Research Administrator

Job Overview

Band 3 Research Administrator – Full‑time post (37.5 hours per week) within the HIV, Immunology, Gastro & Hepatology Research Team (HIGH) at the Clinical Research Centre, Southmead Hospital. The role is an entry‑level position aimed at supporting research delivery and providing a career pathway for individuals with administrative experience and strong digital skills.

• Provide administrative support for all research activities in line with study protocol, UK policy, ethical principles and the Trust’s legal requirements.
• Maintain site files, case report forms and all research documentation to ICH‑GCP, ISO 14155 and statutory standards.
• Advocate for the safety and well‑being of participants and staff.
• Promote research within the Trust and wider community.
• Communicate professionally and clearly with participants, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate initiative and act as a professional role model.
• Address concerns promptly and act as an upstander.
• Support and educate colleagues, students and Principal Investigators.
• Work across various research teams and clinical environments.
• Contribute to a sustainable research service.

Essential Criteria

• Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A‑levels, diploma, NVQ3) or equivalent experience.
• Mandatory training for the role and ICH‑GCP certification.
• Competent IT/digital literacy skills.
• Previous administrative or research‑related experience.
• Continuous professional development.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Prioritisation, organisation and decision‑making ability.
• Attention to detail and deadline management.
• Willingness to support junior staff.
• Ability to handle non‑routine enquiries and situations.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience contributing to service improvement or development.
• Mobile for occasional travel as required by the post.

• Part of a small, friendly, high‑achieving research team.
• Supportive training, orientation programme and research study day attendance.
• Opportunity to network within NBT Research Infrastructure of over 120 people.
• Employment by the Research & Development Department – Silver‑accredited ‘Investors in People’ Trust.
• Fixed‑term role aligned with current funding; potential for skill development and progression.

North Bristol NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity, inclusion and safeguarding. The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum level of the band unless they have prior NHS experience at the same band. Annual increments are available for progression.

Applicants who meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two‑Ticks scheme can request further support. The Trust will conduct rigorous pre‑employment checks before the commencement of the post.