Research Nurse
Velindre University NHS Trust will be recognised locally, nationally and internationally as a renowned organisation of excellence for patient and donor care, education and research.
our values;- Caring
- Respectful
- Accountable
and who will complement our current experienced and specialist employees who are passionate about working in a Trust that has the ambition to provide world class services and care to patient and donors.
Velindre University NHS Trust holds a special place at the heart of healthcare in Wales. It is also an amazing organisation to work and to develop your career. The Trust comprises of two divisions, Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service.The Trust also hosts on behalf of the Welsh Government and NHS Wales, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) and Health Technology Wales (HTW).
Velindre University NHS Trust provides our employees with a favourable salary and reward / staff benefits & support package.
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The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1^st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1^st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
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.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities will be supported by clinical leads during this opportunity and will include
To assist multidisciplinary teams in entering patients into trials
Co-ordinate trials under the supervision of Team Leads within the service
To supervise, advise and develop a team of research nurses/officers and trial coordinator’s at band 5 and below.
To communicate and collaborate with local regional and national Organisations regarding administration of research as required.
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.
Working for our organisation
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 https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Detailed job description and main 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- 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 Qualification in cancer care/ research.
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience at Band 5
- Experience of Clinical Trials
- Experience in Oncology
Values
Essential criteria- High Quality Patient Care
Other
Essential criteria- Ability to travel in course of duties
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria- Excellent leadership skills Ability to work on own initiative
- Organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Good patient advocate
- IT Skills – able to use
- Ability to use own initiative
- 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
- Good communication skills
- Venepuncture/cannulation skills
- Teaching and Presentation skills
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