Two posts for biostatisticians in the Clinical Research Centre, The
Royal Hospitals, Belfast.
Deadline for applications 28th October 2008
Applications can be made online at http://www.hpssjobs.com
Post 1: Senior Biostatistician ref 71208080
http://www.hpssjobs.com/job_view.asp?JobID=71208080
Permanent Band 8a
Salary: £37106-44527 pa
JOB SUMMARY / MAIN PURPOSE:
To build statistical capacity within the Clinical Research Support
Centre team to ensure that the Centre can advise on and conduct high
quality clinical research in partnership with researchers in NI, UK
and elsewhere.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
1. Contribute to the provision of advice to researchers in the design,
analysis and reporting of clinical research protocols.
2. Develop statistical analysis plans and conduct statistical analyses
under the direction of a senior statistician
3. Use a variety of Statistical software packages and general office
systems
4. Adhere to all relevant standard operating procedures
5. Develop and maintain efficient communications with members of
clinical research teams
6. Liaise with other CRSC staff in the specification, management,
quality control, entry and analysis of data and archiving, as required
by investigators and sponsors.
7. Write and submit progress reports to Funders, Study oversight
committees and Sponsors
8. Contribute to the delivery of appropriate CRSC training programmes
for investigators in the design and conduct of clinical research.
9. Disseminate knowledge of the CRSC among investigators and sponsors
of clinical research, by means of the website and other appropriate
channels.
10. The post holder will be encouraged to develop his/her own research
portfolio, including making a contribution to the development of
clinical research methodology, where possible.
11. The post holder will be expected to develop their knowledge and
skills in their area of expertise through formal training programmes
and continuing professional development activities.
12. Other administrative duties may be assigned from time to time by
the director or senior statistician.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
1. BSc (Hons) at 2.1 or above in Statistics or Mathematics with
Statistics.
AND
2. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the application of statistical
methods in an academic, statutory or health service environment
3. Supervisory experience
4. Ability to demonstrate practical use of information technology
systems, in particular a variety of statistical software applications
and Microsoft office packages including Word, PowerPoint and Excel, e-
mail and internet
5. Possess good organisational and administrative skills
6. Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and written) with
professional and non-professional staff within the health service and
external agencies
7. Demonstrate an ability to manage workload effectively
8. Ability to lead and to work as part of a team
9. Willingness to travel
10. Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the job
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
1. Higher Postgraduate qualification in Statistics
2. Chartered statistician status
3. Experience in the conduct of clinical trials or epidemiological
research
4. Generation of research ideas as evidenced by success in grant
applications and publication in peer reviewed journals
5. Experience of teaching at tertiary education level
6. Experience in staff management and budgeting
7. Sound knowledge of both national and local clinical research
legislation including Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and research
governance
8. Possess a clean driving licence
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Post 2: Junior Biostatistician ref 71208081
http://www.hpssjobs.com/job_view.asp?JobID=71208081
Permanent Band 5
Salary £20225-26123 pa
JOB SUMMARY / MAIN PURPOSE:
To build statistical capacity within the Clinical Research Support
Centre team to ensure that the Centre can advise on and conduct high
quality clinical research in partnership with researchers in NI, UK
and elsewhere.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
1. Contribute to the provision of advice to researchers in the design,
analysis and reporting of clinical research protocols.
2. Develop statistical analysis plans and conduct statistical analyses
under the direction of a senior statistician
3. Use a variety of Statistical software packages and general office
systems
4. Adhere to all relevant standard operating procedures
5. Develop and maintain efficient communications with members of
clinical research teams
6. Liaise with other CRSC staff in the specification, management,
quality control, entry and analysis of data and archiving, as required
by investigators and sponsors.
7. Write and submit progress reports to Funders, Study oversight
committees and Sponsors
8. Contribute to the delivery of appropriate CRSC training programmes
for investigators in the design and conduct of clinical research.
9. Disseminate knowledge of the CRSC among investigators and sponsors
of clinical research, by means of the website and other appropriate
channels.
10. The post holder will be encouraged to develop his/her own research
portfolio, including making a contribution to the development of
clinical research methodology, where possible.
11. The post holder will be expected to develop their knowledge and
skills in their area of expertise through formal training programmes
and continuing professional development activities.
12. Other administrative duties may be assigned from time to time by
the director or senior statistician.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
1. BSc (Hons) at 2.1 or above in Statistics or Mathematics with
Statistics or other subject with a substantial statistical component.
2. Ability to demonstrate practical use of information technology
systems, in particular a variety of statistical software applications
and Microsoft office packages including Word, PowerPoint and Excel, e-
mail and internet
3. Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and written) with
professional and non-professional staff
4. Ability to work as part of a team
5. Willingness to develop skills and keep up to date with best practice
6. Willingness to travel
7. Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the job
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
1. Experience in the conduct of clinical trials or epidemiological
research
2. Generation of research ideas as evidenced by success in grant
applications and publication in peer reviewed journals
3. Experience of teaching at tertiary education level
4. Sound knowledge of both national and local clinical research
legislation including Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and research
governance
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