Job summary
Employer heading
Research Nurse/Practitioner/Late Phase Team Lead
Band 7
Thank you for your interest in working for Velindre University NHS Trust, which is a committed equal opportunities employer. The Trust welcomes applications from people who share our vision;
Velindre University NHS Trust will be recognised locally, nationally and internationally as a renowned organisation of excellence for patient and donor care, education and research.
our values;
- BE Accountable
- BE Bold
- BE Caring
- BE Dynamic
and who will complement our current experienced and specialist employees who are passionate about working in a Trust that has the ambition to provide world class services and care to patient and donors.
Velindre University NHS Trust holds a special place at the heart of healthcare in Wales. It is also an amazing organisation to work and to develop your career. The Trust comprises of two divisions, Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service. The Trust also hosts on behalf of the Welsh Government and NHS Wales, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) and Health Technology Wales (HTW).
Velindre University NHS Trust provides our employees with a favourable salary and reward / staff benefits & support package.
For more information on this vacancy please contact the recruiting manager, who will be pleased to discuss their employment opportunity with you.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
The Trust also reserves the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement at any stage of the process, to enable internal staff requiring to be redeployed in suitable roles.
Posts may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and Professional Registration Check.
For more information on our Trust Employee Reward and Benefit’s Package please visit the Velindre University NHS Trust website.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity within our service for a dynamic, enthusiastic, forward thinking, and experienced Senior Research nurse.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in clinical research, leadership experience, and a passion for advancing healthcare through innovative research practices. They should possess a relevant nursing qualification and be registered with the appropriate regulatory body.
The successful applicant will provide clinical management and support to the existing Research Team, having oversight of our late phase portfolio of studies and playing an integral part in the feasibility and set up of clinical trials, in collaboration with R&D. You will provide leadership and management for our Clinical Trials delivery unit, driving the education and assessment programme for our delivery team.
You will possess excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills, and be committed to providing a supportive culture within the team.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role
Management of staff, including appraisals, workload, performance and adherence to Trust policies.
Patient recruitment and Late Phase portfolio management/oversight.
Supporting Senior Research Nurse Manager with day to day delivery of the late phase portfolio.
Management of documentation to support all research activity.
Promote and support departmental education and training.
Instigate and implement service improvement.
Ensure quality standards are maintained within delivery service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
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 and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 1st level registered nurse or professional health care equivalent.
- Masters degree or equivalent experience or qualification.
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Working knowledge of G.C.P and its application in the NHS research environment,
Desirable criteria
- Clinical Research Qualification.
- Teaching qualification E.C.D.L
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience as a specialist nurse.
- Experience of caring for patients within the research setting.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of caring for patients in the Cancer setting
- Clinical skills in delivering novel Clinical Trials therapies.
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Excellent communication skills
- Computing skills
- Good patient advocate
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Counselling skills
- Knowledge of the research process and regulatory requirements – G.C.P and research governance.
- Knowledge of MS Office application and E-mail
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a Team
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Attention to detail
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel, in the course of duties
- Flexible approach to working hours according to service needs
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
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
- Michelle Harry
- Job title
- Senior Research Nurse Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 029 2061 5888
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