Job overview

This post is fixed term for 2 years to meet the needs of the service.

This post is part of the growing Research Delivery team based at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport. The post holder will be responsible for the set-up and delivery of studies, working as part of a multi-professional team. This will include complex trials managed within our Clinical Research Centre and research studies in specialties across the Health Board. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse/AHP to develop their career in a committed, collaborative and supportive team. Personal and professional development is a priority and you should expect a range of training and development opportunities.

We are especially keen to hear from applicants with experience of clinical research delivery, however full training will be provided. You should be an experienced professional with a strong interest in research and person- centred care. 

We strongly encourage arranging a visit or TEAMS call prior to applying please. 

The Research Officer role is suitable for experienced Clinical Research Practitioners and Registered Allied Health Professionals.

Main duties of the job

• Support recruitment to patients to clinical trials
• Supporting clinical procedures  within the specification of the clinical trial.
• Training and assessing other staff

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

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020.  Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.