Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Research & Development Team as a Senior Research Administrator. This is an essential role working alongside administrative & clinical staff to ensure clinical research trials are set up & conducted in a timely manner and according to protocol as well as liaising with external commercial sponsors & other stakeholders. The role of the Senior Research Administrator is to provide senior oversight of junior members of the administrative staff with support and direction from line manager. Under the guidance of line manager, undertake a supervisory role of the Research Administrator (RA) and the Research Administrative Assistant (RAA), delegating duties appropriate to their level and in line with their job descriptions. To undertake higher level duties to support senior staff in line with job description. To lead in the set-up, co-ordination, preparation and implementation required for running a research study whilst always working to current regulatory guidance and Trust Policies and standard operating procedures (SOP's). Main duties of the job Provide senior oversight of junior members of the administrative staff with support and direction from line manager Working with stakeholders to ensure the smooth facilitation and implementation of study set up across the site. Liaise with various UK organisations to facilitate timely collection of regulatory documentation to ensure study deadlines are met. Undertake complex data entry using computerised and / or paper based systems ensuring responsibility that the data is accurate, timely, consistent and up to date. Provide effective communication with R&D offices, investigators and the multi-disciplinary team, pharmaceutical companies, and research organisations. Oversee the study close out including close-down visits. Under the direction of the Trust Archivist, lead the research study team in archiving trial/study documentation, contacting various departments once studies are closed. To oversee the accurate and timely financial data upload to RADICO (internal finance system), working closely with the Finance lead, Radico lead and delivery teams. Responsible for the oversight of EDGE (internal research database) including data entry and cleansing, documentation, amendments and version controls. Participate in regular meetings and co-ordinate, action or implement any processes as directed by the Senior Management Team. Completion of self-audits of projects and processes, working with the Trust Audit and Project Monitoring Officer. About us The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 156-6845933 Job locations Royal Cornwall Hospital Research & Development, Knowledge Spa, Royal Cornwall Hospital TR1 3HD Truro TR1 3HD Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to diploma level or equivalent RSA III or equivalent word processing experience Experience Essential Data management/clinical research experience Excellent knowledge and experience of using computerised data systems e.g. Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook Experience of note and/or minute taking Desirable Experience of working with the NHS Experience of working within a research environment IT systems (Unit 4/PAS/NHS Mail) Management/supervisory experience Practical & Intellectual Skills (including any special knowledge) Essential An understanding of the clinical research process including ethical submissions, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research governance Excellent organisational and interpersonal sills Excellent Computer literacy skills Ability to supervise a team and to co-ordinate / delegate responsibilities as appropriate and in line with job descriptions. Desirable Medical Terminology Experience of organising meetings Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to diploma level or equivalent RSA III or equivalent word processing experience Experience Essential Data management/clinical research experience Excellent knowledge and experience of using computerised data systems e.g. Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook Experience of note and/or minute taking Desirable Experience of working with the NHS Experience of working within a research environment IT systems (Unit 4/PAS/NHS Mail) Management/supervisory experience Practical & Intellectual Skills (including any special knowledge) Essential An understanding of the clinical research process including ethical submissions, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research governance Excellent organisational and interpersonal sills Excellent Computer literacy skills Ability to supervise a team and to co-ordinate / delegate responsibilities as appropriate and in line with job descriptions. Desirable Medical Terminology Experience of organising meetings 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). 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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address Royal Cornwall Hospital Research & Development, Knowledge Spa, Royal Cornwall Hospital TR1 3HD Truro TR1 3HD Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)