Job summary
The NHS 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 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 from start date 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.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role is to support the setup of research studies and the recruitment, assessment and ongoing management of patients into these studies.
You will liaise regularly with many of many of our key stakeholders including, senior nurses, and multidisciplinary teams as well as the wider research teams supporting several different studies.
This post is based at University Hospital of Llandough. Some cross site working will be expected.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Health and Care Research Wales is a research infrastructure funded by the Division of Research & Development, Welsh Government. The overarching vision of Health and Care Research Wales is to be internationally recognised for its excellent health and social care research that has a positive impact on the health, well being and prosperity of the people in Wales. A Support and Delivery infrastructure was established in 2015 in order to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness and international competiveness in the research environment within Wales. This included a Support Centre to provide centralised functions and services at a National level and local R&D functions via NHS R&D Departments at each organisation. The Health and Care Research Wales Support and Delivery mission is to facilitate health and social care research that will improve the health and well-being of people in Wales by providing and effective and efficient joined up centralised and local service.
The NHS 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 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The purpose of this post is to increase the number of patients participating in clinical trials at Cardiff and Vale HB.
- The post will contribute to the assessment and management of the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials. This will include the recruitment, education and a monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data.
- The post holder will be working with Lead Nurses and multidisciplinary teams within the Clinical Boards and Directorates as well as the wider research teams assisting with the management of a caseload of clinical trials patients.
- The post will assess and carry out clinical procedures for patients/participants and will be considered part of the clinical team during the participants involvement with the study. Implementing a programme of care, providing advice and will maintain records within various settings.
- 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.
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 purpose of this post is to increase the number of patients participating in clinical trials at Cardiff and Vale HB.
- The post will contribute to the assessment and management of the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials. This will include the recruitment, education and a monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data.
- The post holder will be working with Lead Nurses and multidisciplinary teams within the Clinical Boards and Directorates as well as the wider research teams assisting with the management of a caseload of clinical trials patients.
- The post will assess and carry out clinical procedures for patients/participants and will be considered part of the clinical team during the participants involvement with the study. Implementing a programme of care, providing advice and will maintain records within various settings.
- 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.
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
Essential
- Health related degree
- Evidence of Continued professional development
- Ability to make independent decisions
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical an/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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health related degree
- Evidence of Continued professional development
- Ability to make independent decisions
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical an/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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hospital of Llandough
Level 4, Routledge academic centre, University Hospital of Llandough
Penarth
CF64 2XX
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
