Clinical Research Nurse

Swansea University - Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science

Placed On: 25th March 2026

Closes: 7th April 2026

Job Ref: SU01516

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world.

About The Role

We have 2 Permanent positions, one working 28 hours per week and one 21 hours per week.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Clinical Research Facility, the post holder will be working on a range of clinical research studies including pharmaceutical, and peer funded projects in a variety of disease areas. The role involves an in-depth knowledge of clinical trials and the ethical and regulatory procedures of ICH/GCP and the EU Clinical Trials Directive and previous experience of the conduct of clinical research studies.

The post holder will be responsible for a range of clinical research studies including pharmaceutical, and peer funded projects in a range of disease areas. This will include the identification of suitable patients, recruitment, and review of all patients whether in an outpatient or inpatient context and the delivery of certain specified clinical investigations. As an expert in this field the post holder will take full responsibility for all aspects of the study in liaison with the principal investigator (Consultant).

The post holder will supervise and work with other members of the research team as a mentor

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed.

Closing Date: 7 April 2026

Interview Date: 12 May 2026

Informal Enquiries

• Lucy Barlow Lucy.barlow@wales.nhs.uk
• Claire Stafford Claire.stafford@wales.nhs.uk