Research Coordinator (Academic Cardiovascular Unit)
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Academic Cardiovascular Unit (ACU).
The post holder will be responsible for supporting our service for research studies developed and/or managed within the ACU. The purpose of the role is to support the ACU team to develop, implement and monitor an agreed programme of clinical research, including relevant action planning and supporting evidence. Working with other ACU team members, the role will provide a comprehensive research management service to researchers within the Trust.
The ACU Research Coordinator will be based at the James Cook University Hospital and will fulfil all tasks and work as part of a team. To meet the needs of the service, the post holder may be required to work in other areas as appropriate as directed by the line manager.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced, collaborative individual who is committed to making a difference to patient care through research. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proactive can-do attitude and a commitment to high-quality research practices. The following knowledge and experience is required:
* Educated to degree level or substantial experience working in a research (support) post.
* Proficient in the use of data software, e.g. electronic data capture systems, Excel, etc.
* Skilled in the effective communication of data using a variety of methods (verbally/writing/presentations) and assisting clinical staff with interpretation of data and monitoring results.
* Experience of working with minimal supervision.
Ability to provide training in study processes.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
* Proficient in the use of data analysis software, e.g. Access, Excel.
* Sound knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
* Significant practical experience of all aspects of the research process.
* Effective planning and organisation skills.
* Experience in the design, development and maintenance of databases.
Qualifications and Training
* Educated to degree level or substantial experience working in an audit or research post.
* Theoretical and practical knowledge of research (or a related quality improvement approach) processes, procedures, and methodologies acquired through experience and/or training.
* GCSE in Maths and English (A-C/4-9) or Functional Skills (level 2).
* Knowledge of statistical processes.
Experience
* Skilled in the effective communication of data using a variety of methods (verbally/writing/presentations) and assisting clinical staff with interpretation of data and monitoring results.
* Experience of working with minimal supervision.
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.
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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