Research Administrator
The closing date is 09 June 2026
The post holder will provide administrative support of Clinical Trials activity for the Cancer Research Team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. They will work closely with Research Nurses, Clinical Trials Support Officers, Clinical Trials Administrators, Study Investigators and the R&I Directorate to support the day to day administrative duties in a busy office environment.
Flexibility is essential to this role and this will be reciprocated by the Senior Research Nurse or Head of Research & Innovation.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a well‑rounded individual, who is able to work effectively in a busy office environment. The role requires a high level of organisation, prioritising tasks, computer skills, communication at all levels of the organisation and the ability to work independently. The role also requires the individual to move supplies (collection/delivery) around the hospital site, using the equipment provided. Most importantly, confidentiality and patient safety is at the heart of everything we do in research.
Job responsibilities
* To undertake general administrative duties and maintain electronic and paper filing systems as required in support of the team.
* Respond to external and internal telephone queries from staff, patients and others and refer to the appropriate person.
* Collect and deliver investigation results and medications for review by the clinical team, collecting from various departments around the hospital (e.g. Pathology, Pharmacy, Radiology, etc.).
* Organise incoming and outgoing post, referring enquiries to the appropriate person if necessary.
* Organise and collect signatures and documents from doctors and other departments.
* Arrange meetings and book rooms on behalf of the research teams when requested.
* Type letters or other correspondence using templates supplied by the Clinical Trials Units or Trust.
* Anonymise confidential documents in preparation of sending to 3rd party source, using a combination of scanning documents and saving as a PDF.
* Take and record meeting minutes.
* Enter data, with guidance from the Research Team.
* Adhere to Trust and appropriate trial sponsor standard operating procedures (SOPs).
* Assist with annual trial document reviews and close‑out of clinical trials ensuring all documents are present, leading to assisting with archiving.
* Actively participate in the PDPR process as a reviewee.
* Ensure office stationery stock is available at all times and reorder as required.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* ECDL Level 2 or equivalent office‑based experience
* Numeracy and literacy skills
* A levels or GCSEs in English, Maths
Knowledge and Experience
* Previous experience of working in a busy office environment.
* Aware of the concept and application of confidentiality.
* Previous experience of working in a health care or related setting.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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