Job summary
The Welsh Blood Service (WBS) strives to be a research active organisation, where researchers are supported to perform high quality healthcare research. WBS is developing a more corporate approach to Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I), focusing on collaborative research, with proactive support for researchers, a better research infrastructure with clearer governance and management processes.
The RD&I Officer will assist and support all aspects of research and development activity within the Welsh Blood Service, they will help implement WBS's RD&I strategy and embed RD&I activity into the service. The post holder will provide high-level administration and logistical support for the RD&I function.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the administration of the RD&I process. They will support both the research office and the researcher in the development and facilitation of research activity. Working alongside staff and researchers they will help set up projects, address feasibility issues and ensuring that studies are able to be approved and set up in a timely manner.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be the day-to-day point of contact, both internally and for external researchers, coordinating and supporting researchers navigating their way through the complex research governance and approval process for research studies across the organisation.Working closely with the Head of RD&I Services within WBS and other RD&I staff from Velindre University NHS Trust, the post-holder will further develop their understanding of the purpose and principles of research and development.
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
The post-holder will be the day-to-day point of contact, both internally and for external researchers, coordinating and supporting researchers navigating their way through the complex research governance and approval process for research studies across the organisation.Working closely with the Head of RD&I Services within WBS and other RD&I staff from Velindre University NHS Trust, the post-holder will further develop their understanding of the purpose and principles of research and development.
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 Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a healthcare or science-related field.
Desirable
- Postgraduate training or qualification, related to research.
- Good Clinical Practice training
Experience
Essential
- Experience a research-related facilitation role in either the NHS, academic, public sector or corporate environment
- Understanding and use of medical and healthcare terminology.
- Knowledge and understanding of the regulations and guidelines governing research in the NHS.
- Well-developed computer skills and excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
- Experience of data management including data entry spreadsheet and reporting use and database use and reporting.
- Preparing and contributing to reports
- Production of summary information from data / metrics from a variety of sources
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Awareness of other relevant regulations relating to research (such as Data Protection Act).
- Experience in completing IRAS applications
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Experience of managing multiple projects / assignments at any one time with excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectivity and tactfully and in a confidential manner.
- Ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
- Ability to use initiative within the scope of the role and to work confidently under limited day to day supervision.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are Desirable at level 1 or above in speaking in Welsh
Values
Essential
- An overriding interest and enthusiasm for research and development in healthcare.
- Ability to adapt workload quickly to respond to service demands.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.
- Willing to expand knowledge of the Welsh Blood Service.
- Personal focus on attention to detail and accuracy.
- Self-motivated and resilient
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a healthcare or science-related field.
Desirable
- Postgraduate training or qualification, related to research.
- Good Clinical Practice training
Experience
Essential
- Experience a research-related facilitation role in either the NHS, academic, public sector or corporate environment
- Understanding and use of medical and healthcare terminology.
- Knowledge and understanding of the regulations and guidelines governing research in the NHS.
- Well-developed computer skills and excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
- Experience of data management including data entry spreadsheet and reporting use and database use and reporting.
- Preparing and contributing to reports
- Production of summary information from data / metrics from a variety of sources
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Awareness of other relevant regulations relating to research (such as Data Protection Act).
- Experience in completing IRAS applications
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Experience of managing multiple projects / assignments at any one time with excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectivity and tactfully and in a confidential manner.
- Ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
- Ability to use initiative within the scope of the role and to work confidently under limited day to day supervision.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are Desirable at level 1 or above in speaking in Welsh
Values
Essential
- An overriding interest and enthusiasm for research and development in healthcare.
- Ability to adapt workload quickly to respond to service demands.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.
- Willing to expand knowledge of the Welsh Blood Service.
- Personal focus on attention to detail and accuracy.
- Self-motivated and resilient
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).
