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Prif leoliad
Admin
Gradd
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Cyfnod Penodol: 18 mis (18 months contract)
Oriau
Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
193-7588812COR
Cyflogwr
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Tref
Reading
Cyflog
£24,937 - £26,598 per annum
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18/01/2026 23:59

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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Research Assistant BCC

NHS AfC: Band 3

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

Trosolwg o'r swydd

This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and proactive Oncology research Team within the Berkshire Cancer Centre at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated administrator who enjoys supporting busy teams and ensuring research activity runs smoothly day to day. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an administrative or coordination role within a healthcare setting – it does not require previous research or academic experience.

The post holder will work closely with research nurses, coordinators, and clinical teams to provide comprehensive administrative support across a range of research studies.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Main duties of the job

  • Provide day-to-day administrative and clerical support to the research team.

  • Maintain accurate study files and records, including correspondence, meeting notes, and data logs.

  • Schedule meetings, take minutes, manage diaries, and handle general correspondence.

  • Support study start-up and ongoing maintenance by assisting with document filing, data entry, and communication with clinical areas.

  • Organise supplies, stationery, and stock control for research studies.

  • Liaise courteously with staff, patients, and external research partners, ensuring confidentiality and professionalism.

  • Assist in maintaining finance records, raising purchase orders, and processing invoices where required.

  • Support audit and compliance activity, ensuring documentation meets regulatory standards.

This is primarily an administrative role supporting research operations. While you will gain valuable exposure to clinical research, the post is not intended for those seeking to conduct independent research or pursue a PhD.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts in the South East. Our Research & Innovation Department is nationally recognised for its breadth and quality of studies.

You’ll be joining a welcoming, collaborative, and supportive team where initiative, teamwork, and professional development are encouraged. Informal visits are welcomed and encouraged.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has strong administrative experience, ideally in a healthcare, university, or office environment.

  • Enjoys coordinating busy workloads and communicating with a wide range of people.

  • Can work accurately and methodically, following set procedures.

  • Has good IT skills (Microsoft Office, databases).

  • Is keen to support NHS research delivery but not necessarily seeking an academic research career.

Manyleb y person

Education, Qualifications, Experience & Training

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with passes at grade C or above.
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, employment or voluntary work (2) Willing to undertake further education.
  • Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Proven experience of working within a team.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • RSA Typing Level 2 - 3
  • Educated to Degree level
  • Good Clinical Practice and EU Directive Training
  • Previous experience of administration or clerical work.
  • Working knowledge of NHS information systems.
  • Experience of clinical audit

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Excellent organisation skills
  • Proven ability to prioritise and manage own workload
  • Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal, including courteous telephone manner.
  • Proven ability to work on own initiative.
  • Able to work flexibly to meet service needs
  • Clear understanding of confidentiality issues - knowledge of Caldicott and GDPR / Data Protection Act requirement
  • Attention to details
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Knowledge of NHS administrative systems.
  • Awareness of Clinical and Research Governance.

Personality and Personal Attributes

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to work. Able to participate with a rotating shift pattern
  • Ability to produce timely accurate and useful information tailored to needs of patients
  • Ability to work across Trust and Network sites as required to deliver the demands of the service.

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

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Gofynion ymgeisio

Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

Application numbers

Candidates to be capped at 25 applications per 1WTE position to be recruited

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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol

Enw
Emma Vowell
Teitl y swydd
BCC Research team lead
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
Rhif ffôn
0118 322 6536
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Level 2, North Block

London Road

Reading

Berkshire

RG1 5AN

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