Clinical Research Officer - INTERNAL

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

BCUHB in North Wales is recruiting a Clinical Research Officer Band 5 to join the Health and Care Research Wales Research and Development team. The role focuses on increasing patient participation in clinical studies and supporting care pathways, recruitment, education, and data collection.

You will work with senior nurses and multidisciplinary teams, manage a caseload of study participants, perform clinical procedures, and help deliver efficient research operations within the UHB.

Qualifications

• Experience to degree level equivalent.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Evidence of previous patient and client and Multi Disciplinary Team contact within work environment.
• Team player whilst possessing ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Increase the number of patients participating in clinical studies at BCUHB.
• Recruit, educate and monitor trial patients and collect accurate data.
• Contribute to assessment and management of care pathways for trial participants.
• Work with senior nurses and multidisciplinary teams and manage a caseload of clinical studies patients.
• Carry out clinical procedures for patients/participants and maintain records.

Skills

Team player

Independent work

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Research Officer Band 5 to work as part of the Health and Care Research Wales Research and Development team in the BCUHB.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of this post is to increase the number of patients participating in clinical studies at BCUHB.

The post will contribute to the assessment and management of the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials. This will include the recruitment, education and a monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data.

The post holder will be working with senior nurses and multidisciplinary teams within the Health Board as well as the wider research teams assisting with the management of a caseload of clinical studies patients.

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, implementing a programme of care, providing advice and will maintain records within various settings.

As part of the Research and Development team the post holder will contribute to the efficient set up and delivery of research within the UHB contributing to the performance metrics set for the UHB.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

BCUHB North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Experience to degree level equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional development

Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of previous patient and client and Multi Disciplinary Team contact within work environment

Aptitude and ability

Essential Criteria

• Team player whilst possessing ability to work independently