Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join the Research and Development Department. The post holder will support the Assistant Director for R&D and R&D Manager in promoting, facilitating and fulfilling the organisation's Research and Development (R&D) strategy and delivery plan, ensuring the delivery of high quality R&D activity across Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be integral to increasing the University Health Board's commercial and non-commercial research activity through the provision of specialist support and assistance to internal and external research active professionals undertaking research across the University Health Board in both primary, secondary care and social care and population health, as directed by the Assistant Director for R&D.
The post holder will liaise and work closely with colleagues both internally and externally to the Health Board to include Welsh Government, the Health and Care Research Wales, academic and industry partners and other NHS organisations and all staff groups within the University Health Board (e.g. radiology, pathology, pharmacy, medical, surgical, nursing, therapists and managerial professionals), to facilitate the development and undertaking of research studies across community, primary, secondary and social care and population health.
Job responsibilities
Main duties will include coordination and administration of the Health Boards Research and Development registration, review and approval process, in line with the requirements of the Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care and National regulatory bodies.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent demonstrable level of experience
* Understanding Clinical Trials agreements
* PRINCE 2 Certificate
* ECDL
* GCP training
Experience
* Experience of working within an R&D department.
* A proven track- record of delivering against targets.
* A proven track- record in project management.
* Management of information stored electronically
* Experience of the NHS R&D processes
Skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Able to work under pressure.
* Flexible approach to work
* Influencing and negotiation skills.
* Experience in supervisory skills.
* Good information management skills
* Experience in dealing with finance.
Knowledge
* Working knowledge of Research Governance framework for Health and Social Care Wales.
* Knowledge of medical terminology
* Knowledge of basic legal aspects.
* Knowledge of Microsoft office
Personal Attributes
* Must be able to multitask and work proactively
* Work with and relate to highly specialist professionals.
* Must be able to demonstrate integrity and good judgement.
* Committed to the delivery of Research Governance framework.
* Experience of dealing with outside agencies for research purposes at local and national level
Circumstances
* Ability to travel between sites.
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.
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