Senior Administrator/Research Assistant - YorQuit Study, Cottingham, with Visa Sponsorship

The Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Administrator/Research Assistant for their YorQuit Study in Cottingham. This role is ideal for highly organised and motivated individuals, including foreign and overseas applicants who require UK work visa sponsorship. With a salary of Band 3, £25,760 to £27,476 per annum, this fixed-term position offers a crucial opportunity to contribute to vital health research.

Job Description

As a Senior Administrator/Research Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of the YorQuit study, a randomised controlled trial funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research. This study explores effective smoking cessation approaches for patients attending lung cancer screening programmes in Hull & East Riding.

Your responsibilities will include identifying potential study participants in collaboration with the lung cancer screening team, providing brief advice on quitting smoking over the telephone, and conducting home visits to collect carbon monoxide (CO) readings. You will also be responsible for managing study documentation, ensuring informed consent is obtained, and maintaining accurate records to facilitate smooth coordination between participants and smoking cessation practitioners. Full training will be provided to ensure your success in this impactful role.

Requirements

• Proven organisational skills and high motivation for study support and participant recruitment.
• Interest in health research, particularly in lung health.
• Ability to work flexibly, including core hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30 - 17:00, with an hour unpaid lunch, and adapting to patient needs.
• Access to your own vehicle and appropriate insurance for travel as part of the role (travel expenses will be reimbursed).
• Right to work in the UK, or eligibility for Skilled Worker (Tier 2) visa sponsorship as advertised.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS Band 3 salary ranging from £25,760 to £27,476 per annum.
• Opportunity to contribute to a significant health research study funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research.
• Full training provided to support your professional development in the role.
• Reimbursement of travel expenses incurred for work purposes.
• Being part of the Humber Health Partnership, a large NHS entity committed to world-class services and a diverse workforce.

How to Prepare

For Nigerian and African immigrants targeting this Senior Administrator/Research Assistant role, tailoring your application to UK standards is paramount. Ensure your CV highlights administrative experience, particularly any involvement in research, data management, or patient interaction, in a format familiar to UK employers. Your LinkedIn profile should reflect these skills and be updated to show your interest in UK opportunities. Craft a compelling cover letter that directly addresses the job description, emphasizing your organisational skills, interest in health research, and adaptability, while subtly indicating your readiness for the UK work environment.

When preparing for the interview, be ready to discuss your experience with flexible working, attention to detail, and how you manage confidential information. For this Support role, demonstrating your ability to work autonomously while adhering to study protocols will be key. Be prepared to discuss your understanding of patient confidentiality and the importance of accurate record-keeping. If you require sponsorship, be confident in explaining your visa status and your commitment to the role and the UK. Ensure you have professional references ready, ideally from previous employers who can attest to your reliability and administrative capabilities.

• Update your CV to a UK-friendly format, highlighting relevant administrative and research support experience.
• Tailor your cover letter to explicitly address the job description and the unique aspects of the YorQuit study.
• Prepare to discuss your experience with data handling, patient interaction, and flexible working during the interview.
• Be ready to confidently discuss your visa sponsorship needs and commitment to relocating/working in the UK.
• Gather professional references that can vouch for your organisational skills and work ethic.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa / Skilled Worker (Tier 2) sponsorship is available for this Senior Administrator/Research Assistant position. Foreign and overseas applicants who require a UK work visa are explicitly welcome to apply. If your immigration status is complex or borderline, it is advisable to clearly state your current situation and sponsorship needs in your application to ensure accurate assessment by the hiring team.