Clinical Research Administrative Assistant Degree Apprenticeship
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Sutton (SM2 5PT)
Closes in 12 days (Monday 27 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 October 2025
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Summary
Based within our Neuro research teams, assisting the clinical research team by providing administrative support to ensure the efficient and successful delivery of clinical trials and other studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Trust policies, regulations and governance frameworks.
- Wage
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£24,465 a year
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Band 2 £24,465 + HCA Progression to Band 3, and subsequently Band 4, will occur at 18-month step change points, subject to meeting the required criteria and satisfactory performance.
- Training course
- Clinical trials specialist (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Shifts to be confirmed.
This is an office-based role located at our Sutton site.
Due to the nature of the clinical trials, remote or home working will not be offered.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 December 2025
- Duration
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5 years
- Positions available
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1
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
Based within one of our Neuro research teams, this is a small but busy team, so you will need to be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
You will also be expected to provide support to the nurses and manager within the team, as well as to wider stakeholders, which will in turn offer valuable opportunities for your development.
We are looking for someone who is open-minded, positive, and able to work on their own initiative while following instructions carefully and demonstrating excellent attention to detail.
You will be flexible in your approach, a strong team player, and willing to contribute to a dynamic and supportive research environment.
Primary areas of responsibility:
- Assist with unit and source data documentation management (including photocopying and scanning of documents)
- To assist with the preparation of clinical trial documents and source data for archiving as per Trust SOPs
- To assist in uploading scans to trial specific electronic portals following appropriate training
- Management of own electronic mailbox in an efficient and timely fashion – ensuring appropriate team members are aware of any communications appropriate to their role
- Assist with preparing meeting rooms when required
- Attend Unit research meetings and actively participate where appropriate
- Show initiative in carrying out duties, prioritise workload and undertake all other relevant clerical and administrative duties to support the research team.
- Assist with the preparation for monitoring visit or audits
Communication & networking:
Communicate with staff at all levels, both internal and external relating to research unit activities, regarding information which may be confidential and sensitive in nature
Service Delivery:
- Provide administrative support to the Research Operations Manager and the Trial Managers (data capture, meeting arrangements, document management etc).
- Support governance staff with the management of essential trial documentation (electronic site file management)
- Support and maintain unit operating systems/records
- Support research staff with preparations for sponsor and external audits/inspections
- Assist with preparation and collection of curriculum vitae, training & delegation records for research staff for sponsors and managers of clinical trials (as required)
General responsibility:
- To be responsible for maintaining own professional development and be aware of current practices and future developments within the Trust and National Health Service
- To attend statutory and mandatory training when required and also any other training to improve knowledge and understanding. To aid in the implementation of corrective and preventative measures within the Unit as agreed with the Unit Head
- To support the Clinical R&D Office in preparation for regulatory inspections
- To take an active role in the Unit and the Trust as a member of a clinical research team
- Any other duties that may be required that are consistent with the nature of the grade of the post
- Take personal responsibility for prioritising own workload and meeting target deadlines
Where you'll work
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Oak Cancer Centre
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Training course
Clinical trials specialist (degree) (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Monitor and Source Document Verification Develop, write and implement centralised and site monitoring plans. Conduct SDV and implement recruitment strategies for clinical trials. Assess suitability of trials at sites based on detailed understanding of protocol requirements and create appropriate feasibility questionnaires at country and site level. Conduct all site monitoring activities: site selection, initiation, maintenance and close out per national and local requirements. Record and report compliance deviations such as Serious Breaches and Product Complaints. Utilise information from clinical systems to oversee accuracy and contemporariness of trial data.
- Clinical Trial Management Systems Use clinical trial systems including; electronic Clinical Trial Management Systems (eCTMS), electronic Case Report Forms (eCRF), Interactive Response Technology (IRT), electronic Patient/Physician Reported Outcomes systems and electronic Trial Master Files (eTMF). Develop documentation to support set up, programming, maintenance and oversight of these systems to be to be compliant with the protocol and Good Clinical Practice.
- Project Management and Leadership: Generate effective project plans to include management of scope, schedules, and risk. Organise resources, tasks and people. Co-ordinate team activities to meet project requirements and quality processes. Adapt clinical strategy/delivery to be consistent with variations in national, local and Ethics Committee requirements when conducting trials across multiple regions/countries.
- Data Collection and Reporting: Input into the development of data management documentation, including design of Case Report Forms, Data Management Plans, Data Review Plans, edit checks and User Acceptance Testing Plans.
- Communication Skills: Write extended reports and critique others' work across a range of documentation, e.g. protocols, consent forms and clinical study reports. Deliver oral presentations and answer questions about their work and/or the work of their team. Utilise interpersonal skills, communication and assertiveness to persuade and motivate.
- Critical Thinking: Conceptualise, evaluate and analyse information to solve problems.
Training schedule
Clinical Trials Specialist (degree) Level 6 (Degree with honours)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
A Level in:
Other in:
- Healthcare Science/Science (grade Passed)
- Level 3 Laboratory Technical Apprenticeship (grade Passed EPA)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Data Entry
Other requirements
-You will need to meet the Gov.uk apprenticeship eligibility criteria, which can including restrictions on rules relating to residency, visas and prior education. Please check on: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-funding-rules-2025-to-2026 -We also welcome applicants who have completed a previous Level 3 apprenticeship in a non-health discipline, such as Data or Business Administration, provided they meet the A Level Biology entry criteria. - We are unble to provide sponsorship for this role. - You will need to able to commute to our Sutton site 5 days a week, and on occasion be willing to work if needed at our Cheslea/Cavendish Sq site. For your answers to the questions: Please do not rely on AI-generated answers when completing your application. Authenticity, motivation, and genuine interest are essential to the work we do at The Royal Marsden. We want to hear your voice and understand why you are interested in an apprenticeship and a clinical trials role with us. To learn more about our work, please visit our website and explore our mission to drive excellence in cancer research, care, and innovation. Submitting generic or inaccurate information about the Trust may disadvantage your application.
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.
https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
NHS Pension.
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
- Clinical Trial researcher
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346186.
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Closes in 12 days (Monday 27 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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