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Research Admin/Secretary

Job details
Posting date: 11 February 2025
Salary: £18,700.00 per year
Additional salary information: £18700.00 a year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 07 March 2025
Location: Northampton, NN4 0NY
Company: NHS Jobs
Job type: Contract
Job reference: A5452-25-0004

Summary

As part of our broader research strategy, this role contributes to increasing the number of commercial studies conducted within the practice, expanding patient participation in clinical research, and ensuring studies recruit to time and target. The Research Secretary will work closely with the research team to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency in research delivery. 1. Research Documentation & Administrative Support a. Maintain and organise research-related files, databases, and documentation. b. Assist in preparing, formatting, and proofreading research reports, abstracts, and manuscripts. c. Handle correspondence, including emails and letters, related to research activities. d. Support research grant applications, including document collation and submission tracking. e. Keep research records and data for applications, ensuring accurate documentation for reporting and compliance. f. Assist with completing Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for NIHR portfolio studies. 2. Meetings & Coordination a. Schedule and coordinate research meetings, including preparing agendas and taking minutes. b. Arrange logistics for research-related conferences, training sessions, and workshops. c. Maintain communication with research teams, external collaborators, and regulatory bodies. 3. Compliance & Data Management a. Ensure secure storage of research documents in line with data protection regulations (GDPR). b. Assist in research ethics applications and compliance tracking. c. Maintain a log of research projects, submission deadlines, and approvals. d. Assist with facilitating collaboration and data-sharing between different partner research sites. 4. Financial & Procurement Support a. Assist in tracking research budgets, invoices, and expenses. 5. Research Recruitment & General Support a. Support research recruitment processes, including participant communication. b. Provide general administrative support to the research team as required.