Band 3 Administrator - Diabetes and Bariatric Research Team

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Job Overview

Research Administrator - Band 3 - Diabetes and Bariatric Research Team

Are you looking for a new challenge in a team with a fast-developing portfolio of research?

We are advertising for an organised, enthusiastic and friendly administrator to join the Diabetes and Bariatric Research Team.

The post will be part of a high-performing research team and will provide administrative, financial and invoice management support.

The successful candidate will be proactive, organised and will enjoy being part of a team that are striving to improve patient care through high quality research.

As part of this friendly team you will help us to deliver our portfolio of research/governance/commercial studies and contribute to improving the care for this group of patients.

This role will offer an opportunity to develop administrative and finance skills through supported, hands on experience but also ongoing training in finance management and research processes.

If you would like to learn more about the role please do get in touch, we welcome informal visits.

Please contact [email protected] and [email protected] or telephone 0117 414 8125

Main duties of the job

The post-holder must be competent in managing databases, excel spreadsheets and all microsoft programs. Training and support will be provided.

We are looking for someone with experienced administrative skills to support the research delivery teams and liaise with external organisations. Effective written and interpersonal communication is essential due to the nature of the role.

We are a well established research team offering a friendly and supportive work environment with access to relevant learning and training opportunities to support your development.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The post holder will have;

• Excellent communication skills
• A good working knowledge of the full range of Microsoft Office applications
• Previous administrative experience including dealing members of the public, prioritising and organising work, including filing

They must be able to communicate effectively with all groups of staff and patients via telephone, email and face-to-face.

The Main Duties Of The Post Will Involve

• Providing administrative support to the research teams as appropriate:
• Entering data on to databases
• Sending questionniares to patients
• Collecting Patient Reported Outcome Measure Scores from patients
• Administration of research study documentation.
• Maintaining accurate study records on individual study databases and the Trust R&D database.
• Providing support to the research team by:
• Typing and amending documents
• Photocopying, printing, sending emails as and when required
• Using initiative to manage own workload independently, referring to Line Manager when difficulties are encountered
• Promoting systems and excellent communication between research infrastructure team and external parties and ensure this is maintained by:
• Attending team meetings to provide/receive feedback
• Ensuring there is an effective system in place for passing on messages
• Maintaining a safe and secure working environment for self, internal and external visitors
• Handling personal, sensitive (commercially and otherwise), confidential information.
  

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Level 3 qualifications (such as A levels, diploma level 3, NVQ 3 etc) or equivalent qualifications or relevant experience
• Maintain mandatory training required for the role
• Undertake and maintain ICH-GCP certification

Work Experience

Essential criteria

• Competent IT/digital literacy skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service
• Previous administrative or relevant experience
• Demonstrates continuous professional development (CPD).
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills
• Able to prioritise, organise, and make decisions in relation to own work with support
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Willingness to support junior staff
• Able to deal with non-routine enquiries and situations

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Experience in administrative or research-related tasks.
• Experience in working to protocols, policies, and procedures

Desirable criteria

• Experience in contributing to service improvement or development

Persoanl Qualities

Essential criteria

• Adaptability and flexibility to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to work under pressure and promote a positive working environment

Desirable criteria

• Ability to be mobile to meet the needs of the post

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
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Important

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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