Job Description
Job summary Main area Research, Administration, Data Coordination Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent: Part-time (15 hours per week) Hours Part time Flexible working Home or remote working 15 hours per week (Hybrid, flexible working over 2-3 days between 8am - 6pm; must be available to work on Mondays & Tuesdays, with 15 hours across 3 days considered.) Job ref 190-1512-DIR-S-A Employer Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Northern General Hospital Town Sheffield Salary £28,392 - £31,157 pa/pro rata for part time staff Salary period Yearly Closing 06/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 18/09/2026 Employer heading Cardiology Research Administrator & Data Coordinator NHS AfC: Band 4 We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers. Job overview A part-time vacancy has arisen in our Academic Directorate of Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Surgery to support the Research Coordinator. The role involves providing administrative support to the cardiology research team and data coordination of cardiology research studies. It is expected that the role will be hybrid, with a mixture of on-site and home-based working. About Us Improving the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease and reducing mortality is essential and requires considerable research activity. Researchers in Sheffield are well placed to contribute to this important area, resulting in a comprehensive portfolio of research projects. Who we are looking for The Directorate is looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Individual to provide a high-quality administrative support service to the Directorate. The applicant must have excellent organisational and communication skills as the role involves liaising with other departments and hospitals as well as nursing, medical and managerial staff and some remote contact with patients. Candidates will need to display accurate keyboard skills and have had experience of managing a diverse workload. Additionally, a commitment to personal training and development, strong IT skills, a flexible approach to working, administrative experience and awareness of research processes and governance are required. Main duties of the job The role of Research Administrator & Data Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative support in the following areas: Research study set up Collection of Accrual data Database maintenance Data collection and coordination of studies Good Clinical Pract
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