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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
The shift pattern is Monday-Thursday 9am-14.30 (flexible going forward) (22.2 hours).
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the West of Scotland Research Ethics Service which oversees four research ethics committees which review new clinical research applications with the NHS and forms part of a UK national ethics service.
This position is likely to appeal to anyone who has an interest in clinical research and enjoys working to a high standard of detail and excellence. The primary responsibilities of the post are mainly administrative covering all duties required for the successful running of the service within the West of Scotland. This will include providing expert administrative and technical support to the West of Scotland Research Ethics Committees and the team of committee managers including; validating new research applications, co-ordinating the ethical approval of research applications, close working with our voluntary ethics committee members.
The post holder will ideally have an understanding of clinical research and ethical review process within the overall NHS approval process for clinical research. A degree/HND or equivalent qualification in a healthcare or biological science related area is desirable as well as excellent organisational and communication skills. They will be required to have a pleasant and approachable manner with the ability to work flexibly in a close team setting, as well as on their own initiative with minimal supervision.
They must be adaptable to change with a flexible approach to working. The post holder will be responsible for fulfilling self-development requirements and be able to deliver appropriate advice to all levels of applicants and to the volunteer committee members as required.
The post is part time 22.5 hours per week and will be office based with some flexibility for partial homeworking.
Informal Contact: Dr Judith Godden, Ethics Manager, 07960044211, Judith.godden@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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