Job summary We are recruiting for a Research & Development (R&D) Administrator to join our team on a 12 month fixed-term contract to provide varied administrative support to the Director of R&D, the Head of R&D, and other senior team members. This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week) based at the Warneford Hospital where you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the department, managing diaries, organising meetings and events, and assisting with reporting processes. If you have previous experience supporting senior staff, have excellent communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, we would love to hear from you Main duties of the job Arranging meeting and events, managing diaries, assisting with reporting processes and other duties as required Recording of meeting minutes, as well as the dissemination of relevant information to meeting attendees as require Support R&D managers with management of HealthRoster admin duties and staff leave procedures Respond to all queries, correspondence, and telephone calls in a timely and professional manner. Initiate action where possible and report progress as appropriate. Employ judgement to ensure that messages and actions are prioritised and brought to the attention of the R&D senior management team with any relevant supporting information. Support with data collection, collation and processing to assist with the completion and dissemination of regular reports and data requests. Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties About us Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount Pension scheme Lease car scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 267-CS6707575 Job locations Warneford Hospital Oxford OX3 7JX Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Secretarial/Admin Qualification, such as BTEC or NVQ4 or equivalent experience Desirable RSA III Word-processing (or equivalent) Experience Essential Substantial experience working as a PA/secretary at senior manager level Knowledge and experience of office administration, including arranging and servicing meetings, taking and transcribing minutes Desirable Administration experience in a healthcare or public sector environment, such as the NHS Skills Essential IT literate, able to use Microsoft Office with excellent keyboard skills Excellent verbal and communication and interpersonal skills and ability to identify the key messages and areas for action arising from telephone and personal conversations Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Secretarial/Admin Qualification, such as BTEC or NVQ4 or equivalent experience Desirable RSA III Word-processing (or equivalent) Experience Essential Substantial experience working as a PA/secretary at senior manager level Knowledge and experience of office administration, including arranging and servicing meetings, taking and transcribing minutes Desirable Administration experience in a healthcare or public sector environment, such as the NHS Skills Essential IT literate, able to use Microsoft Office with excellent keyboard skills Excellent verbal and communication and interpersonal skills and ability to identify the key messages and areas for action arising from telephone and personal conversations 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. Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Warneford Hospital Oxford OX3 7JX Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)