Job summary Research Administrator An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Research Administrator focusing on audits in the Research and Development Department based in the Horizon Centre at Torbay Hospital. The Research Team is looking for someone who is highly motivated and passionate about clinical research. You will work with a variety of research professionals in a friendly, supportive team environment and will help with the audit of clinical trial data. Our research portfolio has steadily grown over the last year so this would be an exciting time to join and help facilitate further growth as we take on more varied trials across more disease sites. A large part of the job will involve working across a number of computer systems and ensuring all relevant paperwork has been correctly recorded in patient notes and research site files. Communication between consultants, nurses, clinical teams, trial admin, support departments, trial sponsors and patients will be a key part of the role to ensure that our trial patient data is accurate and uploaded in a timely manner. Main duties of the job We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person with excellent organisational, prioritisation, administrative and communication skills; A good eye for detail is essential, and you will need a high degree of flexibility as well as strong time management and excellent IT and literacy skills. We require you to have the ability to build effective working relationships, be highly motivated and undertake tasks on your own initiative. If you would like to find out more about the Research Administrator role please contact Sarah Knight - sarahknight2nhs.net About us The Research and Development Department works to support the safe conduct of research in accordance with the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice guidelines. We work across the organisation, supporting research in a variety of clinical specialties and departments. We provide expertise from setting up studies to support, facilitate and provide guidance on the administration of the compliance and other related aspects of the clinical study. Why work with us - 1 (pagetiger.com) Date posted 01 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 388-7055881-A&C Job locations Torbay Hospital Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7AA Job description Job responsibilities Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. Job description Job responsibilities Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. Person Specification Knowledge, experience and qualifications Essential oGood standard of general education to include GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent oKnowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office packages, including Outlook, word, Excel and PowerPoint oDemonstrate the ability to use a range of communication methods to deal effectively with internal and external personnel oAble to demonstrate recent experience of complex and varied admin duties oExcellent communications and interpersonal skills oExcellent organisation skills oAbility to prioritise and respond to changing demands oHigh attention to detail and accuracy oAbility to work on own initiative oAbility to priories workload in order to meet deadlines oAbility to work as part of a team and contribute effectively to team development oGood interpersonal skills oAbility to multitask oDemonstrate an appreciation of how own actions will help to maintain a high quality service oMotivated and pro-active Desirable oNVQ 3 - Business Administration oRSA Typing qualification oAbility to train and supervise others oExperience of working within a research environment oExperience of working to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations oPrevious experience of setting up office / administrative systems oExperience of working within the NHS Person Specification Knowledge, experience and qualifications Essential oGood standard of general education to include GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent oKnowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office packages, including Outlook, word, Excel and PowerPoint oDemonstrate the ability to use a range of communication methods to deal effectively with internal and external personnel oAble to demonstrate recent experience of complex and varied admin duties oExcellent communications and interpersonal skills oExcellent organisation skills oAbility to prioritise and respond to changing demands oHigh attention to detail and accuracy oAbility to work on own initiative oAbility to priories workload in order to meet deadlines oAbility to work as part of a team and contribute effectively to team development oGood interpersonal skills oAbility to multitask oDemonstrate an appreciation of how own actions will help to maintain a high quality service oMotivated and pro-active Desirable oNVQ 3 - Business Administration oRSA Typing qualification oAbility to train and supervise others oExperience of working within a research environment oExperience of working to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations oPrevious experience of setting up office / administrative systems oExperience of working within the NHS 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 Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Torbay Hospital Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7AA Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)