Job Description

A new opportunity has arisen for a Business Administrative Co-ordinator role at the VPD-Heart and Lung Research Institute Clinical Research Facility (VPD-HLRI CRF).
The VPD-HLRI CRF is a joint project between the University of Cambridge and Royal Papworth Hospital (RPH) to create a world-leading research environment delivering high impact research, directly impacting on global cardiovascular and respiratory health. It Is a state-of-the-art facility for delivery of clinical trials.
The aim of the post-holder is to provide business support to the VPD-HLRI CRF team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the VPD-HLRI CRF unit and to support effective and efficient management of clinical research studies conducted at the VPD-HLRI CRF. They will be responsible for providing a high quality, patient focused, comprehensive operational, secretarial, financial and administrative support service.
We offer a friendly working environment and are interested in your career development with a range of training opportunities available to help you fulfil your potential.
You will be based at the new Heart Lung Research Institute (HLRI) and Royal Papworth Hospital on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Research Team, you will be supporting the work at the VPD Heart & Lung Research Institute Clinical Research Facility.
The successful applicant will be part of the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) team undertaking trials within the Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. They will liaise closely with CRF team members, clinical trial delivery teams, R&D team and study sponsor representatives. They will be expected to operate with minimum supervision in organising and planning their own work activities.
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
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Details
Date posted
19 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
175-2526-RD1468
Job locations
Heart and Lung Research Institute
Papworth Road
Cambridge Bio Medical Campus
Cambridge
CB2 0AY
Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role. Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree or equivalent work experience
• RSA Level 3/advanced keyboard use or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued learning and development

Experience
Essential

• Proven administrative procedures
• Experience of a range of computerised software including Microsoft Office and data management systems
• Knowledge of finance systems
• Knowledge and understanding of the data protection act
• Ability to communicate across organisational boundaries
• Ability to motivate staff
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Flexible and responsive to change
• Ability to treat all employee and other hospital information confidentially
• Ability to develop new ideas
• Ability to make decisions and work on own initiative
• Ability to achieve results under pressure and be self-reliant
• Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate information verbally which may be difficult/sensitive
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to work within a team
• Ability to work flexibly

Desirable

• Experience in data management and analysis using Excel and other software
• Line management experience
• Project management experience
• Awareness of Health and safety issues

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree or equivalent work experience
• RSA Level 3/advanced keyboard use or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued learning and development

Experience
Essential

• Proven administrative procedures
• Experience of a range of computerised software including Microsoft Office and data management systems
• Knowledge of finance systems
• Knowledge and understanding of the data protection act
• Ability to communicate across organisational boundaries
• Ability to motivate staff
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Flexible and responsive to change
• Ability to treat all employee and other hospital information confidentially
• Ability to develop new ideas
• Ability to make decisions and work on own initiative
• Ability to achieve results under pressure and be self-reliant
• Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate information verbally which may be difficult/sensitive
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to work within a team
• Ability to work flexibly

Desirable

• Experience in data management and analysis using Excel and other software
• Line management experience
• Project management experience
• Awareness of Health and safety issues

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration

Skills Required