Senior Clinical Research Officer/Nurse

Integrated Care System; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Haverfordwest seeks a Research Nurse/Officer to enhance patient participation in clinical trials. Responsibilities include managing care pathways, working with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with study protocols. Candidates should have NHS research experience and be registered health professionals. Desirable skills include Welsh-speaking and project management experience. Competitive salary ranging from £39,263 to £47,280 per year pro rata.

Qualifications

• Evidence of relevant continued professional development.
• Specialist knowledge of research legislation and GCP.
• NHS Research/Clinical Trials experience.

Responsibilities

• Increase patient participation in clinical trials.
• Manage care pathways for trial patients.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams on clinical trials.

Skills

Welsh Speaking

Project Management

Report Writing

Education

Registered Health Professional

Masters level education

PhD

Tools

Good Clinical Practice Training

Job description

This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 31/08/2027 due to funding.

If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

Health and Care Research Wales is a research infrastructure funded by the Division of Research & Development, Welsh Government. The overarching vision of Health and Care Research Wales is to be internationally recognised for its excellent health and social care research that has a positive impact on the health, well being and prosperityof the people in Wales.

The Health and Care Research Wales Support and Delivery mission is to facilitate health and social care research that will improve the health and well-being of people in Wales by providing an effective and efficient joined up centralised and local service.

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, Clinical Studies Officers, Research Officers and Administrators, employed by NHS organisations to support the delivery of high quality health and social care studies. The Research Officer/Nurse will be a part of these NHS research delivery teams.

Main duties of the job

• The purpose of this post is to increase the number of patients participating in clinical trials at Hywel Dda 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, the collection and documentation of accurate data.
• The post holder will be working with Lead Nurses and multidisciplinary teams within the Clinical Boards and Directorates as well as the wider research teams assisting with the management of a caseload of clinical trials patients.
• The post will assess and carry out clinical procedures for patients/participants in accordance with the study protocol and will be considered part of the clinical team during the participants' involvement with the study. Implementing a programme of care, providing advice and will maintain records within various settings.
• The post holder will be working with Consultants, Lead Nurses and multidisciplinary teams within the Clinical Boards and Directorates as well as the wider research teams assisting with the management of a caseload of clinical trials patients.

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

Interviews to be held on 15/08/2025.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Registered Health Professional and/or Accredited Clinical Research Practitioner with UK Professional Standards Authority
• Evidence of relevant continued professional development
• Specialist knowledge of research legislation, GCP and National Framework
• Educated to masters level (7) or working towards with equivalent knowledge and experience
• PhD
• Good Clinical Practice & Informed Consent Training

Experience

• NHS Research/Clinical Trials experience
• NHS experience working at band 5 level or above
• Project Management
• Experience with report writing
• Pharmaceutical trials experience

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.

£39,263 to £47,280 a yearper annum pro rata