Clinical Research Nurse

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced nurse, to join an exciting and dynamic research team in the Nephrology and Transplant Directorate, Cardiff.

You will need to be highly motivated, enthusiastic first level registered nurse, experienced in direct patient care in renal or research environment.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic nurse who is able to work flexibly to support the service and contribute to studies within our varied portfolio and who has a keen interest in research. Nephrology and Transplant experience is not essential to this role as an orientation package can be arranged.

The post holders will work autonomously to assist in the management of a caseload of clinical trial patients, whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be able to maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure high quality service delivery.

The post holder will be working within both the Nephrology and Transplant Directorate at UHW and dialysis units throughout South East Wales.

In return we will offer you a dynamic, friendly working environment, a full induction programme and an individual personal development plan to guide your development within the role.

We are searching for nurses who share our values:

• We care about the people we serve and the people we work with
• We trust one another
• We respect each other
• We take personal responsibility
• We treat people with kindness
• We act with integrity

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

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our missionis "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.