# Research Administrator > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-administrator/f1c67eff-6509-4b9b-9dce-127791a311db - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-administrator/f1c67eff-6509-4b9b-9dce-127791a311db.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust - **Town:** Plymouth - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-22T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-08T15:12:25.184Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Devon/Plymouth/University_Hospitals_Plymouth_NHS_Trust/Research/Research-v8141765 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8141765?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for a highly motivated individual with proven ability in administration, data management and data entry to join our Clinical Support Team within Research & Development. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent organisational and communication skills and exceptional attention to detail to join our large multidisciplinary team supporting our Clinical Research staff in all aspects of administrative and data entry activities. If you are looking for a new challenge and to be part of a growing team then this could be the opportunity you are looking for. You will be fully supported with training from our experienced research team. If you are interested and would like to know more about the role, please contact:  Tash Winter – Clinical Administration Manager – 01752 432258  \[email protected\] ***Please note that we would also welcome secondment requests* The University Hospitals Plymouth Research & Development department is based at Plymouth Science Park across two buildings. Potential candidates need to be aware that there are distances they will need to be able to cover between the buildings and the different research clinics based in the main hospital site. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will work as part of the R&D Clinical Support team delivering administration and data entry support for the departments research portfolio of commercial, non-commercial and academic clinical trials supporting the safe conduct of research in accordance with the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice guidelines and provide assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected. ***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.*** ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Research and Governance - Assist the clinical research team in co-ordinating a portfolio of studies. - Participate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and ensures GCP compliance of self and team. - With support, coordinate the study set up process including: Assist in completing Expression of interest / study selection documents Liaise with the study sponsor and research team to gather all relevant study information Prepare submissions for local research and development approval Coordinate site initiation meetings Set up the local site file and any relevant databases and documents for the study - Take a leading role in on-going study coordination including: Conduct regular site file maintenance to ensure study essential documents are version controlled and are maintained according to regulatory requirements Maintain effective communication between the study sponsor and the clinical research team Support local implementation of study amendments Update quality systems to record study information and enrolled patients details Coordinate and prepare documents for patient visits Respond to patients/carers telephone calls (who may at times be distressed) tactfully and professionally Book trial specific investigations and procedures Collecting prescriptions or investigation results Coordinate study monitoring visits Support the research team with data queries and reporting as required Consistently demonstrate the ability to work accurately - Take a leading role in study close out procedures including: Liaise with the sponsor for final monitoring visit Preparing study documents for archiving Liaise with R&D and following archiving procedures - Assist with data entry according to study complexity and ensure that data is transcribed accurately where  required. - Support internal audit and monitoring. - Support appropriate studies within PHNT/UHP and its partner organisations as appropriate. For further details please see attached JD&PS. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Excellent organisation skills - Proven demonstrable experience using Microsoft office packages (spreadsheets/databases/word processing and email) - Ability of communicate clearly with staff and patients - Ability to prioritise workload to respond to changing demands - Excellent telephone manner and written communication - Substantial administrative or clerical demonstrable experience - Previous demonstrable experience within a healthcare setting - Data management demonstrable experience **Desirable** - Understanding of National Institute for Health Research Clinical Network - Understanding of the clinical research process including Good Clinical Practice - Clinical Research demonstrable experience ### Qualifications **Essential** - GCSEs Including Maths & English Grade A-C or equivalent - NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent demonstrable experience **Desirable** - Good Clinical Practice Certification ### Aptitude and Abilities **Essential** - Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to developing a professional service - A flexible approach to work and the needs of the service - Attention to detail ## Documents - [research administrator (pdf, 272.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10440507) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.