Research Administrator

We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and well-organised Research Administrator to join the Research Management & Support Office and provide essential administrative support to the Trust's research governance and approval processes. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support high-quality research within a busy NHS environment. Working under the supervision of the Research Support & Governance Manager, the post holder will support the co-ordination, tracking and administration of research projects across the Trust. The role is suited to someone with strong administrative skills, a methodical approach to work and an interest in supporting research that improves patient care. The Research Administrator will support the Trust's research notification and approval systems, ensuring applications are complete, accurately recorded and progressed through Trust processes and the Health Research Authority (HRA) Approval framework. This involves detailed administrative work, use of IT systems and liaison with researchers and Trust departments. The post holder will manage a defined caseload of studies, maintain accurate records on the Research Management Database (EDGE), support the issuing of R&D approval letters and assist with monitoring research activity., The post holder will provide high-quality administrative support to the Trust's research governance and approval processes under the supervision of the Research Support & Governance Manager. The role involves managing a defined caseload of research projects and supporting the Trust's research project notification and approval system, requiring good organisation, attention to detail and the ability to follow established procedures accurately. The post holder will check research applications to ensure required documentation is complete before progressing through Trust approval processes and the national Health Research Authority (HRA) Approval system. This requires the ability to apply guidance, work methodically and identify missing information. The role includes tracking authorisations and approvals, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the timely issuing of R&D approval letters. The post holder will input and maintain research project information on the Research Management Database (EDGE), support monitoring of research activity through progress reporting and data collection, and provide day-to-day administrative support to researchers. The role requires good communication skills, teamwork, flexibility, and effective workload management within defined procedures and Trust policies.

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.