Research Coordinator (Academic Cardiovascular Unit)

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Academic Cardiovascular Unit (ACU) .

The post holder will be responsible for supporting our service for research studies developed and/or managed within the ACU.

The purpose of the role is to support the ACU team to develop, implement and monitor an agreed programme of clinical research, including relevant action planning and supporting evidence.Working with other ACU team members, the role will provide a comprehensive research management service to researchers within the Trust.

The ACU Research Coordinator will be based at the James Cook University Hospital and will fulfil all tasks and work as part of a team. To meet the needs of the service, the post holder may be required to work in other areas as appropriate as directed by the line manager.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced, collaborative individual who is committed to make a difference to patient care through research. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal with a proactive can do attitude and a commitment to high-quality research practices. The following knowledge and experience is required:-

Educated to degree level or substantial experience working in a research (support) post.
Proficient in the use of data software, e.g. electronic data capture systems, Excel, etc
Skilled in the effective communication of data using a variety of methods (verbally/writing/presentations) and assisting clinical staff with interpretation of data and monitoring results.
Experience of working with minimal supervision.
Ability to provide training in study processes.

Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to

Explore leadership within the NHS

Promote Trust Values and Behaviours

Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills

Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role

After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bite-size programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.

Date posted

24 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CP-6724201-B

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Proficient in the use of data analysis software, e.g. Access, Excel
Sound knowledge of Microsoft Word and Power point.
Significant practical experience of all aspects of the research process
Effective planning and organisation skills

Desirable

Experience in the design, development and maintenance of databases.
Project management experience

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Educated to degree level or substantial experience working in an audit or research post.
Theoretical and practical knowledge of research (or a related quality improvement approach) processes, procedures, and methodologies acquired through experience and/or training.
GCSE in Maths and English (A-C/4-9) or Functional Skills (level 2)

Desirable

Knowledge of statistical processes

Experience

Essential

Skilled in the effective communication of data using a variety of methods (verbally/writing/presentations) and assisting clinical staff with interpretation of data and monitoring results.
Experience of working with minimal supervision.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Proficient in the use of data analysis software, e.g. Access, Excel
Sound knowledge of Microsoft Word and Power point.
Significant practical experience of all aspects of the research process
Effective planning and organisation skills

Desirable

Experience in the design, development and maintenance of databases.
Project management experience

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Educated to degree level or substantial experience working in an audit or research post.
Theoretical and practical knowledge of research (or a related quality improvement approach) processes, procedures, and methodologies acquired through experience and/or training.
GCSE in Maths and English (A-C/4-9) or Functional Skills (level 2)

Desirable

Knowledge of statistical processes

Experience

Essential

Skilled in the effective communication of data using a variety of methods (verbally/writing/presentations) and assisting clinical staff with interpretation of data and monitoring results.
Experience of working with minimal 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.