Research Nurse - Early Phase

A collaborative model of research delivery has been agreed and Velindre University NHS Trust (VUNHST) has collaborated with Health and Care Research Wales and BioNTech, pharmaceutical company, to deliver the BioNTech clinical trial portfolio, which includes new advanced therapies such as mRNA cancer vaccine studies and other immunotherapeutic Clinical Trials of Investigative Medicinal Products (CTIMPs)., We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Nurse to join our expanding Team to support the delivery of these new and innovative cancer trials.

This post involves being part of growing and developing a research study portfolio of site specific cancer clinical trials and translational research, collaborating with research colleagues across the research partnership., To co-ordinate the delivery of the early phase portfolio of trials under the supervision of Early Phase Nurse Team Lead.

Responsible for coordinating and implementing research protocols.

Promote clinical trials and create an awareness of Velindre Clinical Trials Unit and promote awareness of the S E Wales early phase portfolio and activity.

To be successful in this role you need to be enthusiastic, forward thinking and an excellent communicator, and also enjoy being part of a dynamic team that is driving forward high quality research opportunities for patients., The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.