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Posted 18 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428943
Job summary
We have an exciting role within the R&I office for a Clinical Trials Income Administrator (Band 4).
This post is an integral part of the R&I Division's core function which exists to provide an efficient support service to deliver research sponsored by the Trust.
The post holder is a key member of the team who will be responsible for maintaining and developing processes to ensure the timely recovery of all invoiced trial activity. The post holder will work closely with the disease group teams to enable, promote and support the effective use of data, information, knowledge and technology to improve, inform and support this.
This post is an integral part of the R&I Division's core function which exists to provide an efficient support service for the research delivery teams and both internal and external researchers enabling the Trust to deliver its research ambitions.
Please note that this post is offered at 37.5 h/week (full-time). However, we encourage applications from candidates who are looking to work part-time.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake reporting and analysis of information to support delivery of this integral function. Experience and expertise in a range of accounting areas (e.g. reconciliation and balances, VAT payments and deductions finance computer systems and ledgers) are essential.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.
We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per annum, Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
413-111005-RI-DA
Job locations
R&D Office - Q01552
Manchester
M20 4BX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Functional Responsibilities
1) To assist with ensuring income due to the Trust is recovered in relation to trial activity.
2) To assist with the production of the monthly finance summaries, providing information on activity vs income for all active commercially and non-commercially funded studies.
3) Assist with maintaining and updating the procedure note portfolio for the Income and Costing Team, contribute with production of procedure notes for own areas of responsibility. Contribute to the regular review of procedures in order to determine required changes and take corrective action where appropriate.4) Analyse, investigate and resolve trial income queries and discrepancies.
5) Lead on resolution of escalated Integra Invoice approvals within delegated financial limits.
6) Maintain a clear electronic filing system/audit trail, catalogued appropriately including in online systems used.
7) Assist in delivering training sessions to researchers/research-related staff re invoicing process and the R&I costing system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Functional Responsibilities
1) To assist with ensuring income due to the Trust is recovered in relation to trial activity.
2) To assist with the production of the monthly finance summaries, providing information on activity vs income for all active commercially and non-commercially funded studies.
3) Assist with maintaining and updating the procedure note portfolio for the Income and Costing Team, contribute with production of procedure notes for own areas of responsibility. Contribute to the regular review of procedures in order to determine required changes and take corrective action where appropriate.4) Analyse, investigate and resolve trial income queries and discrepancies.
5) Lead on resolution of escalated Integra Invoice approvals within delegated financial limits.
6) Maintain a clear electronic filing system/audit trail, catalogued appropriately including in online systems used.
7) Assist in delivering training sessions to researchers/research-related staff re invoicing process and the R&I costing system.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or equivalent experience
- NVQ level 4
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent experience ECDL or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience in NHS finance or finance
- Experience and expertise in a range of accounting areas (e.g. reconciliation, balances, finance computer systems, ledgers, coding structures)
Desirable
- Experience and expertise in a range of accounting areas (e.g. VAT payments and deductions, payroll agreements and procedures)
- Experience of working in an R&I Office
Skills
Essential
- Competent user of Microsoft Office programs
- Skilled in both written and verbal communication with people at all levels in the organisation
- Advanced keyboard skills to input and manipulate information into research databases, spreadsheets, etc
- Attention to detail
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the NHS R&I funding system
Desirable
- An understanding of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies
Values
Essential
- Conscientious and hardworking.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
Other
Essential
- Be able to plan own workload
- Work as part of a team
- Adaptable/flexible approach to work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or equivalent experience
- NVQ level 4
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent experience ECDL or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience in NHS finance or finance
- Experience and expertise in a range of accounting areas (e.g. reconciliation, balances, finance computer systems, ledgers, coding structures)
Desirable
- Experience and expertise in a range of accounting areas (e.g. VAT payments and deductions, payroll agreements and procedures)
- Experience of working in an R&I Office
Skills
Essential
- Competent user of Microsoft Office programs
- Skilled in both written and verbal communication with people at all levels in the organisation
- Advanced keyboard skills to input and manipulate information into research databases, spreadsheets, etc
- Attention to detail
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the NHS R&I funding system
Desirable
- An understanding of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies
Values
Essential
- Conscientious and hardworking.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
Other
Essential
- Be able to plan own workload
- Work as part of a team
- Adaptable/flexible approach to work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
The Christie NHS FT
Address
R&D Office - Q01552
Manchester
M20 4BX
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
The Christie NHS FT
Address
R&D Office - Q01552
Manchester
M20 4BX
United Kingdom