South Wales

Clinical Research jobs in Cardiff.

Clinical research delivery spans NHS research and development teams, contract research organisations and sponsor companies, with study start-up and recruitment targets driving hiring. Actionus places research nurses, coordinators, monitors and managers into contract, fixed-term and permanent roles.

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Hiring in Cardiff

What the Cardiff market looks like.

Welsh services are organised into health boards rather than trusts, and Cardiff and Vale is the tertiary centre for much of South Wales. Bilingual services are valued in some settings, and the M4 corridor means Newport and Bridgend roles are routinely worked from Cardiff.

Major employers in South Wales

  • Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
  • Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
  • Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
  • Velindre University NHS Trust

Also covering

Newport · Bridgend · Pontypridd · Barry · Caerphilly · Merthyr Tydfil

Typical settings

  • NHS research and development
  • Contract research organisations
  • Pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors
  • Clinical trial units

Common specialities

  • Research nursing
  • Clinical trial coordination
  • Monitoring (CRA)
  • Data management
  • Study start-up
  • Oncology trials

Questions

Clinical Research work in Cardiff, answered.

What clinical research jobs are available in Cardiff?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent clinical research roles across Cardiff and the wider South Wales area, including nhs research and development, contract research organisations, pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire clinical research professionals in Cardiff?
Actionus works with life sciences employers across Cardiff and the wider South Wales area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring clinical research professionals.
What registration do I need to work as a clinical research professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Cardiff?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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