# Research Administrator

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Farnham Road Hospital (Mental Health Unit)
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Administrator
- **Grade:** Band 3
- **Salary:** £27,106 - £28,850 Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS
- **Contract type:** Fixed term: 6 months (contract will be extended for the right candidate)
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Job share, 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-18T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-02T11:11:54.942Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Surrey/Chertsey/Surrey_Borders_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Corporate/Corporate-v8311804
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8311804?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.sabp.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated individual to join our fast-paced Research & Development team at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support across a portfolio of research studies and departmental activities, including maintaining research databases and records, coordinating participant recruitment, appointments, meetings and communications, supporting compliance and financial processes, and assisting with the day-to-day operation of the department. The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail and organisational ability, confidence working with confidential information and databases, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator to contribute to the smooth delivery of NHS research and provide a professional and welcoming service to research participants, staff and visitors.

### Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide efficient administrative support to the Research & Development team, including maintaining research databases and records, coordinating participant referrals, appointments and communications, organising meetings and maintaining documentation. The role will also involve supporting research compliance, producing routine reports, processing financial administration, maintaining equipment and stock records, and providing a professional and welcoming service to research participants, staff and visitors.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job

## Person Specification

### Education

**Essential**

- Educated to A level standard (or equivalent)
- NVQ Level 4 in business administration or equivalent experience in an office environment (1 year)

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience of working autonomously to tight deadlines
- Demonstrable skills in Microsoft Office applications

**Desirable**

- Experience of working in a research environment
- Experience of working in an administrative position in the NHS

## Documents

- [vacancy links (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2727)
- [carers information (pdf, 604.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2716)
- [pension scheme booklet (pdf, 5.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3102)
- [conflict of interest - esr (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3101)
- [jd research administrator (pdf, 264.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10632569)
- [sabp competency profile map (pdf, 672.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2714)
- [mindful employer information (pdf, 195.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2715)
- [benefits of nhs pension scheme (pdf, 264.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2717)

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