Total 5 Junior Executive level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in COVENTRY, CV2 2DX

1. Support the Lead Nurse of R&D with ensuring service objectives are met and deputising for lead nurse as required. 2. Responsible for the efficient management of processes e.g. complaints within research, training and development; appraisal and patient recruitment. Undertake bleep-holder responsibilities for R&D as required. 3. Utilise information and IT systems to produce accurate and timely workforce and resource data and reports. 4. Responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of projects to improve patient care and service development through the audit cycle, linking to the clinical governance and research governance frameworks and business planning process. 5. Undertake occasional direct workload requiring moderate to high physical effort according to patient dependency or staff need. 6. Demonstrate through effective leadership the ability to provide professional and emotional support to individuals and groups, e.g. during difficult situations or unexpected events. 7. Accountable for maintaining a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times.8.Responsible for adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy and Divisional objectives designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from clinical and non-clinical risk and known hazards. If you are interested in this opportunity and wish to discuss further please contact Nicolas Aldridge Lead Nurse for R&D or Ceri Jones Head of R&D. To apply please find the application on TRAC. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

The post holder will be employed by the Research and Development Department (R&D) to work within the Midwifery research team predominantly, though there may be a need to work flexibly across several research speciality teams as service requirements dictate. They will contribute to the provision of a clinical research service based normally at the location of the employing organisation (UHCW NHS Trust); however, travel to other sites may be required as per study requirements or set out under contractual agreements for the delivery of a local cross cutting clinical research service. Support Research Midwives, Nurses and Physicians by assisting in the planning and conduct of all types of research studies. Adhere to trial protocols and work in accordance with ICH GCP and Trust Standard Operating Procedures. Manage and co-ordinate own portfolio of uncomplicated studies, not requiring qualified medical/ nursing intervention in accordance with the relevant Local, National and International guidelines. Use databases to access patient groups to improve patient opportunity and recruitment to trials. Identify/screen patients for studies and registers/ enrol patients into these studies, ensuring informed consent is in place. Co-ordinate and manage a portfolio of non-interventional research studies in line with protocol ethics approvals. Coordinate the follow up of an identified caseload of trial patients with minimal supervision. Day to day maintenance of patient records whilst the trial is in progress, data entry onto electronic or paper based case records forms. Assist in the preparation of and participate in monitoring visits, and respond to data queries. Ensure serious adverse events are reported and acted upon as required by the protocol in liaison with a research nurse and or Principle Investigator For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

The successful candidate will have a relevant health / mental health related degree or qualification. They should be computer literate, with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Knowledge of and experience of health and/or social care research is essential. The role will involve travel to research sites across Coventry and Warwickshire so applicants must have the ability to move freely across the Trust.

The successful candidate will have a relevant health / mental health related degree or qualification. They should be computer literate, with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Knowledge of and experience of health and/or social care research is essential. The role will involve travel to research sites across Coventry and Warwickshire so applicants must have the ability to move freely across the Trust.

The Coventry Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) is a part of a national programme funded until 2027 by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). It aims to increase the use of research in councils, so services are better and fairer and can help people have better life chances.

The multiskilled HDRC team is based in the Public Health Department of the council. The team is responsible for developing and managing the work programme of the HDRC, working with the Coventry University, the University of Warwick, as well as other partners from the community and voluntary sectors, NHS, other councils and universities.

This is an exciting and time to work in the Coventry HDRC, as it’s a brand-new programme and we are developing new ways of working in the council, new research projects, and importantly looking to involve local people in research. If you are an individual that is committed to achieving the best outcomes for people across Coventry, our team can help you make a difference through high-quality professional support, supervision, and excellent learning and development opportunities. You can learn more about the programme here.

Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values we strive to have a workforce that reflects our local communities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

What is the job role?

We are looking for a Project Assistant to work as part of the Coventry HDRC.

The important role will support the Coventry HDRC team in organisation, coordination and administration of key functions of HDRC. The role will ensure the smooth running of the require working with people from a range of organisations including universities, hospitals as well as statutory and voluntary agencies.

There is opportunity to help develop new processes such as the management and advice to research projects.

It is a 2-year fixed term contract/secondment with possible extension.

Who are we looking for?

• You’ll have significant experience in project support and admin duties.
• Experience in communicating with internal and external stakeholders, at all levels.
• You’ll be skilled at prioritising work, managing time and working autonomously under pressure to deliver to deadlines.
• You’ll be creative, proactive, and have experience in problem-solving and quick decision-making, whilst dealing with competing priorities.
• You will enjoy helping develop and learn new project and administrative processes to help the programme and service run smoothly.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Word Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.
• Someone keen to develop and learn new knowledge and skills in a supportive team environment.

When applying for this role you will be asked to write a personal statement, please provide examples of the following information in your statement:

• Experience and knowledge of supporting large projects and dealing with competing priorities.
• Experience of your organisational skills and specifically your role whilst working in a team to reach a deadline. Provide an example of where you have had to negotiate with various levels of stakeholders to achieve an outcome.
• Describe a situation where you have faced a challenge and have had to make decisions to overcome this.
• Your experience of adapting a current process or where you have had to develop and learn a new process.

Previous applicants need not apply.

This role will involve a combination of office and home-based working.

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

Interview date(s): w/c/ 8th April

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

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