Job summary
Are you passionate about being at the forefront of health care? Are you motivated to work autonomously within a supportive team, that aims to discover and deliver the best care for patients? If so, our experienced research team would love you to work alongside themon a variety of interesting patient-centred studies.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and appropriately experienced Band 6 Clinical Research Specialist Nurse, on a part or full time basis based at Glangwili General Hospital.
The research team in Hywel Dda cover numerous specialities and study types from international drug trials to qualitative interviews. Personal and career development is important to us, with many opportunities for training and learning available.
It is necessary for the applicant to have a knowledge of clinical research trial set-up, protocols and their application to practice, alongside a working knowledge of local, national and international research regulations. They will have excellent communication and organisational skills, be motivated and conscientious with an eye for detail.
Main duties of the job
Set up, run and lead on research trials and clinical studies.
Liaise with doctors. nurses, pharmacists and other members of the wider MDT team.
Recruiting to time and target across a range of portfolio and commercial studies.
Consent patients into studies and follow them through their time in the study providing a point of contact.
Collect and process biological samples - including those from patients with COVID and influenza.
Data collection and upload onto a variety of systems including LPMS, Redcap, Macro.
Mentoring, Training and Supervision of other members of staff.
Raising the profile of research via presenting at events, conferences and inductions and building a research positive culture within the Health Board.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 16/03/2023.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Current registration with NMC
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Specialist knowledge of research legislation, GCP and National Framework or equivalent
- Knowledge of clinical and Research Terminology
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC professional code
- Ability to make independent decisions and advise others on appropriate action
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge within a specific disease site e.g. Diabetes
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of previous patient/client and Multi-Disciplinary Team contact within work environment.
- Experience of undertaking clinical research
- Project management
Desirable
- Extensive clinical experience in a specific area
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Current registration with NMC
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Specialist knowledge of research legislation, GCP and National Framework or equivalent
- Knowledge of clinical and Research Terminology
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC professional code
- Ability to make independent decisions and advise others on appropriate action
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge within a specific disease site e.g. Diabetes
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of previous patient/client and Multi-Disciplinary Team contact within work environment.
- Experience of undertaking clinical research
- Project management
Desirable
- Extensive clinical experience in a specific area
Language Skills
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
