About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a part of our East Midlands RRDN flexible workforce, the Agile Research Delivery Team.
We are looking at recruiting a Team Adminsitrator to join our Agile Research Delivery Team.
The post holder will be based at one of our East Midlands offices (Paget House, Leicester or Curie Court, Nottingham), however extensive travelling across the region will be expected, and some travel across the East Midlands will be required.
Our flexible Agile Research Delivery Team workforce has built a reputation of excellence, providing researchers with a service to achieve high quality outcomes. We have ambitious plans to expand the team and provide development opportunities to provide the team with the skills required to support the delivery of research in public health, community and social care settings.
Under current UK immigration rules Band 3 roles do not meet the salary or skills requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship by the Trust. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.'
Main duties of the job
The focus for this role is to provide essential administrative support to the Agile Research Delivery Team, helping to set up and deliver NIHR RDN Portfolio studies across the region. You will be an integral part of the RRDN core team, working alongside different professions and organisations to ensure research tasks and data management processes run smoothly.
This role requires a flexible approach to working across varied health and care settings. Your main duties will involve managing general administration for study delivery and using the NIHR Hub for data tasks. You will also be responsible for coordinating meetings, preparing paperwork, and supporting staff recruitment and development processes.
The post holder will need strong interpersonal skills to maintain collaborative relationships with a breadth of stakeholders and partners. Acting as a main point of contact for administrative queries, you will ensure clear communication across the team while maintaining a focus on data protection and confidentiality. You'll work under supervision to support the wider team in maximising research opportunities and improving the service we provide.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
The East Midlands RRDN Agile Research Delivery Team Administrator is responsible for providing essential administrative support to ensure the smooth collection and maintenance of data for studies on the NIHR portfolio. Working under the supervision of senior research staff, you will help ensure the accuracy of documentation to meet the high standards required for health and care research.
Support the Agile Research Delivery Team with general administration related to study delivery, data management, and staff recruitment processes.
Maintain the regional Local Portfolio Management System (LPMS) and use the NIHR Hub to manage spreadsheets, files, and team documentation.
Coordinate team activities by arranging meetings and sourcing venues across the region, while preparing necessary paperwork such as agendas and directions.
Act as a main point of contact for administrative queries, liaising courteously with colleagues and partners across the network to help maximise engagement.
Ensure strict compliance with data protection laws and trust policies regarding confidentiality and security.
Contribute to effective stock control and the ordering of supplies to support research delivery across varied settings.
Work flexibly across the East Midlands region, including travel between sites to meet the needs of the service and our partner organisations.
We are proud to be at the forefront of health and social care research delivery in the East Midlands. Hosted by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, our team relies on this role to ensure research is supported and delivered effectively at every level of health and care.
(Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details on the role)
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Good general standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent including English Diploma level qualification e.g NVQ3/RSA3 etc or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
IT qualification or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Experience of working in an administrative/data management position in a health care setting Knowledge and awareness of the importance of data confidentiality and Information Governance
Desirable
Awareness of research in health and care settings
Skills and Abilities Essential
Good IT skills, to include use of Web applications, Microsoft Office and/or Google Good planning and organisational skills Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage time effectively and work on own initiative Ability to accurately input, collate and present information Ability to work calmly and effectively, seeking support when required Ability to travel for work and current driving licence
Value and Personal Qualities Essential
Team player Adaptable/flexible approach to work Organised with evidence of good attention to detail Commitment to learning and a growth mindset
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 University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address Paget House
2 West Street
Leicester
LE1 6XP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)