Job summary
Fixed Term: 12 months | Full-time (or minimum 30 hrs per week)
Sheffield Children's Research & Innovation Care Group is a vibrant and forward-thinking team, supporting over 320 paediatric research projects annually. As hosts of both an NIHR Commercial Research Delivery Centre and a Health Tech Research Centre, we are at the forefront of innovation and evidence-based care for children and young people.
We are excited to welcome a Research Administrator to our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to help support clinical research and innovation.
We're looking for someone with:
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Administrative and typing experience
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
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Experience working with Microsoft Office and database systems
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Minute-taking and diary management skills
Why join us? You'll be part of a supportive team with access to excellent professional development opportunities. We value flexibility, collaboration, and a passion for improving care through research.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the R&I Management, your responsibilities will include:
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Provide high-quality administrative support to the Directors and wider R&I team
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Manage research application processes
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Communicate with internal and external partners
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Maintain and analyse research databases
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Support website updates and servicing meetings
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Onsite
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Minimum of Education (at least 3 GCSE's at grade C or above (or equivalent inc English Language Essential)
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification of experience or training
- RSA III Word-processing or equivalent experience
- Comprehensive IT skills including: email, WORD, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Internet or comparable computer packages
Desirable
- ECDL
- Business or Administrative qualification
- Evidence of further education (Diploma / Degree)
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of clerical and administrative office duties
- Experience of working with MS office programmes
- Experience of working with databases
- Experience of working in a team; working in public services / hospitals or caring environment; experience of organising and supporting meetings (e.g. preparing documents for meetings / minute taking)
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS or in Academia
- Audio typing experience
- Data Management experience Some experience of supporting office finance (purchasing / invoicing etc)
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent Written and Oral communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills i.e. arranging and servicing meetings, seminars and study days
- Accurate typing skills, ability to record accurate minutes
- Excellent telephone skills and comprehensive IT skills
- Knowledge of the administrative systems, practices and processes used in a busy office within a large complex organisation
- Excellent time management skills
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of confidentiality and its importance in the NHS
- Proactive approach, ability to work on own initiative
- Attention to detail and accuracy, methodical and systematic
- Ability to prioritise and plan daily workload to meet deadlines
- Flexible approach to working hours and a willingness to be flexible in the workplace and utilise 'hot-desks' as required
- Enthusiastic and well motivated, with a helpful and positive approach to working; be a team player; be reliable; be adaptable; be supportive
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Minimum of Education (at least 3 GCSE's at grade C or above (or equivalent inc English Language Essential)
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification of experience or training
- RSA III Word-processing or equivalent experience
- Comprehensive IT skills including: email, WORD, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Internet or comparable computer packages
Desirable
- ECDL
- Business or Administrative qualification
- Evidence of further education (Diploma / Degree)
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of clerical and administrative office duties
- Experience of working with MS office programmes
- Experience of working with databases
- Experience of working in a team; working in public services / hospitals or caring environment; experience of organising and supporting meetings (e.g. preparing documents for meetings / minute taking)
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS or in Academia
- Audio typing experience
- Data Management experience Some experience of supporting office finance (purchasing / invoicing etc)
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent Written and Oral communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills i.e. arranging and servicing meetings, seminars and study days
- Accurate typing skills, ability to record accurate minutes
- Excellent telephone skills and comprehensive IT skills
- Knowledge of the administrative systems, practices and processes used in a busy office within a large complex organisation
- Excellent time management skills
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of confidentiality and its importance in the NHS
- Proactive approach, ability to work on own initiative
- Attention to detail and accuracy, methodical and systematic
- Ability to prioritise and plan daily workload to meet deadlines
- Flexible approach to working hours and a willingness to be flexible in the workplace and utilise 'hot-desks' as required
- Enthusiastic and well motivated, with a helpful and positive approach to working; be a team player; be reliable; be adaptable; be supportive
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).
