Research Coordinator (Academic Cardiovascular Unit)

University Hospitals Tees; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Tees is seeking an ACU Research Coordinator to support our research studies developed within the Academic Cardiovascular Unit. Based at James Cook University Hospital, you will help develop, implement and monitor clinical research with a proactive, collaborative approach.

The role requires degree or substantial research experience, strong data skills (Excel and data capture systems), and the ability to train and support clinical staff in study processes.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Skilled in the effective communication of data using a variety of methods and assisting clinical staff with interpretation of data and monitoring results.
• Experience of working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to provide training in study processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the ACU to develop, implement and monitor an agreed programme of clinical research.
• Provide a comprehensive research management service to researchers within the Trust.
• Work as part of the ACU team, with possible duties across sites as directed by line manager.

Skills

Communication

Data interpretation

Training others

Independent working

Education

Degree level

Tools

Excel

Electronic data capture systems

Job description

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.

We are looking for an experienced, collaborative individual who is committed to make 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.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lisa Chang Job title: Principal Research Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07807 677 617