Senior Research Administrator - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom - University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator to join the Research and Innovation Directorate at University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an administrator to further develop skills within research to support a wide range of clinical studies. The key roles require the individual to have excellent communication skills at all levels; are confident working in partnerships and on their own, developing relationships and working together as part of a team within the research environment. You need to have a positive attitude and to help develop an effective research culture within UHNM

This role is within a busy research department, subject to frequent deadlines for a large portfolio of clinical trials as such, the post holder will need to possess excellent time management and planning skills. The post holder will work closely with the Principal Investigators and Consultants, the Research Nurses and Trial Coordinators, medical staff, and clinical trials sponsors and representatives.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will ensure consistent and professional administrative and data support to the R&I department and support the teams agreed portfolio of commercial and non-commercial clinical trials. This will require flexibility, the use of initiative and a very high degree of organisational skills.

We are looking for an individual who is committed to providing quality care, highly motivated to learn and develop further and wants to be part of dedicated team with a strong patient focus.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Education

Essential

Desirable

Knowledge, Skills and experience

Essential

Desirable