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.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
1. 1st level registered nurse or professional health care equivalent.
2. Masters degree or equivalent experience or qualification.
3. Evidence of continued professional development
4. Working knowledge of and its application in the NHS research environment,
Desirable
5. Clinical Research Qualification.
6. Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
7. Experience as a specialist nurse.
8. Experience of caring for patients within the research setting.
Desirable
9. Experience of caring for patients in the Cancer setting
10. Clinical skills in delivering novel Clinical Trials therapies.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
11. Ability to work on own initiative
12. Excellent communication skills
13. Computing skills
14. Good patient advocate
15. Teaching and presentation skills
16. Counselling skills
17. Knowledge of the research process and regulatory requirements - and research governance.
18. Knowledge of MS Office application and E-mail
19. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a Team
20. Enthusiastic and motivated
21. Attention to detail
Other
Essential
22. Ability to travel, in the course of duties
23. Flexible approach to working hours according to service needs
Desirable
24. Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards