Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate leader to play a key role in shaping our evolving service and implementing our ambitious research strategy.



You'll lead a dedicated, high-performing team as they deliver a diverse portfolio of clinical studies within our Clinical Research Facility and across the Health Board. You will collaborate closely with investigators to expand the research portfolio and champion clinical research . As an experienced research professional, you'll provide expert oversight and day-to-day management for the delivery team, ensuring the highest standards of research practice and clinical governance in all clinical research studies.



Expect extensive opportunities for continuous professional development to support your personal and professional growth.



The post holder will be responsible for a research delivery team in recruiting and delivering care to patients participating in

clinical research trials. The post holder will have managerial responsibility for the research delivery team and be

instrumental in implementing the research strategy objectives.

Responsible for the day-to-day management of a research team, ensuring appropriate cover and skill mix for the smooth

running of research projects

Responsible for the clinical co-ordination of a portfolio of research projects taking place within the UHB. Liaise with Principal Investigators (PI's) and allocate research projects to research staff using professional judgement to

assess workload and nursing capacity within the UHB

Working collaboratively with the Operational Management Group to provide professional leadership and support at a

departmental level to research staff

Ensure that all research undertaken within the UHB safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within Good

Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Act as a resource for all research active staff and departments within the UHB. Support the set up and delivery of complex trials stepping in for member of the research delivery team as required Responsible for the oversight and support of directorate-based research teams, ensuring appropriate cover and skill mix

for the smooth running of research project.



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 specialty 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.



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