Job summary
Are you an experienced administrator with a passion for health research? We are looking to expand our team with this newly created role to support the CRN Research Nurse Core team and the Research Strategy and Partnerships teams within the R&D department.
Main duties of the job
You will be approachable, flexible and have excellent communication skills. You will perform general administrative duties. Workload will be varied and you will possess the ability to organise and prioritise your own workload meeting conflicting deadlines.
The Research Strategy & Partnerships Hub (RS&PH), based at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus is a new service that connects researchers, innovators, industry, clinicians and academics to R&D pathways locally and nationally. Offering expertise in funding, networking, collaborations, strategy, commercialisation and delivery of research. For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Anna Beznosyuk, on
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 15th September 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 26th September 2024
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Educated to A level/NVQ level 3 OR GCSE/BTEC with relevant previous experience
Desirable
2. GCP training/Certification
Experience
Essential
3. Experience of working in a busy clerical/office environment
4. Secretarial and/or administrative experience
5. Previous experience of working in the NHS
6. Prioritising, planning and organising own and others tasks
7. Working within guidelines
8. Data entry experience and documentation
Desirable
9. Proven experience of accurate minute taking and able to communicate in a professional manner, verbally and in writing.
10. Previous experience of working in a research active environment.
11. Experience of Google Drive, MS Teams, and project management software useful, social media
12. Experience of using EPIC software for electronic health records
Knowledge
Essential
13. Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
14. Good working knowledge of key Microsoft office packages
15. A demonstrable understanding of good customer service
Desirable
16. Understanding of Information Governance
17. Knowledge of Trust information systems
18. Knowledge of medical terminology
19. Knowledge of healthcare research
Skills
Essential
20. Ability to work as part of a team with good interpersonal skills
21. Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously
22. Ability to organise and manage own time keeping to schedule and deadlines
23. Ability to manage multiple tasks for different projects concurrently
24. Excellent communication skills including telephone, email, face to face
25. Good problem-solving skills
26. Excellent ICT skills including proficient use of Microsoft off packages, database management and the use of managing virtual meeting tools such as Zoom and TEAMS
27. Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy
28. Ability to take minutes to a high standard
29. Ability to work under pressure
30. Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents both electronic and hard copy
31. Willing to adapt and take on and learn new skills
Desirable
32. Ability to develop knowledge of clinical trial protocols and their language
33. Ability to requisition general stock
Additional Requirements
Essential
34. The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
35. Demonstrate an understanding of Trust behaviour and values.
Desirable
36. Take responsibility for own personal development