Job overview

An exciting opportunity to start or develop your career in NHS research

Are you organised, enthusiastic and looking for an exciting opportunity to develop a career in research?

We are looking for a Research Administrator to join our friendly and supportive research team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in research and would like to gain valuable experience supporting the delivery of clinical and observational research within the NHS.

You do not need previous research experience or research-specific qualifications. We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals who are looking to develop their skills and begin a career in research. Full training and support will be provided.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is:

• Enthusiastic about developing a career in research.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable communicating with a wide range of people, including patients and healthcare professionals.
• Confident using computers and able to learn new systems.
• Accurate and attentive to detail, particularly when working with data.
• A good team player who is willing to learn and support colleagues.
• Professional, approachable and compassionate when communicating with patients.

Previous research experience is not essential. 

If you are enthusiastic, organised and excited to learn, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Research Administrator, you will play an important role in supporting our clinical research teams to deliver high-quality research that can ultimately improve patient care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the delivery of clinical trials and observational research within the NHS.
• Providing administrative support to clinical research nurses and wider research teams.
• Entering and maintaining accurate research and patient data.
• Communicating with patients and research participants, including arranging and organising appointments.
• Coordinating appointments and helping ensure research visits run smoothly.
• Supporting researchers and clinical teams with the day-to-day delivery of research studies.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring information is handled appropriately and confidentially.
• Working collaboratively with members of the research and clinical teams.

Working for our organisation

We are based at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, however our research spans the three main hospital sites-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. 

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. 

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. 

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. 

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.