Research & Innovation Administrative Lead

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning opportunities

Flexible working options

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde seeks an experienced Research & Innovation Administrative Assistant to support two Research Coordinators in the Sponsor Team. You will manage admin systems, submissions, governance, and communications with researchers across NHS NHSGGC institutions.

Fixed-term 2 years at Gartnavel General Hospital, 36 hours Mon-Fri with flexible working. Visa sponsorship may be considered; right to work must be stated.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Business Administration, Biomedical Science, Biological Science, Nursing, Social Science or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable experience of research administration within NHS, HEI, or equivalent environment.
• Good understanding of research methodologies and terminology.
• Knowledge of NHS administrative and governance systems.
• Experience working within a clinical research or healthcare environment.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent IT skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and internet-based systems.
• Experience developing and maintaining office systems and administrative processes.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Experience building productive stakeholder relationships.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Strong time management, planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to contribute to service improvement and organisational change.
• Awareness of confidentiality and governance in research.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will develop and maintain effective administrative systems to support NHSGGC Sponsored research activity.
• Coordinate document submissions, track approvals and timelines, guide researchers through sponsor processes.
• Liaise with Pharmacy, Nursing, Finance, Imaging and Tissue Services to facilitate study delivery.
• Maintain records and diaries, build relationships with universities and NHS RD offices.
• Support Sponsor Team in monitoring priorities, deadlines, and ensure researchers are informed during approvals.

Skills

Degree in Admin/Science

Research administration experience

Governance knowledge

Excellent communication

IT skills: MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/On

Independent & team work

Time management

Confidentiality awareness

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet-based systems

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde seeks an experienced Research & Innovation Administrative Assistant to support two Research Coordinators in the Sponsor Team. You will manage admin systems, submissions, governance, and communications with researchers across NHS NHSGGC institutions.

Fixed-term 2 years at Gartnavel General Hospital, 36 hours Mon-Fri with flexible working. Visa sponsorship may be considered; right to work must be stated.