- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge in healthcare
- Previous experience in research/NHS environment
- Knowledge of Medical / Healthcare Terminology
- Degree or equivalent
- ECDL
- Certificate in ICH Good Clinical Practice
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical trials
- Experience of using Microsoft Office packages [Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and e-mail]
- Experience of setting up spreadsheets and databases
- Experience of working in a busy complex environment
- Experience of working in clinical trials.
- Experience of using Patient Information Systems
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Ability to travel to other areas for meetings with HCRW or other site teams
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
- Willingness to attend research specific training
- Welsh Speaker - Level 1
Research Assistant - Aberystwyth, United Kingdom - Hywel Dda University Health Board
Description
Job summary
Hywel Dda University Health Board Research and Development team is seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated Band 4 Research Assistant to provide administrative support for commercial / non-commercial clinical trials and research studies across the Health successful candidate will play a key role in the administration and data management support for all aspects of the Research Delivery Team at Bronglais Hospital, as well as working alongside a large geographically spread team to support researchers with high quality studies throughout the health board.
The post holder will need a willingness to learn about research trial set-up, protocols and their application to practice, including local, national and international research regulations, which should enable them to assist in the support of the research delivery team. They should be willing to work flexibly to support the service, have excellent communication, organisational and computer literacy skills as well as being able to work well as part of a team.
Informal visits are welcomed to discuss the role.
Main duties of the job
The Research Assistant will work as part of the research delivery team supporting work on Health and Care Research Wales Portfolio main purpose of the job is to: -
o provide administrative and data management support for all aspects of the trial organisation as an integrated member of the teamo assist with the co-ordination of a portfolio of clinical trials across various disease siteso provide a limited amount of clinical support where appropriate to facilitate the delivery of a clinical trial.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:o Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;o Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;o 48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;o Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;o Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 06/05/2024.
Person SpecificationQualifications & Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Other
Essential
Language Skills
Desirable