Job summary
This post is fixed term/secondment until March 2026 due to post you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a band 4 Radiotherapy Research Administrator to join our team in a forward thinking radiotherapy department at Velindre Cancer Centre.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Radiotherapy Research Administrator wishing to expand their knowledge and experience at a purpose built Cancer Centre, providing world class cancer care and research to the people of South East Wales.
Main duties of the job
1. Act as minute taker for Radiotherapy Research and Development meetings
2. Prepare and co-ordinate meetings and events which include members of the Trust, external Trusts, national and international bodies
3. Co-ordinate all research submissions and amendments to appropriate ethics committee's, research and development offices and other required approvals, as per Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and in accordance with Research Governance and other regulatory requirements.
4. In collaboration with oncology research teams, ensure that site files for Radiotherapy studies are maintained according to regulatory requirements.
5. Responsible for complex data collection on the Radiotherapy research team portfolio of studies as per Good Clinical Practice guidelines (GCP), transcribing complex information to Case Report Forms (CRF's) with supervision and guidance.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
6. HNC/HND/NVQ level 4 or equivalent knowledge in health care
7. Knowledge of a full range of software programs
8. Knowledge of medical terminology
9. GCP Certificate or willingness to attain
Desirable
10. Graduate in health related qualification
11. ECDL
12. Knowledge of research / cancer terminology
13. Knowledge of ethical and R&D approval process
14. Knowledge of principles of trial methodology
15. Knowledge of research legislation
16. Preparation of presentations
17. Knowledge of Clinical Trial databases
Experience
Essential
18. General office administration
Desirable
19. Experience in clinical trials
20. Experience in radiotherapy clinical trials/research
21. Experience working in an NHS hospital environment
Skills and Attributes
Essential
22. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
23. Excellent IT skills, inputting/extracting information in to databases
24. Excellent attention to detail
25. Organised
26. Ability to multitask
27. Ability to prioritise workload
28. Excellent telephone manner
29. Adaptable to change
30. Shows initiative/drive
31. Self-motivated
32. Team worker
33. Reliable/punctual
Desirable
34. Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
35. Adheres to Trust values