Administrator

About the role

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated individual to support the effective day-to-day running of the Centre for Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) diagnosis and research. This key role combines operational coordination with administrative and secretarial support to consultants, scientists, and the diagnostic laboratory team, ensuring the smooth delivery of patient diagnostics, clinical care, and research activities.

Responsibilities

Managing schedules, preparing reports, maintaining accurate patient and sample records, organising meetings and training sessions, and acting as a first point of contact for patients, clinicians, and external stakeholders. The post offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally commissioned NHS diagnostic service and internationally recognised research programme, while developing skills in administration, project coordination, and research support within a collaborative and supportive environment.

About you

You will have relevant administrative experience, with sound IT skills and familiarity with standard software packages, and work accurately and methodically, showing strong organisational ability and attention to detail. You will be confident handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality, with a clear understanding of data protection and health and safety requirements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to liaise effectively with colleagues, clinicians, patients and families, while your flexible and professional approach will support the efficient delivery of diagnostic and research activities within the Centre.

Diagnostic team

The Diagnostic team consists of 3 hospital consultants, 5 scientists, 1 senior NHS Administrator. The successful candidate will work closely with our NHS administrator to liaise with referring clinicians, parents, patients, laboratory team, external diagnostic centres in Southampton and London and with central administration for forms and procedures provide support to the diagnostic team.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Robert Hirst on or .

As part of the University's ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people's lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you'll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not only our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Vacancy terms

Part time (0.4FTE, 14 hours per week), fixed term contract until 31 March 2027.