Research Administrator

Research Administrator

The closing date is 28 July 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Administrator to join our dynamic Neuromuscular research team working within the NIHR Clinical Research Facility and throughout Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.

The Dubowitz Neuromuscular Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital and UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health follows a large number of children affected by a variety of neuromuscular disorders and is a leading international centre for the research, management and therapy of childhood neuromuscular disorders. The Centre is the largest paediatric neuromuscular centre in UK and has a strong research interest in the causes and treatment of muscular dystrophies and other neuromuscular disorders in children. The Centre is part of the MRC Neuromuscular Translational research centre at UCL in collaboration with the adult neurologist team of the Institute of Neurology at Queen Square. Further information on the MRC centre can be found at .

You will be joining an enthusiastic and motivated multidisciplinary team working within a centre of excellence in central London. GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent training and development opportunities and assistance with finding somewhere to live.

Main duties of the job

The Research Administrator will provide support in a clinical and academic research environment for the delivery of clinical research within the GOSH/UCL neuromuscular team and the Clinical Research Facility (CRF).

The post holder will be responsible for providing administrative support to both the clinical and non-clinical neuromuscular delivery teams in organising, attending, and documenting meetings or training events relevant to the start-up, conduct or closure of studies and projects.

The post holder will act as a point of contact for other day to day administrative tasks such as coordination of PI calendars, meeting organisation and supporting the team in the hosting of events and workshops for members of wider neuromuscular networks. The post holder will at times also be responsible for capturing complex clinical data from medical records and research documentation and entering data into electronic systems for non-commercial, investigator led studies or the NorthStar/SMA REACH UK projects ensuring that data is recorded accurately and submitted in a timely manner. This role will involve effective communication with research and clinical teams within the Trust and external stakeholders.

The post holder might be involved with the coordination of study start up activities and the preparation and maintenance of local study documentation relating to: clinical study timelines, recruitment plans and strategy, informed consent forms and amendments.

About us

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values

• Gosh Values
• Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
• Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
• Qualified to 'A' Level/NVQ Level 3 standard or equivalent
• Knowledge of health information management acquired through a relevant specialist qualification or equivalent experience of information handling and analysis gained in a work environment
• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (i.e. science, health, health management, social science)

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience of working on multiple parallel tasks to strict and often tight deadlines
• Experience of managing information systems and developing databases and spreadsheets
• Experience of analysing complex information from databases
• Relevant secretarial/administrative experience (ideally in a health care setting)
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
• Experience of setting up and managing filing systems
• Knowledge and understanding of the Department of Health's Research Governance Framework
• Experience of working in a clinical trial environment in either a pharmaceutical company, NHS Trust or a university

Skills/Abilities

• Computer literate with good IT skills including the upkeep of databases
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels
• Able to handle sensitive and/or confidential informationAble to transcribe data in a timely and accurate manner with excellent attention to detail
• Able to work calmly under pressure in order to manage an unpredictable workload and perform to tight deadlines
• Ability to extract, compile and interrogate data
• Good organisational skills including the ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work autonomously and use own initiative with minimal day to day supervision

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.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Address

UCL Great Ormond Street Institute for Child Health

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a yearpro rata per annum inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

271-R&I A

Job locations

UCL Great Ormond Street Institute for Child Health