Haemostasis & Thrombosis Research CNS (Band 6) - #1659148

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced nurse to join our Haemostasis and Thrombosis Research team in the Cardiff Haemophilia Comprehensive Care 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 full training and clinical support will be provided.

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 will include 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 such as Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP). Additionally, new studies are due to open investigating the treatment and prevention of venous thrombosis as well as development of new anticoagulants and management of anticoagulant associated bleeding.

The research CNS has responsibility for undertaking all nursing activities associated with Clinical Trials, working closely with the Principal Investigator (Consultant Haematologist) and study coordinator ensuring smooth delivery of trials.

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 will be encouraged to 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 Standard Operating Procedures 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.

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 focused 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.

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.

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

Lee Morris (H&T Research CNS)

02920 745303

• Degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training and short courses


• Evidence of ongoing CPD


• Independent prescribing


• Teaching and assessing in clinical practice/Teaching qualification

• Demonstrable experience in relevant speciality


• Experience of managing own caseload in relevant speciality

• 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/interdisciplinary groups


• Involvement in audit and research


• Evidence of presenting work within and outside the organisation

• Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in speciality

• 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

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.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Cardiff Haemophilia Centre, University Hospital of Wales