Main area Research and Innovation Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Core office hours are 8:00 to 16:00) Job ref 344-0693COR
Employer East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Kent & Canterbury Hospital Town Canterbury Salary £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/11/2026 23:59
Senior Research Delivery Administrator
Job overview
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation trust (EKHUFT) is a large, diverse and complex organisation with an active and vibrant research programme. As part of the Research & Innovation department, you can expect to work with a dynamic and proactive team, who recognise and integrate research as a core aspect of care delivery.
The Senior Research Delivery Administrator role will be part of the research workforce within the Trust and will support the delivery of high-quality research studies. We are looking for an experienced research delivery administrator to help support and expand the large portfolio of NIHR research studies within the Trust.
Applicants should have experience within an administration role, and experience working in an administrative/data research delivery role within the NHS, along with experience of working within a busy environment, dealing with members of the public and working under pressure. Excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, enthusiasm and flexibility are other essential requirements for this post.
The post-holder will be based at Kent and Canterbury Hospital within our well-established research team.
Main duties of the job
The overall purpose of the role is to provide effective and reliable administrative support to the research delivery team to ensure that research studies are delivered safely, effectively, on time and to target. The role will focus on our gynae-oncology portfolio with regular cross-site working required to the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital.
Due to the nature of research and potential fluctuations in study demands and/or workload and staffing levels, it may be necessary for the post-holder to cover additional specialities and/or sites as required. The post holder will ensure the smooth set up and day to day running of cancer research studies, working as part of the cancer research team.
The work will include the timely collection, co-ordination and submission of data, the completion of national and local regulatory documentation and maintenance of a clear audit trail, in accordance with national legislation and local policies. The post holder will be required to develop knowledge of multiple research studies taking place across East Kent Hospitals and to communicate the research programme and strategy to multi-disciplinary staff throughout the Trust.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. Applications are welcome from candidates who already hold an independent right to work in the UK and do not require sponsorship, such as those on a Dependent Partner/Spouse visa. However, we are unable to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship now or in the future, including those currently holding a Graduate Visa (Post-Study Work Visa) where ongoing sponsorship would be required to continue employment.
Qualifications
- Good general education - 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including English language and Maths NVQ level 3 in Business & Administration, or equivalent experience GCP trained with sound working knowledge of clinical research standards & regulations
- ECDL Additional relevant training/experience
- GCP trained
Skills and experience
- previous experience in an administration role
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
- Experience of organising and minuting meetings
- Finance/invoicing experience.
- previous experience in a research administrative role
Governance
- Data protection and confidentiality knowledge
- Understanding of clinical and research terminology
Other
There are lots of great opportunities at East Kent Hospitals, where staff are caring and put patients first, innovation flourishes and you can develop your career. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a local Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work,
there’s never been a better time to join us. To find out more about east Kent visit our website . The Trust fully supports the SAS Doctors Charter and is committed to their development through its CPD Framework.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Name Faye House Job title Lead Research Delivery Administrator Email address [email protected] Telephone number 01227864129 Additional information
Melene Locke
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