Job summary
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT) is a large, diverse and complex organisation with an active and vibrant research and innovation department. An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our busy cancer research team in East Kent.
We are looking to appoint a Gynae-Oncology Research Nurse to support our team, which currently carries out a large portfolio of cancer studies conducted within the Trust.
The post will be based at Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate, but the post-holder will also work across other sites within the Trust.
Previous research experience, along with experience of working within gynaecology and/or oncology are essential for this post. Other essential requirements include excellent communication & organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide clinical research support to various departments conducting research within the Trust with a particular focus on gynae-oncology research. This will include taking responsibility for the co-ordination and facilitation of concurrent research studies. In addition to the clinic/patient-based tasks, this role includes document generation and control, project tracking and logistics, data collection, adherence to Good Clinical Practice and research governance and assisting in the continued improvement in the care of research participants and quality of research data.
Due to the nature of research and potential fluctuations in study demands and/or workload and staffing levels, it may be necessary for the post holder to cover additional specialties and/or sites as required, therefore flexibility is essential
About us
The Trust's vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Embedding research is fundamental to empowering staff to lead improvements and inspire healthcare change. Our vision is to embed research in all of our clinical services and, in doing so, offer better healthcare for patients.
Research and Innovation leads to better care and outcomes for our patients and therefore we want to place it at the heart of everything that we do. We aim to build a dynamic, patient-centred, world class research portfolio, offering all patients opportunities to participate in studies of the latest treatments and therapies; ensuring East Kent Hospitals' position at the cutting edge of health care.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Evidence of continuing Professional development
- Sound working knowledge of GCP
Desirable
- Higher degree and/or formal study of research design.
- Additional relevant training/qualification
- SACT trained
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years of post-registration experience.
- Minimum 1 year of previous experience working in patient facing clinical research delivery role within the NHS
- Experience of working within gynaecology/oncology
- Experienced in teaching others and responding to learning needs
- Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage own time effectively. Proven organisational skills and ability to work to targets and deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team and excellent collaborative skills
Desirable
- Relevant clinical skills, e.g. venepuncture, drug administration, recording physiological investigations. Experience in administering chemotherapy
Governance
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical research standards & regulations.
- Knowledge of safety reporting and pharmacovigilance
Desirable
- Basic understanding of research design & methodology
Personal / Professional Attributes
Essential
- Upholds and models the Trust values.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent team player.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS, both locally and nationally
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible attitude.
- Enthusiasm.
- Committed to self-development
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Evidence of continuing Professional development
- Sound working knowledge of GCP
Desirable
- Higher degree and/or formal study of research design.
- Additional relevant training/qualification
- SACT trained
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years of post-registration experience.
- Minimum 1 year of previous experience working in patient facing clinical research delivery role within the NHS
- Experience of working within gynaecology/oncology
- Experienced in teaching others and responding to learning needs
- Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage own time effectively. Proven organisational skills and ability to work to targets and deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team and excellent collaborative skills
Desirable
- Relevant clinical skills, e.g. venepuncture, drug administration, recording physiological investigations. Experience in administering chemotherapy
Governance
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical research standards & regulations.
- Knowledge of safety reporting and pharmacovigilance
Desirable
- Basic understanding of research design & methodology
Personal / Professional Attributes
Essential
- Upholds and models the Trust values.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent team player.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS, both locally and nationally
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible attitude.
- Enthusiasm.
- Committed to self-development
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
