University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Apprentice Research Administrator
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University Hospitals of Leicester have fantastic opportunities for ambitious individuals to join one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country. Serving the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, we have opportunities to work with experienced staff and develop your future career.
Our Commitment to You
We are committed to helping you gain a level 3 qualification as an Apprentice Research Administrator, with an 18-month contract.
- Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: £300 per week for the first 12 months and then the National Minimum Wage dependent on age
Minimum Criteria
To qualify for the apprenticeship role, the minimum criteria are:
- You must have GCSE in English and Maths
- You have not completed an apprenticeship at the same level in business administration
- You do not have a degree in a similar or same subject
About the Role
This is an opportunity to join the Research & Innovation (R&I) department to work at our National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)-funded Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC). You will join us as an apprentice research administrator in the CRDC based at the Leicester General Hospital site.
Leicester’s Hospitals host one of 21 CRDC’s across the country that offer rapid set-up of commercial research and dedicated facilities and staff to the life sciences industry. We deliver high volumes of commercial clinical trials in the NHS. For more information on the CRDC please see our website: Commercial Research Delivery Centres | NIHR
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Key Purpose
The key purpose of this job is to support the clinical studies taking place in the CRDC, alongside other administrators. The post-holder will undertake research project administration tasks and provide general administrative services to assist with the efficient running of the CRDC.
Responsibilities
The role involves tasks such as:
- Organising patient appointments and transport
- Maintaining diaries
- Updating spreadsheets
- Maintaining research site files
- Photocopying
- Sending letters
- Collating and sending documents to commercial companies
- Organising meetings
- Answering telephone and email queries
- General administrative duties
Requirements
We are looking for someone who is efficient, has an eye for detail and excellent communication skills. You will be given time for your learning to achieve a level 3 qualification in Business Administration and will be supported by a very experienced Apprenticeship Development team. For more information about undertaking a level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship in our Trust please see this video: Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.
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Contact Information
If you are interested in joining our team and require further information or an informal discussion please contact: Gail Melvin, CRDC Research Business Manager, by email gail.melvin@nhs.net or telephone: 07950 893428
About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Gail Melvin
- Job Title: CRDC Research Business Manager
- Email Address: gail.melvin@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 07950 893428
Our Strategy
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
Our Four Primary Goals
- High-quality care for all
- Being a great place to work
- Partnerships for impact
- Research and education excellence
We will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- We are compassionate
- We are proud
- We are inclusive
- We are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
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