Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and well organised individual with a passion for research and a keen interest in developing and supporting commercial and non-commercial public health research within the University Health Board and with partners.
The post holder will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of researchers, nurses, public health specialists and health psychologists on the 'Think Quit' study at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Think Quit aims to work with nurses in CTM UHB to co-produce & pilot test a behaviourally-informed, evidence-based intervention, which empowers nurses to promote smoking cessation amongst patients in hospital settings, in line with the Help Me Quit (HMQ) in Hospital model.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Research Specialist Officer will support with research activities including participant recruitment, data collection (including; interviews, focus groups, survey, workshops and evaluation data), data analysis and preparing reports and publications.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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/Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in Health Related Subject.
- Attendance at short courses and/or study days on research to acquire specialist knowledge of Research Legislation, GCP and National Framework to postgraduate Diploma level equivalency.
- Knowledge of clinical and research methodology.
- Understanding of the job role responsibilities of the Clinical Research Specialist Officer.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Desirable
- Certificate in ICH Good Clinical Practice.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health or research setting
- Experience if working/dealing with service users/carers.
- Experience of supporting research projects.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical interviewing.
- Evidence of previous patient/client and Multi-Disciplinary Team contact within work environment.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Innovative.
- Manage own client workload
- Ability to establish and maintain appropriate documentation and record keeping.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal/written.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload in a fast paced changing environment.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Organised and able to plan workload to meet tight deadlines.
- Advanced keyboard skills with high degree of accuracy.
- Utilise IT Systems including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project, Outlook.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Project management.
- Data analysis and interpretation.
Values
Essential
- Enthusiastic and committed to research and able to communicate this to others.
- Team player whilst possessing ability to work independently.
Other
Essential
- A flexible approach to working hours.
- Able to travel throughout the UHB in a timely manner as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in Health Related Subject.
- Attendance at short courses and/or study days on research to acquire specialist knowledge of Research Legislation, GCP and National Framework to postgraduate Diploma level equivalency.
- Knowledge of clinical and research methodology.
- Understanding of the job role responsibilities of the Clinical Research Specialist Officer.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Desirable
- Certificate in ICH Good Clinical Practice.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health or research setting
- Experience if working/dealing with service users/carers.
- Experience of supporting research projects.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical interviewing.
- Evidence of previous patient/client and Multi-Disciplinary Team contact within work environment.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Innovative.
- Manage own client workload
- Ability to establish and maintain appropriate documentation and record keeping.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal/written.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload in a fast paced changing environment.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Organised and able to plan workload to meet tight deadlines.
- Advanced keyboard skills with high degree of accuracy.
- Utilise IT Systems including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project, Outlook.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Project management.
- Data analysis and interpretation.
Values
Essential
- Enthusiastic and committed to research and able to communicate this to others.
- Team player whilst possessing ability to work independently.
Other
Essential
- A flexible approach to working hours.
- Able to travel throughout the UHB in a timely manner as required.
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).
