Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship
Junior Research Administrator
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At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.
For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.
We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.
And we’re just getting started.
From 2027, we’ll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden—a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof. This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.
Could you be part of this future? Make us more.
Job Overview
The NIHR Moorfields Clinical Research Facility (‘CRF’) and Research and Development department requires a Junior Research Administrator to join the Research Administration Team.
The post holder will support both the Research and Development (R&D) department including the Clinical Research Faculty (CRF) providing administrative support to the development and implementation of clinical trials and other research studies within Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Taking a lead role in ensuring high quality administrative service is provided to the CRF and R&D management Team at all times. This post is essential to the delivery of a flexible and supportive service to investigators, their teams and their patients participating in a range of clinical research trials undertaken within the Trust.
The post holder should have keen interest in Clinical Research.
If you are interested in the role please apply as soon as possible as vacancy will close as soon as we have enough applications.
DUE TO CURRENT SALARY CRITERIA, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for the delivery of high quality reception and administrative services to patients, visitors and staff within the clinical research facility.
- Responsible for providing support to the Study / Clinical teams/ Governance and contracts during set-up, maintenance and close-out of clinical studies.
- Assist with the coordination, completeness and accuracy of NIHR/HRA documents and submissions – distribute documents as required.
- Support Research Portfolio Managers by processing study amendments and study applications, assisting with monitoring on studies and assisting with annual study reports to the REC.
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What’s in it for You?
At Moorfields, we invest in you—your growth, your wellbeing, your future.
You’ll Join a Flexible, Supportive Organisation Offering:
- Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- 24/7 independent counselling support
- Career-long learning and development opportunities
- Excellent transport connections
- Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
- Manage the Research and Developments email mailbox and where required allocate enquiries to appropriate members of the research portfolio manager team. Field queries (e.g. guidance on ethics applications, sponsorship queries, general research queries etc.
- Liaise and work effectively with the R&D department and all members of the multidisciplinary team in order to assist with the conduct of research studies.
- Work with the Operations team to produce monthly CRF Newsletters, including proof reading and circulation.
- Maintain an optimum level of stock for office supplies. Ensure that stationary orders are submitted promptly and distributed correctly.
- Be responsible for procurement of new equipment, furniture & fittings and ensure that purchases are underpinned by maintenance contracts where appropriate.
- Assist CRF staff with publicity and promotion of the CRF including open days and PPI events as requested
- Develop systems and processes which ensure the smooth running of the facility and adhere to information governance requirements to protect patient data and confidentiality.
- Act as a point of contact for external enquiries from patients and professionals contacting the CRF and R&D department, signposting them appropriately to other members of the team.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to A level standard or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Recognised computer literacy course or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
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- Experience of providing secretariat support to meetings (including formal minute writing, preparation of agenda etc.)
- Diary management and co-ordinating meetings and events
- Experience of managing information systems and developing databases and spreadsheets
- Experience of setting up and managing filing systems
Desirable criteria
- Experience of clinical study/trial data administration
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.
Moorfields Eye Hospital does not charge applicants any recruitment or sponsorship fees. Our website and published contact details are the only authorised channels for applications and verification of job offers.
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us
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- MEH Staff Benefits (PDF, 919.1KB)
- MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Jacqueline Parkin
Job title: Research Administrator
Email address: jacqueline.parkin2@nhs.net
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