Research Nurse

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in Wales seeks a Research Nurse to enhance patient participation in clinical trials. The role includes managing patient care pathways, recruitment, and monitoring, while effectively communicating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates are proactive and possess strong clinical knowledge, with Welsh speakers encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing clinical trials and patient care.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Welsh language skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of clinical trial patients, ensuring continuity of care.
• Recruit and monitor trial patients, collect and document data.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within the Haematology directorate.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

The purpose of this post is to increase the number of patients participating in clinical trials at Cardiff and Vale UHB. The post will contribute to the assessment and management of the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials. This will include the recruitment, education, monitoring of trial patients, and the collection and documentation of accurate data.

The post holder will work with Lead Nurses and multidisciplinary teams within the Haematology directorate, as well as the wider research teams, assisting with managing a caseload of clinical trials patients. Responsibilities include identifying suitable patients for clinical trials by attending clinics (screening notes) and relevant Multi-disciplinary Team meetings, using clinical knowledge, inclusion/exclusion criteria, NHS records, and visiting wards and outpatients.

Working autonomously, the post holder will assist in managing the caseload of clinical trial patients while working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Effective communication with patients, carers, and professionals is essential to ensure high-quality service delivery. The role involves providing continuity of care throughout the research study, offering specific advice and support, and referring to specialists as needed to ensure optimal patient care.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally encouraged to apply.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the UK's largest Integrated Health Boards, employing over 17,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services across six hospital sites. Serving over 500,000 residents, we focus on local health and care needs and collaborate regionally to develop services. Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, with a vision that everyone should have the opportunity for a healthy life. Our 10-year strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, aims to make our health services more sustainable through collaborative efforts with the public and workforce.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Mrs Katja Williams
• Job title: Deputy Research Nurse Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]