Research Nurse

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an exciting role working in collaboration with the Clinical Research Centre in the Royal Gwent Hospital and the Welsh Wound Innovation Centre in Pontyclun. Travel may also be required to other sites in Aneurin Bevan University HB, Cwm Taff HB and Cardiff HB, including visiting patients at home.

The post holder will be responsible for the set up and delivery of observational and interventional clinical trials in commercial and non-commercial research studies. The successful applicant will work closely with existing trial administrators, research nurses and research officers.

We are especially keen to hear from applicants who already have a good foundation of research knowledge. Experience in wound healing and/or district nursing would be desirable, although full training would be provided.

Main duties of the job

• Support recruitment to patients to clinical trials
• Supporting clinical procedures, including the treatment and dressing of patient with wounds within the specification of the clinical trial.
• Training and assessing other staff

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

This post is fixed term for 24 months to meet the needs of the service.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.