Research Support Assistant
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People is seeking a Research Support Assistant to help deliver safe, ethical and well‑managed research by providing expert study, governance, administrative and events support within a values‑driven organisation.
Main duties
* Study Support and Governance Administration
o Assist development and implementation of research policies and SOPs to demonstrate compliance under local frameworks for research governance.
o Develop and maintain a good understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the associated requirements necessary to assure compliance within the team and the organisation.
o Set up and maintain study site files to the standards required by GCP.
o Ensure that all studies at the end of their lifecycle are archived appropriately, undertaking relevant processes and maintaining effective and accurate records.
* General Administration
o Act as a first point of contact, both internally and externally, for advice on research matters signposting as appropriate.
o Deal with all enquiries and queries in an efficient and timely manner as the research team’s first point of contact.
* Finance Administration
o Assist with costings and work on research grant applications.
o Work with the finance department and research manager to ensure accurate accounts and budgeting.
* Events Management
o Support the research team in the development and delivery of research events.
o Coordinate and set up research project workshops and meetings, including sourcing venues, resources and arranging transport and refreshments.
Requirements
* Good level of standard education, good standard of numeracy and literacy.
* Good organisational and problem‑management skills.
* Experience of working in a busy administration environment.
* A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in administration in a healthcare or commercially relevant setting.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* IT skills, competent in using Microsoft Office.
* Experience working with databases and reporting tools.
* Experience of note taking and action logging at meetings.
* Will be subject to a Standard DBS check and comprehensive pre‑employment screening, including employment referencing covering the past five years.
Benefits
* Free onsite parking when at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
* Opportunity for current NHS pension scheme members to transfer their membership.
* Eligibility to join the blue‑light card discount scheme and Company Shop.
* Life Assurance.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
* Free tea, coffee and fruit while at the Hospice.
* Free access to an employee assistance programme.
* Well‑being support and access to Mental Health First Aiders.
Important notes
* The closing date is 21 April 2026.
* This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
For further information about this role, please contact Wendy Gamble, Research Manager at Wendy.Gamble@Rainbows.co.uk.
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