Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Research Administrator

The closing date is 17 July 2025

Job summary

To assist with the co-ordination of a portfolio of clinical research across BCUHB. As an integrated member of the research team, provide all aspects of operational research delivery support including administrative and data management support, ensuring compliance with Research Governance requirements and contribution to the delivery of the local and national research agenda.

Regular travel between NHS and other sites within BCUHB will be required.

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

Main duties of the job

  • Provide and receive highly complex and sensitive research information.
  • Work closely with clinical colleagues and colleagues across the research infrastructure in order to contribute to robust study feasibility and set-up.
  • Contribute to management and administration of Expression of Interest Process to ensure compliance with deadlines and maintenance of database.
  • Ensure research protocol amendments are processed and implemented as per governance and legislative requirements.
  • Maintain associated research management systems, such as ReDA Portfolio Management System.
  • Set-up and maintain Investigator Site Files ensuring robust version control.
  • Data management: responsible for data collection on a specific portfolio of studies. Transcribe complex information to Case Report Forms with adequate supervision and guidance.
  • Able to receive, handle, analyse and resolve data queries promptly. Direct unresolved queries to appropriate team member.
  • Liaise with study sponsors to co-ordinate the archiving of trial documentation, notifying all departments and research team members of study closure and preparing essential documentation for transport to external facility.
  • Ensure compliance with Research Governance, qualitative, and legislative requirements such as Good Clinical Research Practice (GCP), Standard Operating Procedures, Research Protocols.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-AC465-0725

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


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.

Further information can be provided on request .

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.

Further information can be provided on request .

Person Specification

Qualifications and /or Knowledge

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge in health care.
  • Proven further education in IT. Knowledge of various software packages
  • Awareness of Research Governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including Good Clinical Practice.

Desirable

  • Graduate in health related qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in research/hospital/NHS environment.

Desirable

  • Evidence of multi-professional team working

Values

Essential

  • Understanding of the need for confidentiality and the importance of data protection

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh
Person Specification

Qualifications and /or Knowledge

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge in health care.
  • Proven further education in IT. Knowledge of various software packages
  • Awareness of Research Governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including Good Clinical Practice.

Desirable

  • Graduate in health related qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in research/hospital/NHS environment.

Desirable

  • Evidence of multi-professional team working

Values

Essential

  • Understanding of the need for confidentiality and the importance of data protection

Desirable

  • 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Research Team Leader

Alice Thomas

alice.thomas@wales.nhs.uk

03000841563

Details

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-AC465-0725

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Supporting documents

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