Job summary
- Main area
- Research
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 24 months (Fixed Term - to meet the needs of the service)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Other
- Job ref
- 001-NMR151-0725
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sir Geraint Evans Building UHW
- Town
- Cardiff
- Salary
- £37,898 - £45,637 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Cardiothoracic Research Nurse
Band 6
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of 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 also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
· We are kind and caring
· We are respectful
· We have trust and integrity
· We take personal responsibility
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It 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, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Cardiothoracic Research Team at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, with a special focus on Heart Failure Research.
The successful candidate will be a qualified nurse with a strong background in direct patient care and a keen interest in advancing cardiac care through clinical research. You will be based within the Cardiothoracic Directorate, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to support and deliver a growing portfolio of heart failure studies.
While previous experience in clinical trials is desirable, it is not essential full training and ongoing clinical support will be provided. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting edge research aimed at improving outcomes for patients with heart failure and other cardiac conditions.
The Cardiothoracic Research Team is actively expanding its research portfolio, with a focus on heart failure, arrhythmias, and interventional cardiology. Our work contributes to national and international studies aimed at developing innovative treatments and improving patient outcomes.
This is a 2 year fixed term post, with the potential to extend to 4 years depending on proof of concept. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
Support the delivery of commercial and non commercial clinical trials in heart failure and cardiology.
Coordinate patient recruitment, consent, and follow-up in accordance with study protocols.
Collaborate with cardiologists, research staff, and external partners to ensure high-quality data collection and patient care.
Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Continued CPD
Desirable criteria
- ILS
- Degree
Experience
Essential criteria
- Band 5 Acute Experience
- Experience of working within an MDT
Desirable criteria
- Experience of Clinical Research
Skills
Essential criteria
- Communication Skills
- Venepuncture & Cannulation
- IV Skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Research Regulations
Desirable criteria
- Current GCP Certificate
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jenni Davies
- Job title
- Cardiothoracic Research Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02921 845355
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