Research Administrator Assistant

Tal; Taunton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working options

Blue Light Card

Career development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Research Administrator Assistant to support the delivery of high-quality clinical research across Somerset. You will work with the Clinical Research Team to administer, set up, maintain and close studies, while ensuring accurate record keeping and excellent participant support.

This permanent, full-time role is based across sites including Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital.

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS or similar organisation setting.
• Experience in clinical data collection or audit.
• Experience handling personal confidential information.
• Proficiency with MS Office and electronic file management.

Responsibilities

• Support setup, maintenance and closure of clinical research studies.
• Assist with administration and governance documentation.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and participant support.
• Contribute to data management and reporting if required.

Skills

Data entry

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

English GCSE

Maths GCSE

A-levels

NVQ Level 3 in Business and Administration

Degree or working towards

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Join our Clinical Research Team and help shape the future of healthcare

Are you an organised and detail-focused administrator looking for a rewarding role within the NHS? We are seeking a Research Administrator Assistant to support the delivery of high-quality clinical research across Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research studies while helping ensure participants receive an excellent experience throughout their research journey.

As a Research Administrator Assistant, you will work closely with the Clinical Research Team to support the safe and effective delivery of research studies in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and research governance requirements. You will play a vital role in the administration, setup, maintenance and closure of clinical research studies while ensuring accurate record keeping and excellent participant support.

Based across sites including Musgrove Park Hospital, Yeovil District Hospital and other Somerset locations, this role offers variety and the opportunity to work alongside experienced research professionals making a real difference to patient care and future treatments.

If you are passionate about administration, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and want to contribute to innovative healthcare research, we would love to hear from you.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we’re committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you’ll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it’s a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

Computer qualification (e.g. European Computer Driving License, MOST) or ability to demonstrate a high standard of proficiency in MS Office and electronic file management. Microsoft Office, in particular Microsoft Word, Excel and Access

Good standard of education: English, Mathematics, and a science GCSE (or equivalent)
Educated to A-level or Level 3 Advanced Diploma
Degree or working towards
NVQ level 3 (or equivalent experience) in business and administration

Experience

Experience of working in the NHS or similar organisation/setting
Experience in clinical data collection or audit
Experience of dealing with patients or the public
Dealing with personal confidential and or sensitive information

Data management including writing and running reports.
Research Governance knowledge
Medical terminology knowledge
Experience working with medical records.

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.

Band

Band 3

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

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