Clinical Research Administrator Apprenticeship
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Sutton (SM2 5PT)
Closes in 9 days (Friday 20 November 2026)
Posted on 11 November 2026
Contents
Summary
We are looking for a self-motivated, well organised and methodical Clinical Research Administrative Assistant to join the Sutton based Haemato-Oncology department as an apprentice. You will have the opportunity to study for and gain a Level 3 qualification in Business Administration.
- Wage
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£30,630 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Full time - 37.5 hours per week.
18 Months FTC.
On-site in Sutton.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Saturday 5 December 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Primary areas of responsibility
• Assist with unit and medical record management (including photocopying and scanning of documents)
• To performing purchasing tasks (as required)
• To prepare and facilitate the archiving of essential clinical trial documents.
• Collect information and data as required by the Lead Research Nurse
• Ensure that scans are uploaded to trial specific electronic portals where required.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail (electronic mailbox & paper)
• Arrange and book venues for meetings and interviews, coordinate diaries, prepare rooms appropriately and organise refreshments where necessary.
Where you'll work
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Downs Road
Sutton
SM2 5PT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PMA LTD
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
- Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
- Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
- Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
- Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
- Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable qualifications
T Level in:
BTEC in:
NQV Level 1 + in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Applicants must:
- Have lived in the UK or EEA for the last three years.
- Have the legal right to work and live in the UK for the full duration of the apprenticeship.
- If you require a visa, it must allow you to work and undertake an apprenticeship. Visas issued solely for educational or study purposes do not meet the eligibility requirement
- Not hold a qualification in the same subject at the same level or higher
- Must be committed to completing the required learning
- Good standard of general education (for example GCSE maths and English or NVQ 3 or equivalent)
About this employer
The Royal Marsden NHS Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe with a national and international reputation for high quality patient care, research & development and education. It is situated on 3 sites; two in Central London and one at Sutton in Surrey.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
We are looking for a self-motivated, well organised and methodical Clinical Research Administrative Assistant to join the Sutton based Haemato-Oncology department as an apprentice.
The post will involve trial administration support for a variety of haematological cancer trials across the wide-ranging academic and pharmaceutical clinical trials portfolio.
The key element of this role is to undertake all administration activities required to support the research nurses to deliver research trials and outstanding patient care. You will play a significant role in providing administration support to the clinical research team, managing diaries, meetings and unit calendars as well as supporting our research portfolio as required.
The successful applicant should have a flexible approach to their duties and have ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently. In addition, you will have excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and be supportive and open to new initiatives. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team taking part in an exciting range of cutting-edge clinical trials.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PMA LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000063852.
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Closes in 9 days (Friday 20 November 2026)
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