Early Phase Oncology Research Nurse

at  Velindre Cancer Centre

This post is fixed term/secondment for 20 months to meet the needs of the service.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Velindre University NHS Trust for an Early Phase Research Nurse to be a part of the research delivery team providing patients with the opportunity to participate in Early Phase Clinical Trials.
We are seeking to employ a band 6 Registered Nurse with oncology nursing experience and a keen interest in clinical research. This position will support the delivery of advanced/novel therapies working within a specialised team of Research Nurses from both Velindre University NHS Trust and the Research Delivery Team at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Previous research experience is desirable but is not essential as in-house training will be provided.
This position requires agility as working across 2 sites is required, the successful candidate will also be working alongside a dedicated research team setting up, collaborating and delivering trials for the new Cardiff Cancer Research Hub.
This collaborative working and The Cardiff Cancer Research Hub will improve research access for patients in South Wales and beyond. This post would ensure we have the nursing skills and capacity to be able to do this, consistent with the Velindre University NHS Trust’s Overarching Cancer Research and Development Ambitions 2021-31.
The role will involve an element of out of hours working, in line with the needs of the service and individual clinical trial requirements.
To co-ordinate the delivery of the early phase portfolio of trials under the supervision of Early Phase Nurse Team Lead.
Responsible for coordinating and implementing research protocols.
Promote clinical trials and create an awareness of Velindre Clinical Trials Unit and promote awareness of the S E Wales early phase portfolio and activity.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Deputise for Band 7 Team Lead in their absence.
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 our award-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/
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