Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trials Administrator, to support the Research Governance Team within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. The role will mainly be based in our new Clinical Research Centre in the Royal Gwent Hospital, but travel may be required across our other sites in Nevill Hall Hospital and The Grange Hospital.
The post holder will be responsible for providing high quality administrative, data management and coordination support, to ensure the smooth running of a range of clinical trials and other research projects. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to multi-task, prioritise and be adaptable to meet the changing needs of the service.
This is a fixed term for 2 years to cover the needs of the service
Main duties of the job
The individual will work with representatives of the Pharmaceutical Industry and relevant members of Health Board, Health and Care Research Wales and Collaborative Universities to ensure that Clinical Trials and Research Studies are coordinated in accordance with the Health Boards standing financial regulations and with the Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care in Wales.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Diploma level or equivalent Experience
- Good general education
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft office
- Knowledge of developing and managing databases
- Knowledge of manipulating data to provide reports and presentations
- Evidence of further study and personal development
- Knowledge of software packages
- Knowledge of clinical terminology.
Desirable
- GCP Certificate or willingness to attain (one day course will be provided)
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a health related subject
- Further education in IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Extensive administration experience
- Experience working in hospital/NHS/social care environment.
Desirable
- Experience in clinical trials/research administration
- Experience of using Patient Information Systems
Aptitudes and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills-verbal and written.
- Ability to multi task.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Excellent telephone manner
- Excellent computer skills
- Inputting/extracting information into databases
Desirable
- Evidence of previous patient/client and MDT contact within work environment.
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential
- Reliable
- Flexible approach to work
- Team player
- Enthusiastic
- Motivated
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to outreach sites
Desirable
- A flexible approach to working hours
- Ability to speak Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Diploma level or equivalent Experience
- Good general education
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft office
- Knowledge of developing and managing databases
- Knowledge of manipulating data to provide reports and presentations
- Evidence of further study and personal development
- Knowledge of software packages
- Knowledge of clinical terminology.
Desirable
- GCP Certificate or willingness to attain (one day course will be provided)
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a health related subject
- Further education in IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Extensive administration experience
- Experience working in hospital/NHS/social care environment.
Desirable
- Experience in clinical trials/research administration
- Experience of using Patient Information Systems
Aptitudes and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills-verbal and written.
- Ability to multi task.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Excellent telephone manner
- Excellent computer skills
- Inputting/extracting information into databases
Desirable
- Evidence of previous patient/client and MDT contact within work environment.
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential
- Reliable
- Flexible approach to work
- Team player
- Enthusiastic
- Motivated
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to outreach sites
Desirable
- A flexible approach to working hours
- Ability to speak Welsh
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
