Band 3 Research Administrator

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 18 June 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Administrator to join our friendly oncology research team here at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

This varied role will involve maintaining study finances, providing administrative support, maintaining accurate records and databases, producing meeting minutes, and acting as a key point of contact for staff and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and experience using a range of IT systems. You will be able to prioritise workload, manage confidential information, and work effectively within a busy team environment. The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate an ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator looking to contribute to high-quality patient-focused research services.

• Good General Education (e.g., GCSE English and Maths A-C). GCSE Level 9-4.
• Business Administration NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in an administrative environment.

• Evidence of working with the general public/patients.
• Evidence of using finance systems.
• Working knowledge of computerized systems & ability to learn quickly.
• Experience in working with Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience using IT systems.
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equality and diversity.
• Recent experience of working in a busy environment.
• Recent experience of working in healthcare.

• Good communication / customer care skills both written and verbal demonstrating sympathy and compassion.
• Ability to deal professionally with enquiries from staff, patients and visitors.
• Good organisational skills and ability to multitask.
• Able to work effectively alone or as part of a team.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Understand confidentiality and apply principles in everyday practice.
• Ability to pay attention to detail with predictable interruptions.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations and sensitive issues.
• Work effectively and flexibly as part of a team to meet the needs of services.
• Confident in dealing with people at all levels.
• Demonstrates a mature, open and flexible approach to work.
• Demonstrates care and compassion.
• Good inter-personal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates reliability, motivation and commitment.
• Ability to travel to multiple sites.
• Experience of minute-taking.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations.

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.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust