Haemostasis & Thrombosis Research CNS (Band 6)

Main area: Haematology H&T Research

Grade: Band 6

Contract: Fixed term: 2 years (to meet the needs of the service.)

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm - with occasional weekend cover)

Job ref: 001-NMR091-0525

Employer: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Site: Cardiff Haemophilia Centre, University Hospital of Wales

Salary: £37,898 - £45,637 per annum, pro rata

Closing: 16/06/2025 23:59

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Paediatric nurse to join our Haemostasis and Thrombosis Research team in the Cardiff Haemophilia Centre. The post holder will be a qualified nurse experienced in direct patient care, based within the UHW Haematology Directorate. Previous clinical trial experience is an advantage, but not essential; full training and clinical support will be provided.

This is a 2 year fixed term post initially with an option to increase to 4 years. Secondment could be considered. The Cardiff & Vale Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre provide clinical and laboratory services for patients with bleeding and thrombotic disorders. The service provides a whole life regional and local service to patients and families with inherited bleeding disorders across the Bleeding Disorders Network for Wales.

The Centre is enrolled in a number of ongoing multi-centre national and international clinical trials with future plans to increase the current research portfolio. The clinical trial portfolio includes both commercial and non-commercial observational and drug intervention studies, including the investigation of new treatments for the management of patients with Haemophilia, inherited and acquired bleeding disorders and platelet disorders. Additionally, new studies are due to open investigating the treatment and prevention of venous thrombosis, development of new anticoagulants and management of anticoagulant associated bleeding.

Main duties of the job:

• The Paediatric research CNS has responsibility for undertaking all nursing activities associated with Paediatric and Adult Clinical Trials, working closely with the Principal Investigator (Consultant Haematologist) and study coordinator ensuring smooth delivery of trials and supporting the development of the Paediatric Research portfolio.
• Responsibilities include participating in management of patients with inherited and acquired bleeding disorders, including thrombosis treatments.
• Providing information about clinical trials to patients and their carers, patient monitoring and collection of accurate timely data regarding treatments and patient quality of life.
• The post holder will be expected to be proactive in education of healthcare professionals about clinical trials and prepare research reports and updates for local and national meetings as required.
• They will work as part of the Haemophilia and Thrombosis nursing team with specific responsibility for nursing activities associated with Clinical Research Trials.
• This includes blood sampling for pharmacological studies and administration of intravenous and subcutaneous therapies to research participants adhering to SOPs and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Requisition and dispensing Investigational Medicinal Products in accordance with study specific protocols and UHB policy.
• Excellent communication and regular liaison with the Haemophilia MDT, ward staff and CNS for Haematology will be required.

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

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: Degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training and short courses, Evidence of ongoing CPD, Independent prescribing, Teaching and assessing in clinical practice/Teaching qualification.
• Experience: Demonstrable experience in relevant speciality, Experience of managing own caseload in relevant speciality.
• Skills & Attributes: Evidence of excellent communication skills (verbal and written), Demonstrate sound IT skills, Evidence of managing self-development, Evidence of ability to work independently, Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of service, across multi/inter disciplinary groups, Involvement in audit and research, Evidence of presenting work within and outside the organisation.
• Special Knowledge: Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in speciality.
• Personal Qualities: Evidence of ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services, Evidence of professional and personal development, Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where diversity is celebrated.