University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Assistant Research Administrator

The closing date is 22 September 2025

Job summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is looking for a demonstrably experienced administrator to join our busy Haematology Research & Development Team based at Derriford Hospital.Research is embedded and growing within the Trust, and due to this we are looking to expand our administrative team.

Your duties would be to provide administrative and clerical support to our busy Haematology Research Team.

Looking for a new challenge, a career in research and to be part of a growing team? Then this could be the opportunity you are looking for. You will be fully supported with training from our experienced research team.

If you are interested and would like to know more about the role, please contact Nicola Crosbie or one of the team on 01752 431043

Main duties of the job

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

The post-holder will work with the research team to provide administrative and clerical support for all aspects of research study delivery across an extensive portfolio of clinical trials.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year £24,465 Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-LH-A7455878

Job locations

Birch Day Case Unit, Level 8

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Research and Governance

1. Assist the clinical research team in co-ordinating a portfolio of studies.

2. Participate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and ensures GCP compliance of self and team.

3. Support the team in on-going study coordination including:

Conducting site file maintenance to ensure study essential documents are version controlled and maintained according to regulatory requirements.

Update quality systems to record study information and enrolled patients details.

Coordinate and prepare documents for patient visits.

Respond to patients/carers telephone calls (who may at times be distressed) tactfully and professionally.

Book trial specific investigations and procedures.

Welcome patients to clinic appointments and prepare refreshments if required. Collecting prescriptions or investigation results.

4. Assist in study close out procedures including:

Preparing study documents for archiving following archiving procedures

5. Support internal audit and monitoring.

6. Support appropriate studies within PHNT/UHP and its partner organisations as appropriate.

For further details please see the attached JD & PS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Research and Governance

1. Assist the clinical research team in co-ordinating a portfolio of studies.

2. Participate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and ensures GCP compliance of self and team.

3. Support the team in on-going study coordination including:

Conducting site file maintenance to ensure study essential documents are version controlled and maintained according to regulatory requirements.

Update quality systems to record study information and enrolled patients details.

Coordinate and prepare documents for patient visits.

Respond to patients/carers telephone calls (who may at times be distressed) tactfully and professionally.

Book trial specific investigations and procedures.

Welcome patients to clinic appointments and prepare refreshments if required. Collecting prescriptions or investigation results.

4. Assist in study close out procedures including:

Preparing study documents for archiving following archiving procedures

5. Support internal audit and monitoring.

6. Support appropriate studies within PHNT/UHP and its partner organisations as appropriate.

For further details please see the attached JD & PS

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSEs level 4-9 (A-C) in English and Mathematics
  • NVQ L2 in Administration
  • Or equivalent demonstrable experience

Desirable

  • Good Clinical Practice Training

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Excellent organisation skills.
  • Proven working knowledge of Microsoft office packages (spreadsheets, databases, word processing and e-mail)
  • Ability to communicate with staff and patient

Desirable

  • Understanding of the clinical research process including Good Clinical Practice
  • Demonstrable clinical research experience

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

  • Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to developing a professional service
  • A flexible approach to work and the needs of the service
  • Able to prioritise
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSEs level 4-9 (A-C) in English and Mathematics
  • NVQ L2 in Administration
  • Or equivalent demonstrable experience

Desirable

  • Good Clinical Practice Training

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Excellent organisation skills.
  • Proven working knowledge of Microsoft office packages (spreadsheets, databases, word processing and e-mail)
  • Ability to communicate with staff and patient

Desirable

  • Understanding of the clinical research process including Good Clinical Practice
  • Demonstrable clinical research experience

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

  • Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to developing a professional service
  • A flexible approach to work and the needs of the service
  • Able to prioritise

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Birch Day Case Unit, Level 8

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Birch Day Case Unit, Level 8

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Specialist Research Nurse

Nicola Crosbie

nicola.crosbie@nhs.net

01752431043

Details

Date posted

08 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year £24,465 Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-LH-A7455878

Job locations

Birch Day Case Unit, Level 8

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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