is a full-time post (36.25 hours per week), preferably, however applications are invited from candidates wanting to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please indicate on your application if you wish to be considered for this role on a part-time basis.  

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Charlotte Curnow, Tel: 0115 82 31600 or email Charlotte.Curnow@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 06 Mar 2017
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)