Job summary
Clinical Research Group
The Haematology directorate is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to the position of Clinical Trials Data Coordinator in the Clinical Research Group
Based at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, the post holder will be required to support increasing Experimental Cancer Medicines (ECMC) activity, which includes exciting new clinical trials in Cellular Therapy, and will provide essential data management support to the team. The post holder will ensure that appropriate data collection and monitoring systems are developed and maintained within the research team.
Excellent communication skills will be required to liaise with colleagues across the Health Board and external organisations. Previous experience in a similar NHS data management role would be advantageous, plus a high level of IT ability and excellent analytical skills will also be required.
Main duties of the job
This Role is based within the Clinical Research Group in the University Hospital of Wales and houses many trials for blood cancer patients. The unit has approximately 65 trials over 10 disease areas and is a centre of excellence for leukaemia research. The unit is going from strength to strength and is developing its staff footprint in order to offer more treatments to patients across Wales.
We are searching for individuals who share the core values of the organisation:o We care about the people we serve and the people we work witho We trust one anothero We respect each othero We take personal responsibilityo We treat people with kindnesso We act with integrity
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 2 years 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.
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
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
Essential
- Educated to Diploma level or equivalent Experience
- Good general education
Desirable
- GCP Certificate or willingness to attain (one day course will be provided)
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a health-related subject
- Further education in IT skills
Skills
Essential
- Extensive administration experience
- Experience working in hospital/NHS/social care environment
- Excellent communication skills-verbal and written.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Excellent telephone manner
- Excellent computer skills.
- Inputting/extracting information into databases
Desirable
- Experience in clinical trials/research administration
- Experience of using Patient Information Systems
- Evidence of previous patient/client and MDT contact within work environment.
- Ability to speak Welsh
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliable
- Flexible approach to work
- Team player
- Enthusiastic
- Motivated
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Diploma level or equivalent Experience
- Good general education
Desirable
- GCP Certificate or willingness to attain (one day course will be provided)
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a health-related subject
- Further education in IT skills
Skills
Essential
- Extensive administration experience
- Experience working in hospital/NHS/social care environment
- Excellent communication skills-verbal and written.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Excellent telephone manner
- Excellent computer skills.
- Inputting/extracting information into databases
Desirable
- Experience in clinical trials/research administration
- Experience of using Patient Information Systems
- Evidence of previous patient/client and MDT contact within work environment.
- Ability to speak Welsh
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliable
- Flexible approach to work
- Team player
- Enthusiastic
- Motivated
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).
