Research Officer

To provide information to cancer patient and carers, considering entry in to specific cancer research.
Recruitment to non CTIMP research.
Support the research nurses by taking on trial patient follow up in clinics.
To provide assistance in the CTU lab with spinning and storage of bloods.
To assist with the co-ordination of a portfolio of clinical trials across various disease sites. Providing administrative and data management support for all aspects of trial organisation.
To communicate and collaborate with local regional and national organisations regarding administration of oncology research as required

We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Officer to join an established Clinical Trials Unit. You will ideally be educated to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience acquired through training and experience, also theoretical intermediate knowledge of lab sample handling, and principles of Good Lab Practice and knowledge in health care. With a good working knowledge of computer software packages and excellent word processing skills. In this role you will work within designated oncology research teams responsible for the co-ordination and implementation of blood sampling, blood processing, storage and transportation of all research blood samples. To perform venepuncture and cannulation of trial patients. To assist the research nurses with appropriate trial related procedures, e.g. ECG, BP General Observations. Data collection, CRF completion and query resolution portfolio of studies. Therefore, you must have the proven ability to prioritise
your workload and produce high standard, accurate work, to deadlines.
You must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal as there is a need to communicate at a local and at an all Wales basis.

Thank you for your interest in working for Velindre University NHS Trust, which is a committed equal opportunities employer. The Trust welcomes applications from people who share our vision;
Velindre University NHS Trust will be recognised locally, nationally and internationally as a renowned organisation of excellence for patient and donor care, education and research.
our values;
+ Caring
+ Respectful
+ Accountable
and who will complement our current experienced and specialist employees who are passionate about working in a Trust that has the ambition to provide world class services and care to patient and donors.
Velindre University NHS Trust holds a special place at the heart of healthcare in Wales. It is also an amazing organisation to work and to develop your career. The Trust comprises of two divisions, Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service. The Trust also hosts on behalf of the Welsh Government and NHS Wales, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) and Health Technology Wales (HTW).
Velindre University NHS Trust provides our employees with a favourable salary and reward / staff benefits & support package.
For more information on this vacancy please contact the recruiting manager, who will be pleased to discuss their employment opportunity with you.
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The Trust also reserves the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement at any stage of the process, to enable internal staff requiring to be redeployed in suitable roles.
Posts may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and Professional Registration Check.
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Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English., 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.