Job summary
This post is open to employees of the five LAASP organisations. As part of your application, you will be asked to confirm that you are a current employee of The Clatterbridge Centre, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool University Hospitals, Liverpool Women's Hospital or The Walton Centre.
An opportunity has arisen within the Research & Innovation Team based at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for a Research & Innovation Delivery co-ordinator. The primary location for the post is on the Aintree Site but there may be a requirement for the post holder to also work from the Royal Liverpool site on occasions. The post demands an enthusiastic and flexible person for 37.5 hours per week to provide comprehensive administrative support.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside the research teams and will be responsible for providing administrative support within the Approvals team. This involves ensuring effective systems are put in place to maintain records and store data confidentially research data. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate some knowledge and experience regarding the approvals process to include ethical and governance review.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a team player, with research experience, and an individual who possesses sound computer skills and administrative experience. The successful applicant will have excellent communication ability, both written and verbal, be well organised and committed to providing an efficient service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a team player, with research experience, and an individual who possesses sound computer skills and administrative experience. The successful applicant will have excellent communication ability, both written and verbal, be well organised and committed to providing an efficient service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Is an employee of a LAASP organisation
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Knowledge of NHS Research Governance Framework, the Clinical Trials Regulations and other relevant regulatory / statutory requirements
- Trained in ICH-GCP
Desirable
- ISEB Data Protection trained
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures relevant to research practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with NIHR Infrastructure and systems
- Experience of Archiving Essential Documents
- Experience of Research Passports
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Good computer literacy, including familiarity with Word, PowerPoint, use of the Internet and e-mail
- Experience of developing and maintaining comprehensive and systematic systems for collecting and processing information
Desirable
- Experience in undertaking Clinical Research and/or Clinical Trials
Communication and People Skills
Essential
- Ability to implement RD&I Policies and Procedures
- Experience of liaising with professions and organisations
Desirable
- Experience of communicating with Finance departments
Organisation Skills
Essential
- Experience of working to tight deadlines and ability to manage a range or priorities
Desirable
- Enthusiastic, resolute and flexible approach to work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Is an employee of a LAASP organisation
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Knowledge of NHS Research Governance Framework, the Clinical Trials Regulations and other relevant regulatory / statutory requirements
- Trained in ICH-GCP
Desirable
- ISEB Data Protection trained
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures relevant to research practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with NIHR Infrastructure and systems
- Experience of Archiving Essential Documents
- Experience of Research Passports
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Good computer literacy, including familiarity with Word, PowerPoint, use of the Internet and e-mail
- Experience of developing and maintaining comprehensive and systematic systems for collecting and processing information
Desirable
- Experience in undertaking Clinical Research and/or Clinical Trials
Communication and People Skills
Essential
- Ability to implement RD&I Policies and Procedures
- Experience of liaising with professions and organisations
Desirable
- Experience of communicating with Finance departments
Organisation Skills
Essential
- Experience of working to tight deadlines and ability to manage a range or priorities
Desirable
- Enthusiastic, resolute and 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.
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).
