This 18-month Clinical Research Administrator apprenticeship sits in the Haemato-Oncology department at The Royal Marsden’s Sutton site. It provides administrative support to research nurses and the multidisciplinary team running academic and pharmaceutical trials for haematological cancers, including records, trial documents and coordination. The work also covers support for audits, meetings and the wider clinical research portfolio. Applicants need a good general education and administration experience or equivalent transferable skills, plus three years’ UK/EEA residence, the right to work throughout, and eligibility under apprenticeship funding rules.
What the job involves
- Provide administrative support to the Lead Research Nurse and research staff, including diary and document management
- Manage unit and medical records, photocopy and scan documents, and maintain unit systems and records
- Prepare essential clinical trial documents for archiving and support clinical staff with documentation
- Collect data and information for the Lead Research Nurse and provide information to research staff when requested
- Upload scans to trial-specific electronic portals where required
- Manage incoming and outgoing electronic and paper mail, answer telephone enquiries and refer callers appropriately
- Arrange venues for meetings and interviews, coordinate diaries, prepare rooms and organise refreshments
- Carry out purchasing tasks as required
- Support audit and inspection preparations and collate staff training records
- Coordinate research meetings and help monitor the clinical trial portfolio
- Communicate with internal and external staff about research unit activities, handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately
- Support the Clinical R&D Office, help implement agreed unit measures, contribute to the clinical research team and maintain professional development
What’s required
Qualifications
- Good standard of general education, such as GCSEs, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Experience
- Experience in an administration role, or equivalent education with transferable skills
Skills & knowledge
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Strong organisation and time management, with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
- Accuracy and efficiency under pressure, with attention to detail
- Effective verbal and written communication, and ability to work in a team with staff at all levels
- Commitment to handling patient data appropriately and maintaining confidentiality in line with data protection requirements
- Interest in clinical research and its contribution to patient care, and commitment to completing the apprenticeship learning and development alongside the role
Checks & eligibility
- Legal right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship
Other
- Lived in the UK or EEA for the last three years
- Not undertaking another government-funded training programme
- No qualification in the same subject at the same level or above
- Meet apprenticeship funding rules, including having no prior learning or experience that would prevent funding approval
What’s offered
- Flexible working opportunities
- Learning and development opportunities
- Clear career pathways
- Staff benefits
Clinical Research Administrator Apprenticeship in Sutton employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
