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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Research Admin Coordinator

The closing date is 02 July 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead our research admin team which has a fundamental role in bringing research opportunities to patients in our care. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to build excellent relationships with staff from across our organisation, overseeing and coordinating the timely set up of research trials.

You will be responsible for a team of staff, ensuring high standards of administrative processes over the life cycle of a research study from the set up to the close down of our trials. We are committed to building on our proven track record and establishing ourselves as one of the best research teams in the UK.

Main duties of the job

  • This role involves being the first point of contact for researchers and assisting the Senior R&D Management Team in ensuring that high quality systems are established to support the timely delivery of research projects, without compromising on our commitment to maintaining strong research governance standards. The post holder has overall responsibility for:
  • Managing a team of research administrative support staff
  • Managing the feasibility, set-up and approvals process for research studies in accordance with national guidelines/regulations
  • Monitoring study close-down activities to ensure staff are routinely processing studies for archiving
  • Providing training and advice on best research practice
  • Monitoring the compliance of research activity against the legislation which governs health and social care research

About us

Why Work With Us

We are an enthusiastic and motivated department which focuses on bringing research to our organisation and improve the lives of our patients and staff. We work with a diverse range of staff from across the whole organisation and are committed to learning and development.

We provide expertise from setting up studies to support, facilitate and provide guidance on the administration of the compliance and other related aspects of the clinical study.

Details

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7233197-A&C

Job locations

Horizon Centre

Torbay Hospital Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • This role involves being the first point of contact for researchers and assisting the Senior R&D Management Team in ensuring that high quality systems are established to support the timely delivery of research projects, without compromising on our commitment to maintaining strong research governance standards. The post holder has overall responsibility for:
  • Managing a team of research administrative support staff
  • Managing the feasibility, set-up and approvals process for research studies in accordance with national guidelines/regulations
  • Monitoring study close-down activities to ensure staff are routinely processing studies for archiving
  • Providing training and advice on best research practice
  • Monitoring the compliance of research activity against the legislation which governs health and social care research

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • This role involves being the first point of contact for researchers and assisting the Senior R&D Management Team in ensuring that high quality systems are established to support the timely delivery of research projects, without compromising on our commitment to maintaining strong research governance standards. The post holder has overall responsibility for:
  • Managing a team of research administrative support staff
  • Managing the feasibility, set-up and approvals process for research studies in accordance with national guidelines/regulations
  • Monitoring study close-down activities to ensure staff are routinely processing studies for archiving
  • Providing training and advice on best research practice
  • Monitoring the compliance of research activity against the legislation which governs health and social care research

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent experience
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent leadership skills

Desirable

  • Management qualification
  • GCP training
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent experience
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent leadership skills

Desirable

  • Management qualification
  • GCP training

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horizon Centre

Torbay Hospital Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horizon Centre

Torbay Hospital Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Trust Lead Research AHP

Kathryn Bamforth

kathryn.bamforth@nhs.net

01803656635

Details

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7233197-A&C

Job locations

Horizon Centre

Torbay Hospital Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


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