Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Senior Research Nurse/Team Lead - Haemostasis & Thrombosis

The closing date is 28 April 2026

Job summary

An exciting development opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Research Manager to lead our Haemostasis & Thrombosis research team within the Bleeding Disorder Network for Wales Excellent communication and people management skills are essential with the ability to inspire a team to reach its potential.

The Haemophilia Centre is the only Comprehensive Care Centre in Wales, aiming to deliver lifespan multi-disciplinary, patient-centred care for all patients with inherited bleeding disorders (IBD) and their families. The Centre is enrolled in multi-centre national and international clinical trials.

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.

Potential applicants should have significant research delivery experience within IBD and the ability to provide specialist clinical expertise and leadership, whilst delivering high standards

of care facilitating development of the service in Cardiff and equitable access to trials any treatment choices across the Network.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide strong leadership, oversight and operational management to the research team, delivering high quality, safe and effective research. They will work collaboratively with the adult and paediatric CNS nursing teams, wider MDT, Swansea colleagues and Haematology Directorate, building effective relationships and motivating others to achieve service excellence.

Leading on specific projects determined by Haematology R&D leads, providing oversight of the clinical board's research portfolio, working with R&D Leads and Investigators (CIs/PIs) in relation to commercial and non-commercial research projects.

Providing an important link between R&D, Support and Delivery teams and Investigators within the clinical board providing specialist R&D knowledge and expertise guiding Investigators through the national and local R&D framework.

Performance and studies management will be supported from early application to close down providing solutions to financial and other resource issues, enabling research project delivery in line with strategic aims, working with local Research Delivery and R&D teams in meeting HCRW performance targets.

The post holder will be expected to be proactive in healthcare professional education about clinical trials, prepare research reports, audits, SOP's and updates for local and national meetings as required. Requisition and dispensing of Investigational Medicinal Products in accordance with study specific protocols and UHB policy.

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

14 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,129 to £57,365 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-NMR113-0426

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

  • Registered Nurse
  • MSc including Patient Clinical Assessments qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
  • Evidence of post graduate education and professional developmen

Desirable

  • Use and dissemination of research findings

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience of clinical research management and Specialist Knowledge in area of clinical speciality
  • Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, incorporating wider mentorship and teaching role
  • Significant experience at Band 6 in undertaking research activity and using research techniques, analysis and use of information. Including audit activity and acting on findings
  • Financial management

Desirable

  • Experience in submissions to regulatory bodies i.e. R&D, Research Ethics Committees.

Skills

Essential

  • Advanced Leadership and organisational skills - evidence of ability to help/support junior staff and ability to run a portfolio of projects at differing stages of development
  • Advanced communication skills- writen and verbal
  • Advanced analytical and judgement skills
  • Evidence of developing highly specialised programmes of care, being an expert resource to patients and colleagues
  • Be able to utilise equipment relevant for undertaking specialist therapeutic diagnostic procedures, use IT systems and software to create reports and analyse data

Desirable

  • Computing Skills
  • Evidence of contribution to research publications
  • Ability to appraise junior staff through performance review

Special knowledge

Essential

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the ethical organisational and regulatory environment in which clinical research is conducted
  • Proven experience and ability to implement policy and procedures
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • MSc including Patient Clinical Assessments qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
  • Evidence of post graduate education and professional developmen

Desirable

  • Use and dissemination of research findings

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience of clinical research management and Specialist Knowledge in area of clinical speciality
  • Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, incorporating wider mentorship and teaching role
  • Significant experience at Band 6 in undertaking research activity and using research techniques, analysis and use of information. Including audit activity and acting on findings
  • Financial management

Desirable

  • Experience in submissions to regulatory bodies i.e. R&D, Research Ethics Committees.

Skills

Essential

  • Advanced Leadership and organisational skills - evidence of ability to help/support junior staff and ability to run a portfolio of projects at differing stages of development
  • Advanced communication skills- writen and verbal
  • Advanced analytical and judgement skills
  • Evidence of developing highly specialised programmes of care, being an expert resource to patients and colleagues
  • Be able to utilise equipment relevant for undertaking specialist therapeutic diagnostic procedures, use IT systems and software to create reports and analyse data

Desirable

  • Computing Skills
  • Evidence of contribution to research publications
  • Ability to appraise junior staff through performance review

Special knowledge

Essential

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the ethical organisational and regulatory environment in which clinical research is conducted
  • Proven experience and ability to implement policy and procedures

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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 Nurse

Joanne Bagshawe

Joanne.bagshawe@wales.nhs.uk

02921847714

Details

Date posted

14 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,129 to £57,365 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-NMR113-0426

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Supporting documents

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