Paediatric Haemostasis & Thrombosis Research CNS -Band 6
Location
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/11/2025
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Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Paediatric nurse to join our Haemostasis and Thrombosis Research team in the Cardiff Haemophilia 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 not essential; full training and clinical support will be provided.
This is a 2 year fixed term post initially with an option to increase to 4 years. Secondment could be considered.
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 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.
The Paediatric research CNS has responsibility for undertaking all nursing activities associated with Paediatric and Adult Clinical Trials, working closely with the Principal Investigator (Consultant Haematologist) and study coordinator ensuring smooth delivery of trials and supporting the development of the Paediatric Research portfolio.
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 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 SOPs 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 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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kathryn Bourdeaux Job title: Senior Nurse Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 07947076358
Lee Morris (H&T Research CNS)
[email protected]
02920 745303
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 not essential; full training and clinical support will be provided.
This is a 2 year fixed term post initially with an option to increase to 4 years. Secondment could be considered.
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 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.
The Paediatric research CNS has responsibility for undertaking all nursing activities associated with Paediatric and Adult Clinical Trials, working closely with the Principal Investigator (Consultant Haematologist) and study coordinator ensuring smooth delivery of trials and supporting the development of the Paediatric Research portfolio.
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 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 SOPs 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 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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kathryn Bourdeaux Job title: Senior Nurse Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 07947076358
Lee Morris (H&T Research CNS)
[email protected]
02920 745303
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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