Job summary
- Main area
- Renal Research
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 30 hours per week (Initially this post is likely be full time, part time hours considered for the future.)
- Job ref
- 358-7831645-COR-A
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Leicester General Hospital
- Town
- Leicester
- Salary
- £28,392 - £31,157 Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Support Officer (RRFSO)
NHS AfC: Band 4
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Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic Renal Research Finance Support Officer to join our multi disciplinary team and play a lead supporting role in the finance management of our exciting portfolio of clinical research projects.
You will work closely with the Renal Research Manager, Research Governance, Research Nurses and wider members of our clinical research study team.
You will manage administrative and financial support for projects within the research unit .The post holder will be responsible for the management of financial administration including coordinating and maintaining standards throughout all projects and providing project support . They will need the ability to work autonomously, as a strong team member and as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.
The post holder needs to have the ability to work effectively, proficiently and efficiently to gold standard along with the ability to plan and prioritise workload.
The required person must be proactive, have initiative, a strong work ethic and be an excellent communicator. A high standard of written, organisational and numerical skills are required with very strong attention to detail. Previous NHS experience and an understanding of how research in the NHS works is an advantage. The candidate should also be able to work autonomously and plan and prioritise work effectively.
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for the configuring, setting up and maintaining of project finance files and documents in line with Research Finance and Sponsors’ stipulations and processes.
Maintain manual and electronic filing systems accurately.
To be responsible for all required drafting and typing of correspondence, reports and presentation materials.
Provide support as necessary to the project managers, research governance and wider research team in the overall planning, set-up, maintenance and monitoring of key projects.
Communicate information within immediate teams, collaborators and stakeholders both within and external to the department.
Effectively communicate and co-ordinate all finance meeting requirements and the outputs of the meetings including taking the minutes.
Monitor deadlines and ensure any follow-up actions are executed in a timely manner.
Communication with colleagues across the research community and other stakeholders using a range of methods.
Support the team to develop project related documents including finance trackers, spreadsheets , invoices, forecasts and statements.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• Provide high quality financial support to project managers, research governance and the wider research team in the delivery and ongoing management of research studies. This includes working with clinical and non-clinical members of the team and other multi-disciplinary teams.
• To assure effective research compliance with regulatory processes and requirements including facilitating reporting requirements.
• Provide support to the research governance team in line with appropriate guidelines and processes.
• Participate in the maintenance and development of databases and systems.
• To assist the wider research team with financial administration and maintenance of financial research records to a high standard.
• Assist team members with any financial duties.
• To contribute to new starters induction processes as well as training for research team members.
• Act as a point of contact for support and advice to the wider renal research team.
• Support implementation of projects, services, initiatives through timely and relevant information analysis and administrative support, in accordance with the agreed priorities of the team.
• Attend meetings and accurately record discussions in concise, clear minutes.
• Capture actions within meetings and update, maintain and distil action logs.
• Provide high quality project, service, initiative and administrative support including information and analysis and finance reporting.
• Engage and work collaboratively with colleagues and senior stakeholders.
• Assist in producing and updating key documents (using full suite of Microsoft Office tools)
• Provide high quality support to ensure that the finance tasks and activities are planned, managed and delivered effectively.
• Establish and maintain finance files, trackers, folders, databases and requests to invoice.
• Work in an integrated manner with the local teams.
• Ensure all activities meet organisational standards using a range of electronic tools, including Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Be flexible and support members of the research team as and when required with ad hoc requests and additional duties.
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)
Person specification
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
- IT skills including the use of the internet, Word packages, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint and databases
- Demonstrable organisational and time management skills
- Ability to raise requests to invoices, track payments, manage aged debt, reconcile invoices with study activity and liaise with Sponsors appropriately
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with finances
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with administrative/projects delivery
- Demonstrate initiative to deal with challenges
- Experience in a finance department is essential, with a focus on invoicing, accounts payable/receivable, data entry and dealing with figures and contracts.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in establishing collaborative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Previous experience of working within an NHS Trust or clinical research environment
- Experience of working within a project management office structure
- Experience and knowledge of research and processes in the NHS
- An understanding of the importance of maintaining security and confidentiality of information
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Minimum Grade C or above GCSE/Equivalent to include English and Maths
- Specialist knowledge and experience in administrative procedures and systems
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 3 or Business Level 3
- Understanding of clinical research terminology and commercial trial contracts
- Accounting or auditing qualification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Evidence of being a team-player but able to stand back when necessary
- Be positive, motivated and have ability to problem solve
- Ability to motivate staff
- Enthusiasm for the role and ongoing development
Skills
Essential criteria
- Record of delivering to deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to work on own initiative, autonomously and within a team
Desirable criteria
- Basic Project Management skill
Planning and organisation skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable organisational skills
- Able to prioritise and manage own workload in an environment of changing and sometimes conflicting priorities, with minimal supervision.
- Ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Caroline Gardiner-Hill
- Job title
- Renal Research Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0116 2584899
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