About this role
Job summary
This post is fixed term/secondment for 2 years from commencement date to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Research Officer to support the Cardiff and Vale Research Delivery Team with the Respiratory Biobank. The post holder will be working closely with respiratory colleagues based in the All-Wales Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre, as well as with the biobank teams based in Cardiff University and other identified clinical areas in UHW to approach patients, obtain informed consent, and obtain biobank samples to support clinical trials developments and biobanking capabilities. This opportunity is a patient facing clinical role, potentially spanning across multiple clinical areas in both UHL and UHW, and requires an applicant with excellent communication and organisational skills to meet the clinical, administrative and patient-facing needs of the role.
Main duties of the job
The post is being offered as a 0.5WTE, 18.75 hours/week (working days/hours to be negotiated on appointment, with requirements for post holder to attend morning clinics on a Monday and potentially Tuesday in UHL), for 2 years fixed term or secondment considered.
The post is supported by VPAG funding to increase capacity and capability for commercial clinical trials, and increase the biobank offerings for the advancement of research within commercial and non-commercial industries, opening opportunities for patients to take part in clinical trials and increase access to new innovative and pioneering treatments.
TheNHS R&D Departmentsled by a R&D Director provide local services for research support and facilitates the sponsoring and hosting of studies within in each UHB. Part of this service includes a NHS research delivery team consisting of Research Nurses, Research Officers and Administrators, employed by NHS organisations to support the delivery of high quality health and social care studies. The Research Officer will be a part of these NHS research delivery teams.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 2 years due 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Health related degree or Allied Health Professional Evidence of continued professional development Ability to make independent decisions
Desirable
Knowledge of clinical and/or research terminology
Experience Essential
Evidence of previous patient/client and multidisciplinary team contact within work environment Clinical experience gained within the NHS Proven record of meeting targets
Desirable
Experience of undertaking clinical research
Skills Essential
Ability to communicate complex information to patients/carers/members of MDT Team player whilst possessing ability to work independently Well organised and able to plan own workload
Personal Qualities Essential
Positive attitude and respect for others Drive, enthusiasm and commitment to the organisation
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.
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Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address University Hospital Llandough
Penlan Road
Llandough, Cardiff
CF642XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)