Research Administrator

Transformationunitgm; Torquay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Health Service Trust is seeking a highly motivated Research Administrator for its Research and Development Department in Torquay. This full-time role requires excellent organisational and communication skills as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office. The successful candidate will support clinical research audits, ensuring accuracy in trial data and effective communication among various professionals. A positive and vibrant working atmosphere awaits in this well-supported role, ideal for individuals passionate about clinical research.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education to include GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Experience of working within a research environment.
• Experience of working to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audits of clinical trial data within the Research Team.
• Communicate effectively with consultants, nurses, and support departments.
• Record relevant paperwork accurately in patient notes and research site files.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to multitask

Education

GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent

NVQ 3 – Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Main area Trust Wide Corporate Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract 12 months (Fixed term / Secondment) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job ref 388-7386667-CORP

Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/01/2026 23:59

Research Administrator

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

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 - [emailprotected]

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

• Good standard of general education to include GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
• Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office packages, including Outlook, word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to prioritise and respond to changing demands
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to priories workload in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute effectively to team development
• Ability to multitask
• Demonstrate an appreciation of how own actions will help to maintain a high quality service
• Motivated and pro-active
• NVQ 3 – Business Administration
• Ability to train and supervise others
• Experience of working within a research environment
• Experience of working to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations
• Previous experience of setting up office / administrative systems
• Experience of working within the NHS

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
• Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
• Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

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