Research Nurse

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated first level registered nurse to join an established clinical trials unit team as a seconded band 6 role within Clinical trials.

You need to have considerable clinical expertise in oncology, be experienced in clinical research, and have proven clinical skills in administration of SACT. You will be required to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills and evidence of developing leadership qualities.

Responsibilities will be supported by clinical leads during this opportunity and will include:

1. To assist multidisciplinary teams in entering patients into trials.
2. Co-ordinate trials under the supervision of Team Leads within the service.
3. To supervise, advise and develop a team of research nurses/officers and trial coordinators at band 5 and below.
4. To communicate and collaborate with local regional and national Organisations regarding administration of research as required.
5. Delivering SACT treatment on the Clinical Research Treatment unit.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you. Visit our website to find out more here.

02 April 2025

Agenda for change

Band 6

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum

Permanent

Full-time

120-NMR757-0425

Velindre University NHS Trust
Velindre Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 2TL

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.

• NMC Registration
• Degree Level Registered Nurse with evidence of continued professional development
• Knowledge of clinical research including the research process and regulatory requirements e.g. ICH-GCP

• Clinical Research Qualification
• Teaching qualification in cancer care/research.

• Excellent leadership skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good patient advocate
• IT Skills - able to use
• Able to work flexibly
• Works well as part of a team but also able to work independently as required
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Interested in research and development
• Good attention to detail

• Venepuncture/cannulation skills
• Teaching and Presentation skills

• Experience at Band 5

• Experience of Clinical Trials
• Experience in Oncology

• High Quality Patient Care

• Ability to travel in course of duties

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer name: Velindre University NHS Trust
Address: Velindre University NHS Trust
Velindre Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
Employer's website: https://velindre.nhs.wales/