Research Administrator

Job overview

This post is for internal candidates to South Tees Trust and North Tees Trust. If you are not currently working within the trust your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting research studies developed within the Academic Cardiovascular Unit (ACU). The key duties will be to provide administrative support to ACU, oversee the completion of project set-up tasks, proactively gather information on projects and act as a contact point for local researchers. This work will help ensure that high quality data is stored on researcher activity, increased regular communication from the ACU to researchers and that research projects progress through relevant processes as efficiently as possible. The role will also involve the development and management of research databases and randomisation systems.

The post holder will be tasked with achieving set deadlines but can manage their own time in co-ordinating their different responsibilities alongside responding to ad hoc requests.

Main duties of the job

• Provide administrative support to ACU staff on request
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of ACU logs
• Record and monitor upcoming deadlines for projects
• Communicate requirements of funders and monitor progress
• Pass on information to other ACU team members and wider R&D teams, both locally and nationally – including  the local study set-up team, research team leads and clinical support services, so they can advise on capacity to deliver research.
• Ensure communication with non-R&D stakeholders too and that all relevant departments are informed of potential activities
• To be the key contact for researchers who wish to conduct research involving the ACU and answer queries from researchers promptly and efficiently, acknowledging all communication, and ensuring efficient flow of information
• Play a coordinating role, acting as the link between the ACU, South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust Research & Development office and investigators, service leads, networks and other stakeholders.
• Provide guidance, support and assistance to any new ACU team members and research staff within the organisation
• Support activities in training staff in Trust processes and systems on a one to one basis or in small groups

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.