Job summary
The post holder will be involved in ensuring that any research undertaken within the University Health Board safeguards the well being of the research participants, to include patients, staff and control subjects. This will involve supporting participants through the research pathway, in accordance with the research protocol and relevant legislation. . The postholder will support the Assistant Director for R&D and the R&D Manager in meeting the Research and Development Division, Welsh Government Key Performance Indicators and Metrics.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a well established team, the post holder will be involved in ensuring that any research undertaken within the University Health Board safeguards the well being of the research participants, to include patients, staff and control subjects. This will involve supporting participants through the research pathway, in accordance with the research protocol and relevant legislation.
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 collaborative commercial and non commercial research within the University Health Board. The post holder will be working as part of a well established team of research nurses, officers and assistants to support the set up and delivery of research across the UHB.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; 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
The post holder will be required to identify and screen study participants, in accordance with the research protocol and in conjunction with members of the research team. The post holder will provide specialist advice and guidance on the research process to potential participants, to ensure that they fully understand the nature of the study and protocol pathway, enabling valid informed consent. The post holder will take informed consent from study participants, in line with ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines. The post holder will support patients through the research pathway for approved commercial and non-commercial research projects, ensuring that patient safety is paramount at all times. The post holder will be responsible for assessing feasibility, study set- up, support , coordination and operational management of commercial and non-commercial research studies across the University Health Board. The post holder will be required to undertake clinical procedures (eg. phlebotomy, questionnaire completion) on research participants as required.
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
The post holder will be required to identify and screen study participants, in accordance with the research protocol and in conjunction with members of the research team. The post holder will provide specialist advice and guidance on the research process to potential participants, to ensure that they fully understand the nature of the study and protocol pathway, enabling valid informed consent. The post holder will take informed consent from study participants, in line with ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines. The post holder will support patients through the research pathway for approved commercial and non-commercial research projects, ensuring that patient safety is paramount at all times. The post holder will be responsible for assessing feasibility, study set- up, support , coordination and operational management of commercial and non-commercial research studies across the University Health Board. The post holder will be required to undertake clinical procedures (eg. phlebotomy, questionnaire completion) on research participants as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- UK NMC registration
- Specialist knowledge of Research legislation, GCP and National Framework
Desirable
- Certificate in ICH Good Clinical Practice
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal/written; Excellent attention to detail
Desirable
- Data analysis and interpretation; Project management
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at a Band 5 (or equivalent level) in a health research setting with service user/carer contact.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical interviewing
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- UK NMC registration
- Specialist knowledge of Research legislation, GCP and National Framework
Desirable
- Certificate in ICH Good Clinical Practice
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal/written; Excellent attention to detail
Desirable
- Data analysis and interpretation; Project management
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at a Band 5 (or equivalent level) in a health research setting with service user/carer contact.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical interviewing
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
