Research Administrator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a research administrator to join our busy and dynamic research management team at the Leicester Diabetes Centre based atthe University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. Leicester Diabetes Centre is a partnership between the NHS, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, and is academically affiliated with the University of Leicester. The post will involve liaison with all grades of staff in a multi-disciplinary department therefore the ability to communicate clearly, calmly, and effectively with a broad range of people is important., This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and highly motivated administrator to support clinical research studies taking place at the Leicester Diabetes Centre/Patient Recruitment Centre. The post holder will work alongside other administrators to provide support to the Trial Managers/Coordinators and Research Nurses in all aspects of research project administration and will provide general administration services to assist with the efficient running of the LDC/PRC and the trial management team. The role involves tasks such as data entry, mailbox management, arranging & facilitating meetings (including booking rooms, minute taking), site file management (including photocopying/scanning & filing), contacting patients to arrange appointments, arranging transport and/or travel reimbursement for patients, producing appointment/results letters, ordering of supplies, logging of all study expenditure and archiving.

The successful candidate will be able to use a range of Microsoft Office applications, be competent in data entry and manage their own time and work with minimal supervision. Organisational skills and ability to work on your own and as part of a team are essential. The post requires flexibility and the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. NHS Experience in a research environment is preferred but not essential.

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.