Non Clinical - Research Co-ordinator

  • Department Data Coordinator
  • Salary £22,816.00 – £24,336 per annum
  • Closing Date 07/08/2024
  • Location The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 3
  • Job ref 223-RCT-506
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week

Job overview

An exciting opportunity to support the cancer/ haematology research team at RSH. 

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 booking, 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.

Be part of something amazing and join the research team - we strive to make a difference to the lives of those with cancer including haematological  cancers, now and for future generations.

The team is multidisciplinary and  we work in a friendly and inclusive environment. 

Main duties of the job

*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!*

Some of the duties of this varied role :

Clinic booking ,managing databases, preparing for clinics and follow ups and entering data using hospital and other IT systems.

 

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.

You need to have an enquiring mind with a good basic level of education with a minimum of five GCSEs, or equivalent (grades 9-4 or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.

The post will be based at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital however, you may be required to travel to other Trust sites as required.

 

Working for our organisation

The R&I 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. 

The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation. 

If successful, by completing the NHS Jobs application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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