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 Employer type NHS Site Cardiff Haemophilia Centre, University Hospital of Wales Town Cardiff Salary £37,898 – £45,637 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/06/2025 23:59

Haemostasis & Thrombosis Research CNS (Band 6)

Band 6

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

· We are kind and caring

· We are respectful

· We have trust and integrity

· We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It 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, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour – £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 2 years to meet the needs of the service.

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.

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

MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:

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. We aim to create a working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential no matter their disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity or marriage and civil partnership status.We are keen to break down barriers in the UHB, and encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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