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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.
The shift pattern for this position is 09.00am – 17.00pm Monday – Friday, flexible working required at times to meet project requirements.
The Oncology Portfolio is extremely busy and supports Commercially sponsored and non-commercially sponsored research projects. The Systems team is part of the wider Research & innovation team and is responsible for the delivery of streamlined research approvals for GG&C research projects and amendments.
The post holder will manage research administration and document submissions to support the timely review of study documents and will support their Research Facilitator & Research Co-ordinator to deliver against project milestones, timelines and targets.
The post holder will provide expert research support and advice to Pharmaceutical Company representatives; staff from Contract Research Organisations and Clinical Academics ranging from Consultant/Professor level to students. The successful applicant will co-ordinate review and approval from support departments and be actively involved in ensuring that the logistics of a study can happen across GG&C. This includes liaising with Nursing support, Pharmacy reviewers and approval, financial review, tissue acquisition, and Patient imaging.
The Research & Innovation Administrative team is centrally located at Dykebar Hospital in Paisley where this post will be based.
The post holder must be educated to degree level (Biological Science/ Nursing / Social science or other) and should have relevant experience, a good understanding of research methodologies and terminology, and a drive to deliver a robust and efficient service.
Informal Contact: Dr George Bakirtzis, George.Bakirtzis@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
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