Employer: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The James Cook University Hospital
Town: Middlesbrough
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/02/2025 23:59
Research Administrator
Band 4
Job overview
The key duties include being the first point of contact for Researchers, Study Sponsors, Research Nurses, and the Research Delivery Network for North East & North Cumbria (RRDN NENC). Responsibilities include answering queries promptly, acknowledging communication, and ensuring efficient information flow. The role supports research facilitators through the study setup process from inception to completion, ensuring high volumes of research studies are progressed efficiently.
The post holder will manage their own time to prioritize and coordinate different responsibilities while responding to ad hoc requests.
Main duties of the job
* Provide administration support for the 2 TVRA sites.
* Manage the research studies log using the Cognito database.
* Manage the TVRA email inbox.
* Input and manage all research studies onto the LPMS database.
* Provide support to the TVRA Research Facilitators during the study setup process.
* Hold administrator level user access to the LPMS database, including regular audits of user access levels.
* Provide training sessions for staff using the LPMS database.
* Manage the site shared drive and HUB for all research studies, including document version control.
* Record and monitor upcoming deadlines for projects.
* Process all study amendments following HRA guidelines and deadlines.
* Issue Letters of Access for both NHS and Non-NHS employees.
* Administer all research study contracts from review by the setup team to completion.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.
Working for our organisation
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training program supports staff in developing leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
* Your Leadership Impact
* Leading Your Team to Success
* Service Improvement for Beginners
The leadership and improvement program aims to explore leadership within the NHS, promote Trust values and behaviors, develop leadership effectiveness and skills, and equip you with the necessary knowledge to lead service improvements.
After completing these training sessions, you will have opportunities for further leadership and improvement training.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Knowledge
* Awareness of the importance of the data protection act and confidentiality in research.
* Administrative experience preferably in a healthcare/academic environment.
* Experience of database management.
* Experience of effective dissemination of information.
* Experience of working in NHS research and development environment.
Qualifications
* GCSE in Maths and English (A-C/4-9) or Functional Skills (level 2).
* Knowledge of secretarial and administrative procedures and systems, preferably to Vocational Level 3 or equivalent.
Experience
* Advanced computer/keyboard skills and working knowledge of packages like Word and Excel.
* Self-motivated, with initiative, able to work independently.
* Ability to understand and interpret complex government legislation and guidelines.
* Organisational and time management skills to manage and deliver tasks to tight deadlines.
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
All successful candidates who require DBS clearance are required to pay the cost via salary deduction from their first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity. All individuals are encouraged to apply for this post.
If you have any special requirements to help with your application, email our team at [emailprotected].
The Trust encourages all applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza.
Please be aware that some vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date.
If you are shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address you applied from, so please check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust on the Redeployment Register will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to other applicants.
IMPORTANT - Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached before completing your application form.
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants must provide references from their last 3 years of employment and/or training/education.
Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
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