Research Support Worker
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Annualised hours
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 16/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a fixed-term Research Support Worker role within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, primarily based at the Royal Gwent Hospital, with potential travel to other sites. The post holder will provide high-quality administrative, data management, and coordination support for clinical trials and research projects. The role requires excellent communication, multi-tasking, and adaptability to service needs. It is for 7.5 hours per month over two years.
Key responsibilities
- Assist research team in administrative duties for research project start up, initiation, maintenance and study closure.
- Arrange patient clinic appointments with research team and study participants as required.
- Assist the research team in the preparation and conduct of clinic visits for patients enrolled in research.
- Arrange couriers for safe and timely transport of clinical samples as required.
- Arrange monitoring visits for external monitors and assist in the preparation and follow up of these visits.
- Be aware of and work to all ABUHB relevant policies and procedures, Research SOPs, and HR policies.
Essential criteria
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable criteria
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £26,813 – £27,890 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Research Support Worker
The closing date is 16 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Support Worker, to support the Research Delivery Team within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. The role will mainly be based in our new Clinical Research Centre in the Royal Gwent Hospital, but travel may be required across our other sites in Nevill Hall Hospital and The Grange Hospital.
The post holder will be responsible for providing high quality administrative, data management and coordination support, to ensure the smooth running of a range of clinical trials and other research projects. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to multi-task, prioritise and be adaptable to meet the changing needs of the service.
Annualised hours- 7.5 hours per month
This is a fixed term post for 2 years to cover the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
Assist research team in administrative duties for research project start up, initiation, maintenance and study closure.
Arrange patient clinic appointments with research team and study participants as required.
Assist the research team in the preparation and conduct of clinic visits f
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