Trials Administrator | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 pa or pa pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7847390/188-THQ030326 |
Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic trial administrator to join our clinical research project management team, based at the NIHR Clinical Research Facility, Southampton General Hospital. The appointed candidate will work alongside the CRF clinical research team, supporting administration for a varied portfolio of research trials.
The University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is one of the UK's most successful healthcare organisations. Clinical research is a core activity of the Trust and UHS aims to become one of the top 10 clinical research NHS organisations in the UK. Our clinical research facility provides a comfortable, safe environment for participation in clinical trials, embedded in the heart of one of the UK’s largest NHS teaching hospitals.
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHSwe’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
- Provide general administrative support, including filing, typing, fielding telephone calls and arranging meeting dates, times and venues as directed by management.
- Act as the first telephone contact for enquiries about trials/research and be confident to provide non-clinical advice to patients/clients/relatives.
- Assist with the Clinical Research Facility administration of research studies.
- You will have experience and understanding of working with Microsoft applications
- Clear and polite verbal communication
- Positive attitude and excellent organisational skills
This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Mar 2026