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The Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Administrator/Research Assistant for their YorQuit Study in Cottingham. This role is ideal for highly organised and motivated individuals, including foreign and overseas applicants who require UK work visa sponsorship. With a salary of Band 3, £25,760 to £27,476 per annum, this fixed-term position offers a crucial opportunity to contribute to vital health research.
Job Description
As a Senior Administrator/Research Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of the YorQuit study, a randomised controlled trial funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research. This study explores effective smoking cessation approaches for patients attending lung cancer screening programmes in Hull & East Riding.
Your responsibilities will include identifying potential study participants in collaboration with the lung cancer screening team, providing brief advice on quitting smoking over the telephone, and conducting home visits to collect carbon monoxide (CO) readings. You will also be responsible for managing study documentation, ensuring informed consent is obtained, and maintaining accurate records to facilitate smooth coordination between participants and smoking cessation practitioners. Full training will be provided to ensure your success in this impactful role.
Requirements
- Proven organisational skills and high motivation for study support and participant recruitment.
- Interest in health research, particularly in lung health.
- Ability to work flexibly, including core hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30 - 17:00, with an hour unpaid lunch, and adapting to patient needs.
- Access to your own vehicle and appropriate insurance for travel as part of the role (travel expenses will be reimbursed).
- Right to work in the UK, or eligibility for Skilled Worker (Tier 2) visa sponsorship as advertised.
Benefits
- Competitive NHS Band 3 salary ranging from £25,760 to £27,476 per annum.
- Opportunity to contribute to a significant health research study funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research.
- Full training provided to support your professional development in the role.
- Reimbursement of travel expenses incurred for work purposes.
- Being part of the Humber Health Partnership, a large NHS entity committed to world-class services and a diverse workforce.
Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility
Visa / Skilled Worker (Tier 2) sponsorship is available for this Senior Administrator/Research Assistant position. Foreign and overseas applicants who require a UK work visa are explicitly welcome to apply. If your immigration status is complex or borderline, it is advisable to clearly state your current situation and sponsorship needs in your application to ensure accurate assessment by the hiring team.
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