Senior Administrator for Research & Innovation

We are ideally looking for someone with a broad and varied NHS hospital administration background who also has experience of line managing other team members. We need someone who can provide a high standard of administrative and secretarial support to the Research & Innovation Department ensuring a professional, efficient and confidential service at all times in order to ensure that the directorate runs as smoothly as possible.
The post holder will work closely with our teams of clinical research nurses, midwives, research governance facilitators and administrators working across a diverse portfolio of clinical trials. They will also need to work autonomously and will be responsible for implementing administrative processes including management of Trust meetings, and minute taking. Responsible for ensuring progress on meeting actions are tracked to be delivered within agreed timescales, dealing with matters often as directed by the Research & Innovation Senior Management Team.
The post holder will also be responsible for promoting research within Trust departments, and supporting colleagues and local investigators to deliver high quality research activity to support patient care. The role requires flexibility and the ability to work as a team member and under own direction. The post holder will be required to work across both Worthing and St Richards Hospitals with occasional travel to other sites if needed., + To deal with complex queries from a wide range of organisations and individuals in a professional and sensitive manner, ensuring confidentiality at all times. On occasions, this may involve handling a caller who is upset or aggressive.
+ To present a professional, welcoming and helpful image to staff, other organisations, the public and press.
+ To be aware of the environment within which the Research & Innovation Department operates so as to ensure the effective and appropriate use of their time through prioritising appointments, dealing with correspondence and dealing with senior staff from the NHS and other organisations.
+ Make and receive phone calls, taking messages, dealing with telephone and email enquires appropriately and sensitively and professionally.
+ Forge and build collaborative relationship with other departments and staff in the Directorate, to work effectively in managing priorities
For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Administrator to join our clinical trials team based across both Worthing and St Richards Hospitals for a secondment/fixed term opportunity. This exciting position will provide the ideal opportunity to develop clinical research experience and build on existing administrative and managerial skills. Professional development opportunities will be supported and encouraged, including leadership training.
The post is 37.5 hours per week, weekdays only. Part time hours/flexible working would be considered.

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack