About this role
Job summary
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months due to secondment cover.
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.
TheNHS Research and Delivery (R&D) Departments led 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 Midwives, Research Nurses, Clinical Studies Officers, Research Officers and Trial Administrators, employed by NHS organisations to support the delivery of high quality health and social care studies.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Cardiff and Vale University R&D for a 12 month fixed term Trial Administrator to become part of the research delivery team supporting research throughout the University Health Board. We are seeking a band 4 trial administrator that is able to work flexibly to support the service and contribute to the administration of studies within the Research Team and has a keen interest in research. The post holder will contribute to coordination, collection and documentation of accurate data.
The post holder will be working within a large team of staff based within the Research Team with high quality studies throughout the health board. Informal visits are welcomed to discuss the role.
Main duties of the job
Assist with the co-ordination of a portfolio of clinical trials across various disease sites. Provide administrative and data management support for all aspects of trial organisation as an integrated member of the network team. As part of the Research and Development team the post holder will contribute to the efficient set up and delivery of research within the UHB contributing to the performance metrics set for the UHB.
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
Other Essential
Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Flexible approach to working hours
Skills Essential
Excellent computer skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to prioritise Ability to work on own initiative
Experience Essential
Previous experience in research/ nhs/hospital environment Previous experience in and administrative role
Desirable
Experience of using patient information systems Experience of working in a clinical trial unit
Qualifications Essential
NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in healthcare Proven further education in IT
Desirable
GCP certificate
Knowledge Essential
Microsoft Office Knowledge of medical and research terminology
Desirable
Knowledge of ethical and R&D approval process
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 of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)