Swansea Bay University Health Board

Research Assistant

The closing date is 26 May 2025

Job summary

The purpose of this post is to work as part of the Cancer Research Delivery Team, based in Singleton Hospital

The post will provide administrative support for a range of clinical trials/research projects within the Cancer Research Delivery Team, ensuring all site files and data bases are maintained to current legislation and Swansea Bay UHB policies and procedures

To efficiently set up clinical trials/research projects, ensuring all necessary local Health Board permissions have been received, acting as the first point of contact

To actively engage and work alongside all healthcare professionals and Clinicians involved in clinical trials within the hospital setting

Main duties of the job

We are seeking two capable, enthusiastic and well organised applicants to provide administrative support to the conduct of Clinical Trials as part of the Cancer research delivery team at Singleton Hospital.

The post holder will be required to work as part of a team, providing data management and research administrative support as needed for all clinical trial activities within the department. The post involves the preparation, coordination and submission of clinical trials for set up. The post holder would be required to liaise with other departments, negotiating research specific tests and to ensure funding is provided. Good computer skills are essential for this role using systems such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and national and local databases.

The post holder would be expected to work without supervision and actively participate in unit meetings. A background in Research and Clinical trials would be desirable for this role.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-AC065-0525

Job locations

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


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

  • Diploma in Administration or equivalent experience
  • Competent in Microsoft office applications

Desirable

  • Degree or equivalent in health related subject
  • Knowledge of research permissions, R&D approvals process and research legislation

Experience

Essential

  • Database user

Desirable

  • Previous NHS background
  • Previous experience working in an office environment
  • Previous experience working in a research environment

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of good commnunication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written
  • Numerate and confident with figures
  • Understanding of confidentiality and data protection principles
  • Evidence of ability to process high quality information
  • Demonstrates good time management and working under pressure within deadlines
  • Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail

Desirable

  • Welsh language skills

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Demonstrates ability to work on own initiative
  • Demonstrates self motivation and enthusiasm
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma in Administration or equivalent experience
  • Competent in Microsoft office applications

Desirable

  • Degree or equivalent in health related subject
  • Knowledge of research permissions, R&D approvals process and research legislation

Experience

Essential

  • Database user

Desirable

  • Previous NHS background
  • Previous experience working in an office environment
  • Previous experience working in a research environment

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of good commnunication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written
  • Numerate and confident with figures
  • Understanding of confidentiality and data protection principles
  • Evidence of ability to process high quality information
  • Demonstrates good time management and working under pressure within deadlines
  • Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail

Desirable

  • Welsh language skills

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Demonstrates ability to work on own initiative
  • Demonstrates self motivation and enthusiasm

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Research Team Lead

Leanne Quinn

leanne.quinn@wales.nhs.uk

01792285547

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-AC065-0525

Job locations

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Supporting documents

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