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Clinical Research Specialist Nurse - Early Phase

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Cardiff

Requirements

  • - Band 6 Registered Nurse
  • - Research experience and/or extensive clinical experience with an interest in research
  • - Ability to assess and manage care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials
  • - Knowledge of recruitment, education, monitoring of trial patients, and collection and documentation of accurate data
  • - Dedication to supporting the early phase research team
  • - Flexibility to fulfill a fixed term/secondment for 2 years
  • - Permission from current line manager prior to applying for the secondment position
  • - Ability to coordinate clinical trial visits according to protocols
  • - Adherence to research regulatory standards and governance frameworks
  • - Willingness to undertake training relevant to the clinical trial portfolio
  • - Ability to work closely with experienced team members
  • - Potential for on call and occasional shift working
  • - Based in the Clinical Research Facility within the University Hospital of Wales
  • - Ability to speak Welsh is desirable

Responsibilities

  • - Contribute to the assessment and management of the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials.
  • - Recruit, educate, and monitor trial patients.
  • - Collect and document accurate data.
  • - Support the early phase research team, based within the Clinical Research Facility.
  • - Care for patients through early phase trials.
  • - Manage a portfolio of trials, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients/research participants.
  • - Liaise with supporting departments, Principal Investigators, research sponsors, and research colleagues to coordinate clinical trial visits according to protocols.
  • - Adhere to research regulatory standards and governance frameworks.
  • - Undertake training relevant to the clinical trial portfolio.
  • - Work closely with an experienced team of research nurses, research managers, and trial administrators to deliver trials safely and efficiently.
  • - Ensure the collection and documentation of accurate research data.
  • - Participate in an element of on-call and occasional shift working in line with service and individual clinical trial needs.
  • - Be based in the Clinical Research Facility within the University Hospital of Wales.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Clinical Research Specialist Nurse - Early Phase.

What organization is offering this role?

The role is offered by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

Is this position permanent?

No, this position is a fixed term/secondment for 2 years to meet the needs of the service.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The post requires a band 6 Registered Nurse with either research experience and/or extensive clinical experience and an interest in research.

What will be my responsibilities in this role?

The responsibilities include managing a portfolio of trials, recruiting and monitoring trial patients, ensuring the safety and well-being of research participants, and liaising with various departments and stakeholders.

Is the ability to speak Welsh necessary for this role?

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, but Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Where will I be based in this role?

You will be based in the Clinical Research Facility within the University Hospital of Wales.

Will there be opportunities for training in this role?

Yes, the post holder will be supported to undertake training relevant to their clinical trial portfolio.

What kind of working hours can I expect?

The role will involve an element of on-call duties and occasional shift work in line with the needs of the service and individual clinical trial requirements.

Who can I contact for more information about this job?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Sarah Harrhy, Senior Clinical Research Nurse, at sarah.harrhy@wales.nhs.uk or call 02921 848251, or Maryanne Bray at maryanne.bray3@wales.nhs.uk or call 02921 846233.

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board provides local healthcare services for people in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan and is the main provider of specialist services for the people of south Wales - and for some services, the whole of Wales and the wider UK. Our Health Board delivers health services for our local population of approximately 500,000, and we host over 100 specialist services for our region and beyond. We’re very proud of the role that we play within the NHS, as one of the largest and most complex NHS organisations in the UK. We employ a diverse workforce of around 14,000 staff who work across a range of hospital sites and deliver care in people’s homes and other community settings.