# Senior Research Administrator > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-research-administrator/db620423-b15c-4960-b376-03056765a115 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-research-administrator/db620423-b15c-4960-b376-03056765a115.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Truro - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-13T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-30T07:31:14.185Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cornwall/Truro/Royal_Cornwall_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Research_Development/Research_Development-v8100127 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8100127?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview To provide senior oversight of junior members of the administrative staff with support and direction from line manager.  Under the guidance of line manager, undertake a supervisory role of the Research Administrator (RA) and the Research Administrative Assistant (RAA), delegating duties appropriate to their level and in line with their job descriptions. To undertake higher level duties to support senior staff in line with job description.  To lead in the set-up, co-ordination, preparation and implementation required for running a research study whilst always working to current regulatory guidance and Trust Policies and standard operating procedures (SOP’s). ### Main duties of the job Provide senior oversight of junior members of Admin Team. Co-ordinate allocated studies from Site Initiation Visits (SIV’s) to completion. Co-ordinate SIV’s and follow up on relevant actions. Coordinate set up and management of study site files. Oversee version control. Oversee monitoring visits. Coordinate completion of Quality Assurance Database (QUAD) findings Attend and take part in the scheduled Study Set Up meetings Oversee modifications process and manage complex modifications Provide cross-cover for teams as directed by departmental lead. Undertake accurate and timely complex data entry using computerised systems. Provide effective communication with R&D offices, investigators and the multi-disciplinary team, pharmaceutical companies, and research organisations. Have a comprehensive understanding of research processes, governance and regulations. Oversee study close out. Oversee archiving of trial/study documentation. Respond quickly and appropriately to all enquiries. Oversee accurate and timely financial data upload to RADICO (internal finance system). Responsible for the oversight of EDGE (internal research database). Participate in regular meetings and co-ordinate, action or implement any processes as directed by the Senior Management Team. Completion of self-audits of projects and processes, working with the Trust Audit and Project Monitoring Officer. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. ## Job Details To provide senior oversight of junior members of the administrative staff with support and direction from line manager. Under the guidance of line manager, undertake a supervisory role of the Research Administrator (RA) and the Research Administrative Assistant (RAA), delegating duties appropriate to their level and in line with their job descriptions. To undertake higher level duties to support senior staff in line with job description. To lead in the set-up, co-ordination, preparation and implementation required for running a research study whilst always working to current regulatory guidance and Trust Policies and standard operating procedures (SOP’s). ## Job Description Provide senior oversight of junior members of Admin Team. Co-ordinate allocated studies from Site Initiation Visits (SIV’s) to completion. Co-ordinate SIV’s and follow up on relevant actions. Coordinate set up and management of study site files. Oversee version control. Oversee monitoring visits. Coordinate completion of Quality Assurance Database (QUAD) findings Attend and take part in the scheduled Study Set Up meetings Oversee modifications process and manage complex modifications Provide cross-cover for teams as directed by departmental lead. Undertake accurate and timely complex data entry using computerised systems. Provide effective communication with R&D offices, investigators and the multi-disciplinary team, pharmaceutical companies, and research organisations. Have a comprehensive understanding of research processes, governance and regulations. Oversee study close out. Oversee archiving of trial/study documentation. Respond quickly and appropriately to all enquiries. Oversee accurate and timely financial data upload to RADICO (internal finance system). Responsible for the oversight of EDGE (internal research database). Participate in regular meetings and co-ordinate, action or implement any processes as directed by the Senior Management Team. Completion of self-audits of projects and processes, working with the Trust Audit and Project Monitoring Officer. ## Responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - An understanding of the clinical research process including ethical submissions, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research governance - Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills - Excellent Computer literacy skills - Ability to supervise a team and to co-ordinate / delegate responsibilities as appropriate and in line with job descriptions **Desirable** - Medical Terminology - Experience of organising meetings ### Experience **Essential** - Data management / clinical research experience - Excellent knowledge & experience of MS systems - Experience of note / minute taking **Desirable** - Experience of working in NHS - Experience working in a research environment - Experience of NHS IT systems - Management / supervisory experience ### Qualifications **Essential** - Diploma Level or equivalent - RSA II or equivalent word processing experience ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 246.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10395244) ## 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.