Clinical Research Specialist Nurse - Psychiatry

Job summary

The purpose of this post is to increase the number of patients participating in clinical studies at BCUHB.

The post will contribute to the assessment and management of the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical studies. This will include the recruitment, education, monitoring of trial patients, the collection and documentation of accurate data.

The post holder will be working with senior nurses and multidisciplinary teams within the Health Board as well as the wider research teams assisting with the management of a caseload of clinical studies patients.

Involvement with the study. Implementing a programme of care, providing advice and will maintain records within various settings.

The post holder will have a specialist knowledge in research and/or clinical practice enabling the post holder to work independently e.g either previous experience as a clinical research nurse or specialist knowledge within a specific disease area meeting the Obstetric and Gynaecology research service needs

As part of the Research and Development team the post holder will contribute to the efficient set up and delivery of research within the UHB contributing to the performance metrics set for the UHB.

The post will assess and carry out clinical procedures for patients/participants and will be considered part of the clinical team during the participants.

Main duties of the job

Are you looking for a new challenge in an environment where no two days are the same? Do you want to make a difference to patient care? The Research and Development team at BCUHB are a friendly, established team who wish to recruit a registered nurse who is enthusiastic and committed to joining the team. Training will be offered to undertake the role, and there will be opportunities on offer.

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

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

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

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.