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Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity* for 12 months due to the improvement in service delivery.
*Secondment Opportunity – Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The Candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Research & Development team as an Administrative Assistant. This is a part time post of 18 hours per week and will be for a fixed term period of 12 months. The role will support the Research & Development team, with a focus on providing the clinical research delivery team with administrative support, including filing, scheduling of appointments, archiving and data related tasks including use of the electronic research management system. The postholder will also provide general administration support to the team, including minute taking and organisation of meetings, and will work collaboratively within the Research & Development Team. The post will be based at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, however there may be the need to travel to other Forth Valley sites, including Falkirk Community Hospital.
Clinical research experience is desirable but not essential.
Attention to detail, strong administrative, organisational and communication skills, in addition to excellent IT skills and a methodical approach are key requirements, along with a proven ability to work as part of a team.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.
For informal enquiry please contact,
Emma McDonough (Research & Development Lead) Emma.McDonough@nhs.scot or Shirley Mitchell (Senior R&D Advisor) Shirley.mitchell2@nhs.scot
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
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