This Research & Development Officer post sits in the R&D Department of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, working to the Assistant Director and R&D Manager. The core of the work is specialist support to clinicians and external partners running commercial and non-commercial studies, from set-up through to delivery. It spans primary, secondary and social care and population health, with liaison across Health and Care Research Wales and industry partners. A Good Clinical Practice certificate is essential.
What the job involves
- Provide specialist support and guidance to clinicians, healthcare professionals and external partners on commercial and non-commercial research
- Help develop, set up and deliver a diverse portfolio of research studies across primary, secondary and social care and population health
- Help deliver the Health Board's Research & Development Strategy and embed research across services
- Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Health and Care Research Wales, Welsh Government, academic and industry partners and NHS organisations
- Work with medical, nursing, pharmacy, radiology, pathology, therapy and managerial staff to promote research opportunities and support study delivery
- Increase commercial and non-commercial research activity as directed by the Assistant Director for R&D
- Attend meetings across Health Board sites and occasionally further afield
Qualifications
- Degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience, skills and knowledge
- Certificate in ICH Good Clinical Practice
Experience
- Significant experience of working in a health service and/or R&D environment
- Proven track record of delivering against targets while managing multiple projects to deadlines
- Managing information stored electronically
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of research legislation, GCP and the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, including related legislation such as HTA and the Mental Capacity Act
- Knowledge of clinical and research terminology
- Knowledge of ethical and HRA approval processes
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Excellent attention to detail, maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and Outlook
Other
- Works on own initiative and is innovative
- Establishes documentation and keeps accurate records
- Multitasks and prioritises workload in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Prepared and competent when working with highly specialist professionals
- Attends meetings across Health Board sites and occasionally further afield
Nice to have
- Knowledge of research design and methods
- Database management
- Experience of research governance, R&D set-up or healthcare research
- Experience of NHS R&D permissions and capacity and capability processes
- Experience of reviewing studies for data protection, ethical, financial and legal issues
- Experience of reviewing commercial and non-commercial contracts and costing templates
- Project management experience
- Welsh speaking and listening skills at Level 3 (CEFR B2) or above
What’s offered
- Leading pension
- Generous leave
- Flexible working
- Career growth
- Access to ongoing learning and development
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