Clinical Research Officer

NHS; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Clinical Research Officer within our team, to provide flexible support to increase the number of patients participating in clinical trials in Hywel Dda University Health Board.

The post will contribute to the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data.

The post will assess and carry out clinical procedures for patients / participants and will be considered part of the clinical team during the participants' involvement with the study.

Main duties of the job

1. Initially work with supervision with the aim of working autonomously to assist in the management of clinical trial patients.
2. Assist in identifying suitable patients for entry into clinical trials by screening patient medical records, attending clinics and/or relevant.
3. Attend Multi-disciplinary Team meetings.
4. Use relevant clinical knowledge to identify patients suitable for clinical research using inclusion and exclusion criteria and utilising NHS records, visiting wards and outpatients.
5. Undertake research activities for which you have been trained and assessed as competent in line with the research competencies framework (eg. receiving informed consent).
6. Carry out physical assessments, taking blood/urine samples and processing according to protocol.
7. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of treatment options, treatment side effects and disease processes to support patients in making an informed treatment choice.
8. Ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the trial protocol and obtain results in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the trial.
9. Safely administer the trial related treatments and drugs that are given within the context of a clinical trial.

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 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.

Job responsibilities

1. Assess and manage any adverse reactions occurring during treatments as per protocol seeking advice or guidance from specialist nurse or clinician as appropriate.

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 07/05/2025.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Evidence of continued professional development
• HCPC registered if applicable
• Knowledge of clinical and/or research terminology

Experience

• Clinical experience gained in the NHS
• Proven record of meeting targets
• Proficient in a range of data capture systems and Microsoft Office
• Previous experience in a clinical research role
• A working knowledge of the LMPS system

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to communicate complex information to patients/carers/members of MDT

Other

• Ability to travel within the geographical area served by the Health Board
• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum (pro rata if part-time)