Senior Research Administrator

2 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the administration the Test-Smart implementation study. This position is funded by a 5-year NIHR Programme Grant aiming to optimise the use of blood tests to monitor long term conditions (hypertension, type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease) in primary care. The Test-Smart study will implement evidence-based testing strategies and accompanying patient and clinician materials in ten general practice sites, and measure rates of testing and patient reported outcomes in the implementation sites, compared to ten control GP practices.

What will you be doing?

  • You will be the first point of contact for the Test-Smart implementation study, communicating with participating GP practices, participants, clinicians and researchers.
  • Your role will include executive support for researchers, budget monitoring, organising and supporting meetings, arranging site visits with participating GP practices, engaging with patient and public contributors, and organising stakeholder events.
  • You will develop and maintain efficient systems and procedures for entering data, data cleaning and resolution of data queries, and will design and prepare a range of documents and study materials.
  • You will keep systematic records, to ensure compliance with the study protocol and international requirements of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
  • You will maintain confidentiality when handling personal identifiable details, in line with data protection requirements
  • You will manage excellent overall administration for all aspects of the study from set up to close down.

You should apply if

You are a pro-active self-organiser. You enjoy taking the lead on designing and implementing new administrative processes to fulfil emerging needs. You enjoy working as part of a collaborative team. You have good attention to detail, excellent IT skills, and you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with busy NHS teams.

Additional information

Contract type: Open-ended with funding until 31/08/2026

Work pattern: Full time/1.0 FTE

School/Unit: Bristol Medical School

Shift pattern: 35 hours per week

This advert will close at23:59 UK timeon 27/06/2024

For informal queries please contact:

Martha Elwenspoek , or

Jessica Watson

Our strategy and mission


We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.


The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

£29,605 to £32,982. Grade G, per annum



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