Research Support Worker

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Support Worker, to support the Research Delivery Team within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. The role will mainly be based in our new Clinical Research Centre in the Royal Gwent Hospital, but travel may be required across our other sites in Nevill Hall Hospital and The Grange Hospital.

The post holder will be responsible for providing high quality administrative, data management and coordination support, to ensure the smooth running of a range of clinical trials and other research projects. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to multi-task, prioritise and be adaptable to meet the changing needs of the service.

Annualised hours- 7.5 hours per month

This is a fixed term post for 2 years to cover the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Main duties of the job

Assist research team in administrative duties for research project start up, initiation, maintenance and study closure.

Arrange patient clinic appointments with research team and study participants as required.

Assist the research team in the preparation and conduct of clinic visits for patients enrolled in research

Arrange couriers for safe and timely transport of clinical samples as required

Arrange monitoring visits for external monitors and assist in the preparation and follow up of these visits. This includes coordinating diaries, requesting notes, booking venues, communicating action plans.

Be aware of and work to all ABUHB relevant policies and procedures

Be aware of and work to all ABUHB Research SOPs

Work within all ABUHB HR policies and procedures

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As per JD/PS

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.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable