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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Health Care Support Worker - Clinical Research

The closing date is 20 January 2026

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Job summary

Funding provided by Health and Care Research Wales supports NHS Research and Delivery (R&D) Departments led by a R&D Director to provide local services for research support and facilitates the sponsoring and hosting of studies within UHBs across Wales. Part of this service includes a NHS research delivery team consisting of Research Nurses, Senior Research Officers, Research Officers and Administrators, employed by NHS organisations to support the delivery of high quality health and social care studies.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Cardiff and Vale University R&D for a Health Care Support Worker to become part of the research delivery team supporting research in Cardiff and Vale.

We are seeking to employ a band 3 Health Care Support Worker support and facilitate the coordination of clinical trialsundertaking both clinicaland administrative tasks that contribute to the daily running of the facility, the safety and care of clinical research participants, and assist the research staff with research activities under the supervision of the Research Delivery Management Team.

The post holder will be dedicated to supporting the Research Delivery team across the UHB.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of a healthcare support worker (HCSW) for the Clinical Research Facility is to support and facilitate the coordination of clinical trials, undertaking both clinical and administrative tasks that contribute to the daily running of the facility, the safety and care of clinical research participants, and assist the research staff with research activities under the supervision of the Research Delivery Management Team

The post holder will be based in the Clinical Research Facility within the University Hospital of Wales.

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

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-ACS120-1225-A

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Essential

  • Good standard of education, including GCSE English and Maths Grades A-C or equivalent Level II qualification.
  • NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge

Desirable

  • Research experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within the NHS

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a research environment

Skills

Essential

  • A good level of interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.
  • Ability to engage members of the public.

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh.
  • Able to demonstrate situations where effective organisational skills have been used, such as organising meetings with internal and external stake holders.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education, including GCSE English and Maths Grades A-C or equivalent Level II qualification.
  • NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge

Desirable

  • Research experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within the NHS

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a research environment

Skills

Essential

  • A good level of interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.
  • Ability to engage members of the public.

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh.
  • Able to demonstrate situations where effective organisational skills have been used, such as organising meetings with internal and external stake holders.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Clinical Research Team Lead

Maryanne Bray

maryanne.bray3@wales.nhs.uk

02921848251

Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-ACS120-1225-A

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Supporting documents

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