Band 4 Research Administrator/Coordinator-Research and Development

NHS

  • Birmingham
  • £27,485-30,162 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
To provide a comprehensive and full ranging administration/Co-ordination service. Working in conjunction with colleagues, service users and stakeholders to provide an efficient service.It is essential that the post holder exercises initiative and judgement using acquired skills and knowledge, maintaining confidentiality at all times. The post holder will provide an empathic and sensitive point of contact for service users.The post holder will be responsible for the day to day training and supervision of other administrators/Co-ordinators and clerical support workers.Interviews will be face-to-face, held in MIDRU Building, Heartlands HospitalMain duties of the job*To provide a comprehensive and full ranging administration/co-ordination service, working in conjunction with colleagues, service users and stakeholders to provide an efficient service.*It is essential that the post holder exercises initiative and judgement using acquired skills and knowledge, maintaining confidentiality at all times. The post holder will provide an empathic and sensitive point of contact for service users.*The post holder will be responsible for the day to day training and supervision of other administrators/Co-ordinators and clerical support workers.*Knowledge and use of various Microsoft Office Software programmes including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access (database) to produce letters, presentations, reports and other relevant correspondence*To develop and maintain an efficient individual filing system to include correspondence, reports, documentation relevant to the department*Create databases to collect and monitor information to assist with the collection and provision of statistical data as required and the ability to extract, manipulate, analyse complex data sets and communicate them in an easy to understand manner*To undertake typing which may include touch type from audio and/or copy type from written documentation which may include letters, emails, reports and any other correspondence as requiredAbout usUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£27,485 to £30,162 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number304-1095013Job locationsHeartlands HospitalBordesley Green EBirminghamWest MidlandsB9 5SSJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • * Good General Education (eg. GCSE English and Maths A-C GCSE LEVEL 9-4
  • * Business Administration NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in an Administrative environment
ExperienceEssential
  • * Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience
  • * Experience of working in a Secretarial/ Administrative role with a proven track record of problem solving
  • * Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience
  • * Good Organisational skills
  • * Able to use own initiative and deal with the unpredictable
  • * Able to work under pressure and to multi-task
  • * Able to work to deadlines
Desirable
  • * Experience of working in a busy environment
  • * Experience of working in Healthcare
  • * Previous experience of transcribing formal minutes
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • * Good General Education (eg. GCSE English and Maths A-C GCSE LEVEL 9-4
  • * Business Administration NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in an Administrative environment
ExperienceEssential
  • * Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience
  • * Experience of working in a Secretarial/ Administrative role with a proven track record of problem solving
  • * Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience
  • * Good Organisational skills
  • * Able to use own initiative and deal with the unpredictable
  • * Able to work under pressure and to multi-task
  • * Able to work to deadlines
Desirable
  • * Experience of working in a busy environment
  • * Experience of working in Healthcare
  • * Previous experience of transcribing formal minutes

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