Research & Development (R&D) Administrator in Oxford

Oxford Health Research and Development (R&D) Department supports cutting edge Mental Health and Community research that seeks to improve patient outcomes and care. We are seeking a proactive and detail oriented R&D Administrator to join our team to provide high quality administrative support across the Department. You will be well organised, flexible, have good attention to detail and be able to manage a varied workload. In return, we offer a friendly and supportive working environment.

Main duties of the job:

• Administrative support across the R&D Department, including word processing, document formatting, meeting support and senior diary management.
• Attendance at meetings, taking accurate minutes, producing action logs, and distributing key information in a timely manner.
• Supporting event planning and coordination (e.g., away days, small conferences).
• Day to day management of bespoke and non bespoke R&D systems (training will be provided).

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional:

• Higher Education qualification (i.e. A Level / NVQ Level 3 standard), or equivalent/previous experience in an Administration Assistant role.

Knowledge Requirements - Essential:

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Conversant in the Internet and the use of web based systems.
• Knowledge of secretarial and administrative procedures.
• Understanding of information governance and security in relation to patient data.

Knowledge Requirements - Desirable:

• Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance and data protection.

Additional Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills - Essential:

• IT literate and confident in the use of IT systems and web based communication tools, such as Microsoft Teams.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and deliver team objectives.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritise sometimes conflicting workloads and manage own time effectively.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload in a challenging and demanding environment.

Additional Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills - Desirable:

• RSA III Typing/Word Processing, or equivalent.

Experience - Essential:

• Relevant office administration experience, including arranging and servicing meetings and taking and transcribing minutes.
• Administrative experience in a healthcare environment, such as the NHS.
• Experience of maintaining efficient paper and computerised office filing systems.

Experience - Desirable:

• Administrative experience in a clinical research environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Benefits:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression.
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development.
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service.
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Lease car scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Mental Health First Aider.
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply).
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.

Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Oxford, OX4 7JX, United Kingdom.