Research Data Coordinator

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in Telford is seeking a Research Assistant to support a research team working on studies across women's and children's health. The role includes managing data and administrative tasks, clinic screening, and utilizing research databases. Candidates should possess strong time management skills and preferably have knowledge of hospital IT systems. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative research efforts in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Time management skills are essential.
• Good knowledge of hospital IT systems would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide data and administrative support to the Clinical Trials Team.
• Maintain quality and content of data held within information systems.
• Input and process information/data.

Job description

Job overview

This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to support the research team working on a variety of research studies across the area of women and children, this covers neonatal, paediatrics, maternity and fertility at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

This a varied role with a mix of admin and clerical support to enable the research team to recruit patients into trials.

The role involves clinic screening, sending GP letters, managing spreadsheets and using our research databases to add patients as well as other varied tasks.

Time management skills are therefore essential as is the ability to work autonomously. Previous experience in research is not essential, however a good knowledge of hospital IT systems would be an advantage and being a key player is integral to the role.

• We are expecting a high number of applications for this post and it is likely that the advert will close early, therefore if you want to join our team please apply early!

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide data and administrative support to the Clinical Trials Team maintaining quality and content of data held within information systems, inputting and processing information / data. The post holder will work under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Trials Facilitator and other clinical members of the Trials Team. However, the post holder will be required to work without direct supervision during routine tasks. The postholder will be required to undertake ICH Good Clinical Practice training and work to these standards at all times.

Working for our organisation

The Research & Innovation department is a growing department, with established collaborations across the region. The department is made up of a wide range of professionals working across all Trust sites. The team prides itself on offering our patients access to new and innovative opportunities through research participation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.