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Research & Innovation Administrator

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool, L9 7AL £32,073 – £39,043 a year Permanent Posted 9 September 2026 Apply by 23 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool

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Role description

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen within the Research & Innovation Team based at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for a Research & Innovation Administrator. The primary location for the post is on the Aintree Site but there may be a requirement for the post holder to also work from the Royal Liverpool site on occasions. The post demands an enthusiastic and flexible person for 37.5 hours per week to provide comprehensive administrative support.

Main duties of the job

You will work alongside the research teams and will be responsible for providing administrative support within the Approvals team. This involves ensuring effective systems are put in place to maintain records and store data confidentially research data. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate some knowledge and experience regarding the approvals process to include ethical and governance review.

About us

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.

We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.

We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-CEF-322-26

Job locations

Aintree

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a team player, with research experience, and an individual who possesses sound computer skills and administrative experience. The successful applicant will have excellent communication ability, both written and verbal, be well organised and committed to providing an efficient service.For informal enquiries please contact:- Nicole.Clamp2@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent knowledge

Experience

Essential

The ability to work effectively with senior clinical and academic staff
Comprehensive IT skills including word, excel, access, powerpoint, internet and any relevant computer packages
Experience of managing information systems
Using relevant electronic systems to extract information into usable report formats
Demonstrable experience of administrative working and procedure
Understanding of professional statistical issues
Experience of data entry and validation techniques and the ability to develop and maintain databases
Relevant experience working in the health service and research environment
Awareness of the standards of ICH-GCP guidelines and the Research Governance Framework
Able to pay attention to detail
Ability to analyse complex information, interpret and/or present in a clear, comprehensive format
Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge

Essential

Team player with the ability to multi-task, be decisive and use own judgement

Skills

Essential

Excellent organisational skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to draft minutes and meeting agendas
Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage own work priority
Highly professional approach to work, in particular in dealing with confidential information
Effective time management skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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