Job summary
An exciting opportunity is now available to join the research team in Specialised Cancer Services at Weston Park Hospital. As a research administrator, you will play a key role in supporting research within the directorate by facilitating many of the administrative tasks involved with setup and coordination of research studies.
Primarily, the successful candidate will support the Directorate Research Coordinators in setup and coordination of studies and liaise professionally with colleagues both within and outside of the Trust to promote effective communication and a positive attitude to research. The post holder will also play a key role within the directorate, assisting with clerical tasks for the Directorate Research Executive to support productivity and implementation of the directorate research strategy across Specialised Cancer.
The successful candidate will ensure successful delivery of the future Specialised Cancer research portfolio by:
- Supporting the transition to streamlined, efficient processes within Specialised Cancer and the Trust, to work towards current and future objectives.
- Positively building and developing communication both within and outside the directorate.
- Effectively tracking and maintaining the flow of research through the directorate.
The role also provides potential for application and development of key knowledge in relation to clinical research, governance, and administrative skills and understanding.
Main duties of the job
Assist with administration of internal and external meetings.
Professional communication with colleagues in various directorates as well as external study sponsors in order to transfer and request relevant information.
Assist with drafting internal documentation for the completion of the R&D and Directorate Research Coordinators.
Support with Directorate Executive Group meetings, including preparation of agendas, minuting, and dissemination of action notes.
Ensuring documentation is kept up-to-date and stored securely and confidentially as per Trust policy.
Provide additional administrative support for the Directorate and the Research Coordinators as required.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application, please ensure you that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria specified for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application, please ensure you that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria specified for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs (inc. English & Maths) at Grade C/4 or above
- Level 3 Secretarial (OCRIII) or Administrative (NVQ) Qualification OR equivalent knowledge gained through prior experience
- High level of knowledge of IT systems (demonstrable by qualification or experience)
Desirable
- A Level(s) in Biology or Biological Sciences
Experience
Essential
- Proven, relevant experience working within busy environments with people at all levels
- Experience of managing a diverse workload
- Experience of contributing towards development, improvement and implementation of systems
Desirable
- Experience working within a research, NHS, university or other public sector environment
- Understanding of health services research and regulatory procedures
- Knowledge of research legislation including research governance, GCP, and research ethics
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent time-management skills and capability of balancing routine tasks with more complex demands as they arise
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work accurately, particularly when dealing with conflicting deadlines
- Be able to monitor and plan in advance own workload and prioritise according to the needs of the service.
- Proven team-player with the ability to work independently without direct supervision.
- Be methodical and pay meticulous attention to detail
- Possess good literacy and numeracy skills and the ability to understand, record, communicate and analyse verbal and written information to a high standard
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing professionally with internal and external queries, referring on as appropriate.
- Understanding of the sensitivity surrounding confidential issues
- Possess strong IT skills that must include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to travel, if required
- Ability to work remotely
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs (inc. English & Maths) at Grade C/4 or above
- Level 3 Secretarial (OCRIII) or Administrative (NVQ) Qualification OR equivalent knowledge gained through prior experience
- High level of knowledge of IT systems (demonstrable by qualification or experience)
Desirable
- A Level(s) in Biology or Biological Sciences
Experience
Essential
- Proven, relevant experience working within busy environments with people at all levels
- Experience of managing a diverse workload
- Experience of contributing towards development, improvement and implementation of systems
Desirable
- Experience working within a research, NHS, university or other public sector environment
- Understanding of health services research and regulatory procedures
- Knowledge of research legislation including research governance, GCP, and research ethics
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent time-management skills and capability of balancing routine tasks with more complex demands as they arise
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work accurately, particularly when dealing with conflicting deadlines
- Be able to monitor and plan in advance own workload and prioritise according to the needs of the service.
- Proven team-player with the ability to work independently without direct supervision.
- Be methodical and pay meticulous attention to detail
- Possess good literacy and numeracy skills and the ability to understand, record, communicate and analyse verbal and written information to a high standard
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing professionally with internal and external queries, referring on as appropriate.
- Understanding of the sensitivity surrounding confidential issues
- Possess strong IT skills that must include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to travel, if required
- Ability to work remotely
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
