Job overview
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) is the largest research active Trust in Liverpool. We host an MHRA accredited Phase 1 Clinical Research Facility and the NIHR Cheshire and Merseyside Commercial Research Delivery Centre. This is an exciting time to join our team as LUHFT becomes part of the wider University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG), alongside Liverpool Women’s Hospital and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. The UHL Group has launched its first five-year strategy, UHL 2030, where Research and Innovation is one of three key enablers of our ambitions as UHLG. As a member of the Research Sponsorship Team, you will support the setup and delivery of research studies sponsored by UHLG partner trusts. You will help our researchers develop and deliver a portfolio of high quality studies addressing the needs of our patients, services and staff.
Main duties of the job
You will provide administrative support to the Research Sponsorship Team, contributing to the efficient setup, coordination and monitoring of the UHL Group’s sponsored research portfolio. You will also support the Head of Research Governance and Sponsorship in maintaining effective systems and processes that ensure high standards of research governance are maintained across the Group. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a background or interest in healthcare research.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As part of the Research Sponsorship Team, you will help ensure all UHL Group sponsored research is delivered in line with established processes, SOPs and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include: • Work collaboratively with researchers, clinical teams and R&I colleagues to support the setup and tracking of sponsored studies across the group • Support compliance with research governance frameworks, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research • Maintain accurate, complete and auditable records across research systems and databases and assist with research IT systems administration • Contribute to reporting and monitoring of study progress against national targets and ensure Sponsor oversight is maintained for all studies • Provide administrative support to the Research Governance Team, including meeting coordination and documentation
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to work in a flexible manner to change priorities
- Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all levels of staff
Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive IT skills including word, excel, access, powerpoint, internet and any relevant computer packages
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to draft minutes and meeting agendas.
- Team player with the ability to multi-task, be decisive and use own judgement
- Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage own work priority
- Ability to read and interpret research protocols
- Able to pay attention to detail
Desirable
- Ability to analyse complex information, interpret and/or present in a clear, comprehensive format
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the standards of ICH-GCP guidelines and NHS Research Governance Framework, the Clinical Trials Regulations and other relevant regulatory / statutory requirements
Desirable
- Understanding of medical terminology.
- Basic statistics
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience working in the health service and research environment
- Using relevant electronic systems to extract information into usable report formats
- Evidence of an ability to prioritise, manage time effectively and meet tight deadlines
- Well motivated with evidence of an ability to work without direct supervision and to use own initiative
Desirable
- Experience of data entry and validation techniques and the ability to develop and maintain databases
- Experience of managing information systems
- Demonstrable experience of administrative working and procedures.
- Demonstrable relevant experience in a demanding office environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to Degree level or equivalent knowledge
- Knowledge of NHS Research Governance Framework, the Clinical Trials Regulations and other relevant regulatory / statutory requirements
- Trained in ICH-GCP
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This advert is for Sponsorship Support Officer with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Jul 2026.
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