Job vacancy: Apprentice Research Administrator, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester

Job summary

Main area: Diabetes Research
Grade: Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship
Contract: 18 months (18 months fixed term)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 358-8031858-COR

Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Leicester General Hospital
Town: Leicester
Salary: £15,600 Per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 24/08/2026 23:59

Apprentice Research Administrator

Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Leicester’s Hospitals host one of 21 CRDC’s across the country that offer rapid set-up of commercial research and dedicated facilities and staff to the life sciences industry. We deliver high volumes of commercial clinical trials in the NHS. For more information on the CRDC please see our website: Commercial Research Delivery Centres | NIHR

We are looking for someone who is efficient, has an eye for detail and excellent communication skills.

You will be given time for your learning to achieve a level 3 qualification in Business Administration and will be supported by a very experienced Apprenticeship Development team. For more information about undertaking a level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship in our Trust please see this video:

https://vimeo.com/675414138/a162744509.

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria

Maths and English GCSE level grade C – A*or GCSE grade 4 – 9 or Functional Skills at level 2 or above

Experience

Essential criteria

Evidence of good written skills
Able and willing to follow instruction and learn new tasks
Willing to learn and to take responsibility for their own development
A commitment to completing the apprenticeship end point assessment (EPA)

Desirable criteria

Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Administrative experience
Any exposure to handling sensitive/confidential information (even at a basic level)

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential criteria

Able to work flexibly as part of a team with examples of working with others in a team to achieve things
Good communication skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours

Analytical and Judgement skills Skills

Desirable criteria

Understanding of Confidentiality and GDPR legislation

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

Able to attend work at the required times
Willing to organise own workload

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Desirable criteria

Awareness of Equality & Valuing Diversity Principle

Other requirements specific to the role

Desirable criteria

Other requirements specific to the role

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.