Research Officer - Respiratory Biobank

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Cardiff is seeking a Clinical Research Officer for a 2-year fixed term position. The role involves supporting the Respiratory Biobank, obtaining informed consent, and working closely with patients and multidisciplinary teams. Applicants should possess a health-related degree, have relevant clinical experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers a salary range of £31,516 to £38,364 per annum pro-rata, alongside opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Independent decision-making ability.
• Knowledge of clinical and/or research terminology.

Responsibilities

• Support the Respiratory Biobank and approach patients.
• Obtain informed consent and biobank samples.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams to carry out clinical research.

Skills

Communication of complex information

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

Health related degree or Allied Health Professional

Evidence of continued professional development

Job description

Go back Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Research Officer - Respiratory Biobank

The closing date is 15 February 2026

This post is fixed term/secondment for 2 years from commencement date to meet the needs of the service.

If you are interested applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Research Officer to support the Cardiff and Vale Research Delivery Team with the Respiratory Biobank. The post holder will be working closely with respiratory colleagues based in the All-Wales Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre, as well as with the biobank teams based in Cardiff University and other identified clinical areas in UHW to approach patients, obtain informed consent, and obtain biobank samples to support clinical trials developments and biobanking capabilities. This opportunity is a patient facing clinical role, potentially spanning across multiple clinical areas in both UHL and UHW, and requires an applicant with excellent communication and organisational skills to meet the clinical, administrative and patient-facing needs of the role.

Main duties of the job

The post is being offered as a 0.5WTE, 18.75 hours/week (working days/hours to be negotiated on appointment, with requirements for post holder to attend morning clinics on a Monday and potentially Tuesday in UHL), for 2 years fixed term or secondment considered.

The post is supported by VPAG funding to increase capacity and capability for commercial clinical trials, and increase the biobank offerings for the advancement of research within commercial and non-commercial industries, opening opportunities for patients to take part in clinical trials and increase access to new innovative and pioneering treatments.

The NHS R&D Departments led by a R&D Director provide local services for research support and facilitates the sponsoring and hosting of studies within in each UHB. Part of this service includes a NHS research delivery team consisting of Research Nurses, Research Officers and Administrators, employed by NHS organisations to support the delivery of high quality health and social care studies. The Research Officer will be a part of these NHS research delivery teams.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person\'s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job responsibilities

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

We encourage any potential candidates to contact us beforehand, informal discussions and visits welcomed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Health related degree or Allied Health Professional
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Knowledge of clinical and/or research terminology

Experience

• Evidence of previous patient/client and multidisciplinary team contact within work environment
• Clinical experience gained within the NHS
• Proven record of meeting targets
• Experience of undertaking clinical research

Skills

• Ability to communicate complex information to patients/carers/members of MDT
• Team player whilst possessing ability to work independently
• Well organised and able to plan own workload

Personal Qualities

• Positive attitude and respect for others
• Drive, enthusiasm and commitment to the organisation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum pro-rata