R&I Support Administrator

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support research and innovation functions. The role involves providing detailed administrative assistance for clinical trials, managing events, and handling financial tasks. Candidates should have experience in administrative roles, possess strong IT skills, and be capable of working efficiently under pressure. This position offers various benefits including 27 days of annual leave and discounts through a Blue Light Card.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working in an administrative role.
• Experience of planning and completing work in an efficient manner.
• Experience of supporting events.
• Experience of working in the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for events and publicity.
• Support financial tasks including requisitions and invoice confirmation.
• Carry out admin tasks for clinical trials.
• Liaising with individuals and teams across the Trust.

Skills

Organizational skills

IT skills

Ability to work in high-pressure situations

Ability to handle competing demands

Teamwork

Education

Competency-based level 3 qualification

GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Basic financial monitoring systems

Job description

The primary purpose of the post is to provide comprehensive and confidential administrative support to functions within Research and Innovation including: supporting research study set-up and delivery, supporting events management, monitoring finance, rostering and training systems, and general administrative and secretarial tasks. This role will be based in the Research & Innovation offices at Central Park Hub, Newton Heath.

Main duties of the job

• Internal and external liaison with individuals and teams across the Trust and more widely.
• Providing administrative support for events and publicity.
• Carrying out a range of admin tasks to support the effective delivery of clinical trials, including data entry.
• Supporting financial tasks, including requisitions, invoice confirmation and petty cash.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job responsibilities

Please see detailed job description and person specification.

The primary purpose of the post is to provide comprehensive and confidential administrative support to functions within Research and Innovation including: supporting research study set-up and delivery, supporting events management, monitoring finance, rostering and training systems, and general administrative and secretarial tasks.

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Competency-based level 3 qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. NVQ, RSA) or equivalent experience
• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, including in English and Maths

Experience

• Experience working in an administrative role
• Experience of planning and completing work in a systematic, efficient and timely manner to meet deadlines
• Experience of Microsoft office packages and working with files and folders
• Experience of taking minutes
• Experience of supporting events
• Experience using basic financial monitoring systems
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Experience of working within a mental health setting

Knowledge

• Knowledge of national guidance and policies relating to research governance, data protection and confidentiality
• Knowledge of recruitment to research studies
• Knowledge and understanding of regulations relevant to research
• Knowledge of procurement procedures

Skills

• Ability to work at an appropriate level of autonomy
• Exceptional quality and accuracy of work
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to handle competing demands simultaneously, to prioritise work, meet deadlines and deal with an unpredictable work pattern
• Ability to sustain concentration with frequent interruptions
• Excellent IT skills, including preparing presentations, producing minutes, working with databases, spreadsheets, word processing and internet

Other

• Ability to work in high pressure situations
• Ability to travel across Greater Manchester to support events and activities relevant to the role

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.