At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clinical studies and assist with research project administration in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, a leading healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn with a competitive salary and gain a Level 3 qualification.
- Other info: Be part of a compassionate team dedicated to high-quality care and health equality.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in healthcare and make a real difference in people's lives.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths; no prior apprenticeships or relevant degrees required.
The predicted salary is between 36602 - 44736 £ per year.
GET YOUR CAREER STARTED AS AN APPRENTICE AND EARN WHILE YOU LEARN! University Hospitals of Leicester have fantastic opportunities for ambitious individuals to join one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country. Serving the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, we have opportunities to work with experienced staff and develop your future career.
Our Commitment to you is to help you gain a level 3 qualification as an Apprentice Research Administrator, with an 18-month contract. Hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week with a salary of £300 per week for the first 12 months and then the National Minimum Wage dependent on age.
To qualify for the apprenticeship role the minimum criteria is:
- You must have GCSE in English and Maths
- You have not completed an apprenticeship at the same level in business administration
- You do not have a degree in a similar or same subject
This is an opportunity to join the Research & Innovation (R&I) department to work at our National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)-funded Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC). You will join us as an apprentice research administrator in the CRDC based at the Leicester General Hospital site.
The key purpose of this job is to support the clinical studies taking place in the CRDC, alongside other administrators. The post-holder will undertake research project administration tasks and provide general administrative services to assist with the efficient running of the CRDC. The role involves tasks such as:
- organising patient appointments and transport
- maintaining diaries
- updating spreadsheets
- maintaining research site files
- photocopying
- sending letters
- collating and sending documents to commercial companies
- organising meetings
- answering telephone and email queries
- general administrative duties
We are looking for someone who is efficient, has an eye for detail and excellent communication skills. You will be given time for your learning to achieve a level 3 qualification in Business Administration and will be supported by a very experienced Apprenticeship Development team.
If you are interested in joining our team and require further information or an informal discussion please contact: Gail Melvin, CRDC Research Business Manager, by email gail.melvin@nhs.net or telephone: 07950 893428.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, research and education excellence. And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team. This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
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