Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Research Administrative Assistant

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Job summary

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Trust as an Administrative Assistant within the Research Department.

You should have a good standard of education including GCSEs at Grade C or above - including English and Mathematics or equivalent, with practical admin and clerical application and experience which can be demonstrated at interview.

Primarily based within the Research Team at Bolton, the post holder will provide a first class administrative support function. They will need to possess good organisational skills and the confidence to communicate effectively with a variety of people.

Organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload are required to assist the Research Team, who are often very busy with patient workloads.

The post is funded for 12 months in the first instance, and if sufficient funding is identified to continue beyond this period, the post may be extended.

Main duties of the job

General Administration and use of Microsoft Office.

Use of telephone, ensuring accurate interpretation of messages is conveyed to appropriate. personnel, demonstrating a professional manner at all times

Advising/informing appropriate personnel on relevant patients/staff matters, ensuring attention to detail and confidentiality of sensitive information.

To assist the Clinical Trial Assistants to keep all clinical trial files up to date.

Ensure any source data/essential trial documents are filed to the patient's notes appropriately and within a timely manner.

Book rooms and hospitality for meetings and provide support for various meetings as required.

Check stationery stock levels and order as necessary. Check deliveries upon arrival and deal with any issues relating to stationary orders.

Willingness to develop and learn new skills, embracing opportunities such as processing biological samples.

About us

There will be a structured induction and training program to assist in orientation to your role.

Support and training will be provided to the successful candidates, and development of skills and knowledge around research within the NHS will be encouraged and supported.

Date posted

28 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

241-788CD-23-A

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital

Bolton

BL40JR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities for the role can be found in the full job description, along with key requirements for the post holder in the person specification document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities for the role can be found in the full job description, along with key requirements for the post holder in the person specification document.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

GCSE C and above in English and Maths

Desirable

IT Qualification

Experience

Essential

Microsoft Office knowledge and user experience.
Recent administrative / secretarial experience.
Evidence of working within a team.

Skills

Essential

Evidence of handling own workload in a systematic and methodical manner.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Good inter-personal and communication skills.
Ability to prioritise and balance workload.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

GCSE C and above in English and Maths

Desirable

IT Qualification

Experience

Essential

Microsoft Office knowledge and user experience.
Recent administrative / secretarial experience.
Evidence of working within a team.

Skills

Essential

Evidence of handling own workload in a systematic and methodical manner.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Good inter-personal and communication skills.
Ability to prioritise and balance workload.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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