• Job Description

  Req#: C9344-25-0762?language=en&page=631&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation trust (EKHUFT) is a large, diverse and complex organisation with an active and vibrant research programme. As part of the Research & Innovation department, you can expect to work with a dynamic and proactive team, who recognise and integrate research as a core aspect of care delivery.

  The Senior Research Delivery Administrator role will be part of the research workforce within the Trust and will support the delivery of high-quality research studies. We are looking for an experienced research delivery administrator to help support and expand the large portfolio of NIHR research studies within the Trust.

  Applicants should have at least 3 years of experience within an administration role, and at least 1 year of experience working in an administrative/data research delivery role within the NHS, along with experience of working within a busy environment, dealing with members of the public and working under pressure. Excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, enthusiasm and flexibility are other essential requirements for this post.

  The post-holder will be based at Kent and Canterbury Hospital in Ashford, within our well-established research team.

  Main duties of the job

  The overall purpose of the role is to provide effective and reliable administrative support to the research delivery team to ensure that research studies are delivered safely, effectively, on time and to target. The role will focus on a wide range of research studies across multiple specialities.

  Due to the nature of research and potential fluctuations in study demands and/or workload and staffing levels, it may be necessary for the post-holder to cover additional specialities and/or sites as required. The post holder will ensure the smooth set up and day to day running of research studies, working as part of the research team.

  The work will include the timely collection, co-ordination and submission of data, the completion of national and local regulatory documentation and maintenance of a clear audit trail, in accordance with national legislation and local policies. The post holder will be required to develop knowledge of multiple research studies taking place across East Kent Hospitals and to communicate the research programme and strategy to multi-disciplinary staff throughout the Trust.

  About us

  We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

  Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

  Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

  Details

  Date posted

  04 August 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £27,485 to £30,162 a year PA

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  24 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  344-1585COR

  Job locations

  Kent & Canterbury Hospital

  Ethelbert Road

  Canterbury

  CT1 3NG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

  If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

  If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Good general education - 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including English language and Maths NVQ level 3 in Business & Administration, or equivalent experience GCP trained with sound working knowledge of clinical research standards & regulations

  Desirable

  • ECDL Additional relevant training/experience

  Skills

  Essential

  • At least 3 years previous experience in an administration role

  Desirable

  • Finance/invoicing experience.

  Experience

  Essential

  • At least 1 year of previous experience working in an administrative/data research delivery role within the NHS

  Desirable

  • Experience of working within relevant clinical specialty(ies)

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Good general education - 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including English language and Maths NVQ level 3 in Business & Administration, or equivalent experience GCP trained with sound working knowledge of clinical research standards & regulations

  Desirable

  • ECDL Additional relevant training/experience

  Skills

  Essential

  • At least 3 years previous experience in an administration role

  Desirable

  • Finance/invoicing experience.

  Experience

  Essential

  • At least 1 year of previous experience working in an administrative/data research delivery role within the NHS

  Desirable

  • Experience of working within relevant clinical specialty(ies)

  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

  East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Kent & Canterbury Hospital

  Ethelbert Road

  Canterbury

  CT1 3NG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Kent & Canterbury Hospital

  Ethelbert Road

  Canterbury

  CT1 3NG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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