Clinical Trials Digital Systems Officer

Applications are invited from software development and IT professionals for the above position primarily located within Bangor University’s Clinical Trials Unit (NWORTH) and with integration into Digital Services. This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative and successful team engaged in the rewarding task of supporting clinical trials of complex interventions that inform clinical practice and have a positive impact on healthcare policy and patient outcomes, whilst being integrated with the University’s central services.

This post would be well suited to a self-motivated candidate with Java software experience, who would enjoy the variety and challenge of working in a small team in a highly regulated environment. Reporting to the CTU Manager, you will contribute to the IT function at the Unit, developing and maintaining the configuration and support for a wide range of bespoke and API -based applications that are critical to the success of our clinical trials. You will also link with colleagues in the central Digital Services eResearch and speciality teams. The role provides many opportunities for innovation and involves a range of activities across the full development cycle.

The postholder will be expected to provide advice and design expertise when new systems are required. They will implement new software and modify existing software in a controlled manner, with an emphasis on automated testing and software integrity.

The postholder will design, develop and implement clinical IT systems, including web-based systems, relational databases and current trial data management software (in particular Ennov MACRO and REDCap) to support trials (and other rigorous quantitative studies) in the design and management of data capture, analysis, dissemination and archiving. You will be working with a wide variety of CTU and trial staff including statisticians, quality assurance officers, trial managers, clinicians, research nurses and data entry clerks therefore excellent communication skills are essential. You will contribute to the ongoing review and development of the IT function’s Standard Operating Procedures and service improvements and will provide regular reports to the CTU Director, CTU Manager and Core Operations Group. 

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in a computing or related IT subject, or able to offer the equivalent in terms of education, professional training and experience.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview. Remote working with travel to Bangor University as required would also be considered.

The role is full-time. Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis. 

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Closing date for applications: 12th June, 2023.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the following for informal discussions regarding the position: Zoë Hoare, Interim director/ Principal Statistician Phone: 01248 38 8840; z.hoare@bangor.ac.uk or Kirstie Pye, CTU Manager Phone: 01248 382224; k.pye@bangor.ac.uk. 

Committed To Equal Opportunities

Expiration Date: 07/06/2023

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