Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY HEALTH BOARD
This post is a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to submitting an application.
1 x post is a secondment until 2nd October 2027 to cover a secondment, 1 x post is a secondment for a year to cover maternity leave.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Swansea Bay University Health Board for two Band 5 Research Nurses to become part of the Cancer Research Delivery Team. Initially, with supervision the post holder will contribute to the assessment and management of the care pathways for patients participating in clinical trials. This will include the recruitment, education, monitoring of trial patients along with the collection and documentation of accurate data and the preparation of biological samples. We are seeking an enthusiastic registered nurse and although experience in research is not essential, the need for good verbal and written communication skills, along with attention to detail is vital for this role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to support the co-ordination of an agreed portfolio of Oncology & Haematology research studies across Swansea Bay UHB.
The successful candidate will:
- Identify and recruit patients for research studies
- Provide information and support for those involved in research studies
- Maintain research databases in accordance with the relevant research protocols
- Produce high quality data collection
- Conduct follow-up visits according to study protocols
- Applicants would be expected to work across all sites within SBUHB
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Registered nurse
2. Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable criteria
3. knowledge of research terminology
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Evidence of previous patient/client and multi-disciplinary team working within work environment
5. Clinical experience gained in the NHS
Desirable criteria
6. experience of undertaking clinical research
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
7. Ability to communicate complex information to patients/carers/ members of MDT
8. Team player whilst possessing ability to work independently.
9. Well organised and able to plan own workload.
Desirable criteria
10. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other essential criteria
Essential criteria
11. Ability to travel within geographical area
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable