Trial Administrator

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the Cystic Fibrosis Research Team as a Trials Administrator.

The All Wales Adult Cystic Fibrosis Service has an extensive and expanding research portfolio. There are currently >350 adult CF patients within the service and the research team is expanding to meet the expansion needs of the research team and portfolio.

In addition to the research team, there is a large multidisciplinary team. The team work closely and support each other to deliver high quality specialist patient care. Our values guide the way we work and the way we behave with others. Post holders will be expected at all times to behave in accordance with our values demonstrating commitment to the delivery of high-quality services to patients.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our friendly, professional research team.

Strong administrative and IT skills are essential to support the team in delivery of its portfolio of research studies.

You will support a variety of core clinical research processes, including those related to development of trial documentation, setting up and coordinating clinical studies and handling research finances. Working closely with experienced research staff, you will develop an appreciation of the regulations governing the conduct of clinical research in the UK, with a view to facilitating the expansion of the All Wales Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre's research portfolio.

You will communicate regularly with our local Research and Development department and multidisciplinary team, as well as collaborating with researchers, study sponsors and clinical trials units at a national and international level.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.