Job Summary

To support the Research Governance Manager and Research Governance Officer to provide a comprehensive and full-ranging administration within the Research, Development and Innovation. Working in conjunction with colleagues, service users, and stakeholders to provide an efficient service.

It is essential that the post holder exercises initiative and judgement using acquired skills and knowledge, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

The post holder is required to work on their own initiative and manage their own workload; this will require excellent planning and organizational skills. The post holder must be able to communicate information to a wide range of staff groups, including consultants and external stakeholders. The post holder is expected to develop a good understanding of project management and techniques. Using their own judgement, the post holder will be able to prioritize their work effectively.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

The post provides administrative support for the R&D Data Governance team across all UHB sites. From the day-to-day running of the Data Governance team, such as scheduling meetings for internal and external parties (including commercial partners), supporting with the research governance reviews and oversight of data research projects, minute taking of meetings, administrative duties related to the day-to-day running of the service, and diary management.

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value, and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values-driven in all that we do, and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such, we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long-term health condition, mental health, or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.