Cardiothoracic Research Nurse

Job summary

The NHS Research and Delivery (R&D) Departments led by the R&D Director provide local services for research support and facilitates for the sponsoring and hosting of studies within each University Health Board (UHB). Part of this service includes a specialist Cardiothoracic NHS research delivery team consisting of Research Nurses and a Research Administration Manager employed by NHS organisations to support the delivery of high quality Cardiothoracic health and social care studies.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity for a cardiothoracic research nurse has become available on a part time basis within the cardiothoracic directorate. The research nurse will become part of the team supporting thoracic and acute cardiology research throughout the University Health Board.

We are seeking a band 6 research nurse that 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. The post holder will have a specialist knowledge in either thoracic or cardiology, enabling the post holder to work independently.

The post holder 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 holders will be working within a team of staff based within the Sir Geraint Evans Cardiovascular Research Building at UHW, supporting researchers with high quality studies throughout the health board.

This post is fixed term for12 months due to - meet the needs of the service.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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 mission is"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.