Clinical Research Specialist Nurse - Immunology
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff, CF14 4XW
Salary
£40,559 to £48,841
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
This post is a fixed term/secondment for 12 months from the start date, to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the se...
The post holder will be responsible for managing a portfolio of immunology trials, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the patients/research participants taking part in research studies.
The post holder will be responsible for liaising with supporting departments, Principal Investigators, research sponsors and research colleagues to coordinate clinical trial visits according to the protocols, adhering to research regulatory standards and governance frameworks. The post holder will be supported to undertake training relevant to their clinical trial portfolio, and will work closely with an experienced team of research nurses, research managers and trial administrators to deliver trials safely and efficiently, and ensure the collection and documentation of accurate research data.
The role will involve an element of on call and occasional shift working in line with the needs of the service and individual clinical trial requirements.
The post holder will be dedicated to supporting the early phase research team, based within the Clinical Research Facility.
The post holder will be based in the Clinical Research Facility within the University Hospital of Wales.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Current registration with NMC
- Specialist knowledge of research legislation, GCP and National Framework and/or extensive clinical experience
- Ability to make independent decisions and advise others on appropriate action.
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Degree
- Good Clinical Practice Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of previous patient/client and Multi Disciplinary Team contact within work environment.
- Experience of undertaking clinical research and/or extensive clinical experience in a specific area
- Excellent written, verbal and organisational skills
- Band 5 Acute Experience
Desirable
- Experience of Clinical Research
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information to patients/carers/ members of MDT
- Enthusiastic and ability to motivate others
- Able to prioritise workload and work autonomously
Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills
- Team Player whilst having the ability to work independently.
- Well organised and able to plan own workload
Desirable
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
- Iv Medications
- Ability to speak Welsh
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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