Research And Development Team Secretary and Administrator

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in Tees Valley is recruiting for a Research And Development Team Secretary and Administrator. You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the R&D team, manage phone queries, minutes, and use MS Office tools to meet deadlines and coordinate study meetings.

The role requires strong organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to work across services with emphasis on confidentiality and adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• Diploma/NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent.
• ITQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Key skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 or O Level/GCSE in Maths and English, Grade C or above.

Skills

Literacy and numeracy

ITQ Level 2

Minute taking

Education

Diploma/NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Research And Development Team Secretary and Administrator

The closing date is 09 November 2026

There is an exciting opportunity to join our welcoming research and development team ! We are one of the UK's most active research trusts, who deliver mental health and learning disability research over the whole Tees, Esk & Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust.

We operate from two bases Flatts Lane Centre, Normanby & Foss Park Hospital, York. This role is based at Flatts Lane Centre, where free parking is available.

We are a passionate and inspiring team who strive to make research accessible for all our service users, families/ carers and staff. If you enjoy a challenge, like variety in your work and would like to make a difference.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated, conscientious and supportive individual to join our team. Ideally with a "can do" attitude, able to multi task and prioritise their workload and communicate confidently and effectively, building strong working relationships with a variety of services and people.

The role isto provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to all members of the R & D team and the role is pivotal in the day to day running of the team. It will include general office duties, answering the phone, using software for example Outlook, Microsoft, Excel , meeting deadlines, taking minutes, and attending study meetings when required.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We are an anti-racist organisation. We believe racism and discrimination have no place within our Trust and are committed to creating a culture where everyone can thrive. We are seeking people whose behaviours and values align with this commitment, and who are willing to actively promote inclusion, challenge discrimination and support equity for all.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma/NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent
• ITQ Level 2 or equivalent
• Key skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 or O Level/GCSE in Maths and English, Grade C or above

Experience

• Minute taking
• Secretarial / Administrative experience in a clinical or research environment
• Experience of handling monies and working within financial guidelines

Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of secretarial / administrative procedures
• Ability to undertake associated tasks ensuring adherence to defined procedures and guidelines
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications - Word, Excel, Outlook
• Understanding of confidentiality and the associated legal and policy requirements
• Working knowledge of research terminology

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.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust