Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING.
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 Clinical Directorate are delighted to be recruiting a Research & Innovation Support Officer (Non Clinical) The position will support the management of R&I projects and trials within the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST).
The post holder will be directly accountable to the Assistant Director of Research & Innovation and will work closely with R&I paramedics. They will be expected to liaise with other staff within the Trust and externally with R&I teams, HCRW, Clinical Trials Units, Universities, hospitals and industry partners.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and changing environment, providing Research & Innovation Support to major initiatives across the directorate and wider organisation.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain high standards of R&I governance and coordinate and contribute to supporting the management of R&I projects and trials within the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST).
- Operate efficiently and effectively to smoothly co-ordinate the day-to-day project management arrangements and functioning of projects and trials with Chief and Principal Investigators (C/PIs).
- Provide excellent administrative support within the R&I department.
- Be a point of contact for a wide range of enquiries relating to R&I within the Trust.
- The transition of R&I projects from their development through to approvals and delivery.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
#RemarkablePeople
Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.
The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from BME communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.
All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received.
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 and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience of research project management
- Detailed knowledge of the Trust's organisation, functions, main objectives, and awareness of policies and procedures, and of the main issues and working environment of the R&D Department
- Knowledge of research governance framework and NHS R&D approval processes.
Desirable
- Commitment to further development through training/education
- Project management qualification such as PRINCE2 Foundation Qualification
- Understanding of research funding and clinical trial methodology
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate and understanding of the principles of GCP as defined by Welsh Government
- Education to Masters level in a health or social science discipline or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive data and appropriate maintenance and storage of records
- Working in an NHS environment with key internal and external contacts
- Research communication, terminology and implementation
Desirable
- Experiencing in report writing
- Awareness of the structure, organisation and general policy of the Welsh Government and the NHS in Wales
- Evidence of previous experience of research within the NHS, involving working with key internal and external contacts at management level.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate sensitive information appropriately to stakeholders
- Project administrative skills - maintenance of systems and processes such as highlight reports/ exception reports
- Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload
- Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks with a range of complexity, including adapting to new and urgent requests for information, and meeting deadlines
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Detailed knowledge of the Trust's organisation, functions, main objectives, and awareness of policies and procedures. Demonstrable understanding of the main issues and working environment of the R&D department
Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate Trust values and behaviours
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across sites within Wales
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience of research project management
- Detailed knowledge of the Trust's organisation, functions, main objectives, and awareness of policies and procedures, and of the main issues and working environment of the R&D Department
- Knowledge of research governance framework and NHS R&D approval processes.
Desirable
- Commitment to further development through training/education
- Project management qualification such as PRINCE2 Foundation Qualification
- Understanding of research funding and clinical trial methodology
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate and understanding of the principles of GCP as defined by Welsh Government
- Education to Masters level in a health or social science discipline or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive data and appropriate maintenance and storage of records
- Working in an NHS environment with key internal and external contacts
- Research communication, terminology and implementation
Desirable
- Experiencing in report writing
- Awareness of the structure, organisation and general policy of the Welsh Government and the NHS in Wales
- Evidence of previous experience of research within the NHS, involving working with key internal and external contacts at management level.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate sensitive information appropriately to stakeholders
- Project administrative skills - maintenance of systems and processes such as highlight reports/ exception reports
- Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload
- Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks with a range of complexity, including adapting to new and urgent requests for information, and meeting deadlines
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Detailed knowledge of the Trust's organisation, functions, main objectives, and awareness of policies and procedures. Demonstrable understanding of the main issues and working environment of the R&D department
Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate Trust values and behaviours
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across sites within Wales
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).
