Clinical Research Associate Sheffield, England
Job description
The successful postholder will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Academic Directorate of Communicable Diseases and Specialised Medicine. In particular, supporting the Research Leads and the Research Coordinator to implement the Directorate’s research strategy plus data coordination of studies as the need arises.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Directorate Research Coordinator in developing the research productivity, to increase the number of patients attending the Directorate as either an in-patient or out-patient taking part in clinical studies, while supporting and maximising research effectiveness. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for the data coordination of selected studies managed through the Directorate.
The post holder may be required to provide support to other Directorates within Specialised Cancer, Medicine and Rehabilitation (SCMR), should the need arise.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The Academic Directorate of Communicable Diseases and Specialised Medicine (CDSM) is committed to developing a research culture within SCMR and ensuring that clinical research is part of its core business by undertaking and facilitating clinical research, improving standards and quality of treatment and care to the individual. SCMR will ensure that research conducted within it or supported by it meets the requirements of the Department of Health Research Governance Framework and the international regulatory framework governing clinical research.
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
About Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
CEO: Sir Andrew Cash
Revenue: $2 to $5 billion (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.sth.nhs.uk
