Clinical Research Nurse

Swansea University; Swansea; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea University is seeking a full-time permanent role in clinical research. The successful candidate will work on various studies, ensuring compliance with protocols and timelines. Training in clinical trial procedures will be provided, along with the opportunity to engage with Welsh language skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research studies.
• Basic Welsh language skills required.

Responsibilities

• Identify suitable patients and recruit them for studies.
• Evaluate and assess patient safety and compliance.

Skills

Patient recruitment

Clinical trial procedures

Regulatory processes

Job description

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

This is a permanent role working full-time.

The post holder will be working on a range of clinical research studies including pharmaceutical, and peer funded projects in a variety of disease areas. Training will be given to suitable candidates in respect of clinical trial procedures and regulatory processes

This will include the Identification of suitable patients, recruitment and review of all patients whether in an outpatient or inpatient context and the delivery of certain specified clinical Investigations/procedures. The post holder will work closely with all members of the research team ensuring protocols and treatments are strictly adhered to within the necessary tight timelines, evaluate and regularly assess patient safety/compliance.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed

£34,132 to £38,249 per annum