# Research Development and Innovation Project Support Officer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-development-and-innovation-project-support-officer/d8d72c53-303e-4fb1-951d-96b75570ef93 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-development-and-innovation-project-support-officer/d8d72c53-303e-4fb1-951d-96b75570ef93.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Whiston Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-09T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-24T00:01:32.208Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Prescot/Mersey_West_Lancashire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Research_Development_Innovation/Research_Development_Innovation-v8156659 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8156659?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sthk.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Development and Innovation Project Support Officer to join our Research Team! Under minimal supervision the Research Support Officer is responsible for the effective and efficient day to day administration of research studies to enable the researcher and study team to fulfil their responsibilities. ### Main duties of the job The Research Support Officer will also provide a comprehensive and high-quality project and administrative support to the Research Management Team, in the promotion, delivery and reporting of Research studies. Provide an effective point of contact for enquiries and communication relating to research studies. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Act as a point of contact for all queries relating to research studies within the Trust internal personnel and external organisations, resolving most queries independently or referring on to the most appropriate member of staff as appropriate. - Supervise the research administrative service using own initiative, reporting any problems to the RDI Co-ordinator and/or RDI Manager as appropriate. - Support the recruitment process for patients into research studies. - Assist the Research teams in preparing study documents for ethical and trust approval. - Co-ordinate and attend meetings, to support, and help to coordinate, the planning of the official opening of a study. - Process all necessary internal and external approvals for research studies to be conducted within the Trust within nationally set timelines. - Prepare and coordinate any local RDI reviews and obtain necessary internal approvals. - Responsible for quality control, checking validity and completeness of the data to provide accurate data sets for statistical analysis. - Co-ordinate appointments/meeting and provide reports when required. - Collection and interpretation of patient information from notes to complete reports. - Completing and sending Forms in a timely fashion to relevant Clinical Trials Units. - Take action to obtain or correct missing or contradictory data while maintaining confidentiality. - Create study logs and ensure data uploaded one on a regular basis. - Ensure adequate study information supplied when required. - Manage study amendments and update files. - Ensure that study information is recorded appropriately on EDGE/REDA and other study information record systems, providing updates regarding study changes. - Attend regular Research team meetings and provide regular updates and progress reports, taking notes/minutes when required. - Ensure research protocols are adhered to, that all healthcare professionals involved in research comply with the NHS Research Governance Framework and that Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is implemented. - Prioritise and manage data queries to resolution in a timely fashion - Liaison with the Research team to clarify discrepancies and establish correct data collection. - Monitor and maintain study databases and other records. - Supervise the tracking of patients to predict when next data collection is required. - Ensure that supplies are available with the correct specimen containers /bottles in preparation for future appointments. - Co-ordinate the processes required for interventional studies. - To assist in the maintenance of outcome monitoring databases and operational processes, which enable the recording of patient recruitment and completion of studies on behalf of the Research Management Team. - Assist the RDI Manager in producing annual reports, annual plans and other departmental documents and presentations as required. - General clerical and office duties including the maintenance of efficient filing systems. - Liase with Clinical Trials Units, Clinical Research Associates and other non-trust staff. - Undertake any other duties deemed relevant to the post and grade. - Provide advice, guidance and assistance in the development of study specific patient tracking and data collection tools for use by the research team - Coordinate the purchase of non-stock items for research studies - Maintain stock control for both the department and research teams, including using the SBS system to re-order stock as required. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Working knowledge of Microsoft office with keyboard skills - There is a requirement for concentration where the work pattern is unpredictable. The majority of the tasks within the role require full attention due to the level of detail; although as first point of contact there will be numerous interruptions thought out the day which may require a change in task. - Exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances is rare - Ensure that other team members know how process & systems work - Keep work systems up to date, neat and tidy - Continual VDU use ### Skills **Essential** - Good interpersonal skills - Ability to liaise with other stakeholders - Highly organised - Team worker - Ability to work under pressure/deadlines - Initiative - Reliable - Good time-keeper - Flexible in approach to work - Meticulous attention to detail - Organised –ability to deliver and maintain daily routine, work in a planned and structured way. - Uses own and others time effectively - Behave in a professional and courteous manner at all times. - Plans workload and tasks in a systematic way, ensure all tasks Use systems and Tools to ensure records and audit trails are clear and up to date. / activities are completed in a timely manner - Recognise own Limitations and seek advice when required ( team approach) - Has a positive attitude to change management ### Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to GCSE standard/NVQ3 or equivalent experience - NVQ/other relevant IT qualification ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Microsoft Office – Excel, Word and Teams - Multidisciplinary working - Previous experience in administration /Project work including minute taking - Working knowledge and experience of the EU Clinical Trials Directive and GCP - Working knowledge and experience of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care - Knowledge of the National Institute for Health Research - Knowledge of the Health Research Authority and the Integrated Research Application System (IRAS) - Prioritise workload - Work with frequent interruptions - Good time management and organisation skills - Uses own and others time effectively - Keep work systems up to date, neat and tidy - Plans workload and tasks in a systematic way, ensure all tasks / activities are completed in a timely manner - Demonstrable experience of working within a research environment **Desirable** - Knowledge of Local Clinical Research Networks - Data Management experience - Experience of supervising staff ## Documents - [blank risk id (pdf, 392.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10462370) - [job description (pdf, 229.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10462368) - [staff benefits at mwl (pdf, 5.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2916) - [personal specification (pdf, 204.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10462369) - [mwl recruitment journey (pdf, 884.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2902) - [important information for candidates (pdf, 128.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=663) - [helpful tips to complete your application form (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2901) ## 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.