Research Administrator
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Hours: Full-time
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Are you finishing your studies and looking for a meaningful first step into the world of healthcare and research? We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing Research Team at Pier Health Group as a Research Administrator.
About the Role
As a Research Administrator, you'll take on a varied and rewarding role that blends administrative support with hands-on involvement in research studies. You'll help with data collection, support clinical research, liaise with participants, and contribute to exciting health initiatives across our practices.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the setup and delivery of research studies, including data collection and participant engagement.
* Assist with pre-screening and recruitment for studies using population health tools.
* Provide administrative support—booking appointments, managing calendars, and maintaining accurate records.
* Help develop content to promote studies via social media, websites, and patient groups.
* Ensure compliance with data protection and research governance standards.
What We're Looking For
Qualifications:
* 2 A-Levels
* GCSE English & Maths (grades 7–9)
Experience:
* No experience required—full training will be provided
Skills and Attributes:
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Confidence using Microsoft Office
* A proactive attitude with great attention to detail
* A team player, with the ability to work independently
* Respect for confidentiality and data protection
Why Join Us?
You'll be joining a team that values development, inclusion, and collaboration. There's even the opportunity to develop clinical skills such as phlebotomy. You'll gain first-hand experience working in research that makes a real impact in primary care—perfect for launching your career in health or social care.
Interested?
We'd love to hear from you Apply now by emailing your CV and a short introduction to:
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Administrator to join our collaborative team, focusing on both active participation in research studies and providing essential administrative support. This dual-role position is designed for an individual who can seamlessly balance hands-on involvement in research activities with the efficient management of administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and communication skills, along with a proactive approach to ensuring the smooth operation of research projects within our primary care research team.
Primary responsibilities
1. Research Involvement
* Conduct population health searches and identify suitable cohorts of potential recruits for current studies. Assist with pre-screening activities.
* Actively contribute to research studies by providing engagement and support to participants, assisting in data collection, and study tasks under the guidance of the research team or as delegated by the Principal Investigator.
* Monitor study equipment, arrange calibration, maintenance and repairs.
* Opportunity to develop clinical skills such as phlebotomy.
2. Administrative Support
* Provide comprehensive administrative support for research projects, including scheduling meetings and clinics, booking participants, managing calendars, and coordinating study timelines with the team.
* Maintain accurate and organised documentation of research activities, records and communications, archiving.
* Manage associated logistics for clinics and studies, including consumables.
* Documenting SOPs and Notes to Files as required.
* Performing tasks using Docmail and AccuRx and other tools as required.
3.Communication and Collaboration
* Produce and update content for website, social media and Patient Representative Groups to share news of research studies.
* Participate in meetings to support all team activities.
4. Compliance
* Data input and quality checks.
* Collating team training certificates and CVs, supplying to study teams.
Person Specification
Qualifications
2 x A-levels
GCSE English & Maths, grades 7,8 or 9.
Experience
Not required. Full training will be provided.
Skills
Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Attributes
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Proactive and solution-oriented approach.
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Interpersonal Skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Work from home
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/09/2025