Job summary THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 2 YEARS DUE TO FUNDING. 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. Health and Care Research Wales is a research infrastructure funded by the Division of Research & Development, Welsh Government. The overarching vision of Health and Care Research Wales is to be internationally recognised for its excellent health and social care research that has a positive impact on the health, wellbeing and prosperity of the people in Wales. A Support and Delivery infrastructure was established in 2015 in order to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness and international competiveness in the research environment within Wales. This included a Support Centre to provide centralised functions and services at a National level and local R&D functions via NHS R&D Departments at each organisation. The Health and Care Research Wales Support and Delivery mission is to facilitate health and social care research that will improve the health and well-being of people in Wales by providing and effective and efficient joined up centralised and local service. The NHS R&D Departments led by a R&D Director provide local services for research support and facilitates the sponsoring and hosting of studies within in each UHB. Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical research specialist nurse to support our Bronchiectasis research portfolio within the All-Wales Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit and CVUHB Research Delivery Team. The post holder will be working closely with our Cystic Fibrosis research team, based within the All-Wales Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit, University Hospital Llandough - primarily supporting an expanding portfolio of bronchiectasis clinical studies, whilst also having an involvement in the cystic fibrosis portfolio. The post holder will be required to lead on their own allocation of clinical studies, under the direction of the Research Team lead, working closely with the multi-professional team involved in the care of patients with bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis, and the wider research delivery teams. The All-Wales Adult Cystic Fibrosis Service has an extensive and expanding research portfolio with the recent addition of early phase clinical trials. There are currently >350 adult CF patients within the service and the research team is expanding to meet the expansion needs of the research team and portfolio. In addition to the research team, there is a large multidisciplinary team. The team work closely and support each other to deliver high quality specialist patient care. Contact - Jennie Williams, Senior Research Nurse/Team Lead, 02921 825485 About us Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, 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. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds. Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 001-NMR015-0225 Job locations All Wales Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit, University Hospital Llandough Penlan Road Penarth CF64 2XX Job description Job 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Job description Job 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse/current registration with NMC Evidence of continued professional development Specialist knowledge of research legislation, GCP and National Framework or equivalent demonstrable knowledge within a required disease site (i.e Bronchiectasis and/or cystic fibrosis) Knowledge of clinical and research terminology Ability to make independent decisions and advise others on appropriate actions Experience Essential Evidence of previous patient and multi-disciplinary team contact within work environment Experience of undertaking clinical research and/or extensive clinical experience within a specific area Project management Skills/Qualities Essential Positive attitude and respect for others Drive, enthusiasm and commitment to the organisation Ability to communicate complex information to patients/carers/members of the MDT Team player, whilst also possessing the ability to work independently Well organised and able to plan own workload Desirable Strategic thinker Special Knowledge Essential Comprehensive knowledge of the ethical, organisational and regulatory environment within which clinical research is conducted Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse/current registration with NMC Evidence of continued professional development Specialist knowledge of research legislation, GCP and National Framework or equivalent demonstrable knowledge within a required disease site (i.e Bronchiectasis and/or cystic fibrosis) Knowledge of clinical and research terminology Ability to make independent decisions and advise others on appropriate actions Experience Essential Evidence of previous patient and multi-disciplinary team contact within work environment Experience of undertaking clinical research and/or extensive clinical experience within a specific area Project management Skills/Qualities Essential Positive attitude and respect for others Drive, enthusiasm and commitment to the organisation Ability to communicate complex information to patients/carers/members of the MDT Team player, whilst also possessing the ability to work independently Well organised and able to plan own workload Desirable Strategic thinker Special Knowledge Essential Comprehensive knowledge of the ethical, organisational and regulatory environment within which clinical research is conducted 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address All Wales Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit, University Hospital Llandough Penlan Road Penarth CF64 2XX Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)