Research Nurse

Job Summary

The post holder will be involved in ensuring that any research undertaken within the University Health Board safeguards the well-being of the research participants, including patients, staff, and control subjects. This will involve supporting participants through the research pathway, in accordance with the research protocol and relevant legislation. The postholder will support the Assistant Director for R&D and the R&D Manager in meeting the Research and Development Division, Welsh Government Key Performance Indicators and Metrics.

Main Duties of the Job

Working as part of a well-established team, the post holder will be involved in ensuring that any research undertaken within the University Health Board safeguards the well-being of the research participants, including patients, staff, and control subjects. This will involve supporting participants through the research pathway, in accordance with the research protocol and relevant legislation.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and well-organised individual with a passion for research and a keen interest in developing and supporting collaborative commercial and non-commercial research within the University Health Board. The post holder will be working as part of a well-established team of research nurses, officers, and assistants to support the setup and delivery of research across the UHB.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About Us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary, and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Date Posted

14 April 2025

Pay Scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full-time

Reference Number

110-NMR054-0225-A

Job Locations

Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos Road
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT

Job Responsibilities

The post holder will be required to identify and screen study participants, in accordance with the research protocol and in conjunction with members of the research team. The post holder will provide specialist advice and guidance on the research process to potential participants, ensuring that they fully understand the nature of the study and protocol pathway, enabling valid informed consent. The post holder will take informed consent from study participants, in line with ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines. The post holder will support patients through the research pathway for approved commercial and non-commercial research projects, ensuring that patient safety is paramount at all times. The post holder will be responsible for assessing feasibility, study setup, support, coordination, and operational management of commercial and non-commercial research studies across the University Health Board. The post holder will be required to undertake clinical procedures (e.g., phlebotomy, questionnaire completion) on research participants as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential

• UK NMC registration
• Specialist knowledge of Research legislation, GCP, and National Framework

Desirable

• Certificate in ICH Good Clinical Practice

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal/written; Excellent attention to detail

Desirable

• Data analysis and interpretation; Project management

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working at a Band 5 (or equivalent level) in a health research setting with service user/carer contact.

Desirable

• Experience of clinical interviewing

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address:

Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos Road
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT

Employer's Website: https://joinctm.wales/