Clinical Research Nurse | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 01 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £42,471 - £50,364 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2024 |
| Location: | Chelsea, SW3 6JJ |
| Company: | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6275763/282-CR1245858 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Breast Research Nurse to join the Breast Research unit at The Royal Marsden in Chelsea.
The Royal Marsden is a world leader in cancer research, treatment and education. Together with our academic partner, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), we are the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and the only National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) specialising in cancer in the UK.
We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated nurses to contribute to the ground-breaking research run out of this unit. The post holder should have experience in clinical research nursing and/or oncology. You will work within the guidelines and policies for the conduct of clinical trials, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with the principles of GCP. You will work under the supervision of the Senior Breast Research Nurses.
This post is for 11.5 months and the successful candidate will work in Chelsea. They should also have a flexible approach to their duties and the ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently. In addition, you will have excellent communication and be supportive and open to new initiatives. Prior enquires welcome and encouraged.
The post holder will work under the supervision of the senior research nurse or Study Site Coordinators (SSC), and has a key role to play in the day-to-day running of clinical trials within the Trust. These trials may be related to anti-cancer treatment (e.g. chemotherapy, radiotherapy and biological therapy), and other aspects of cancer care, such as screening. Central to the role are the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering a clinical trial and maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies. Working closely with the principal investigator and members of the multidisciplinary team, the postholder will support patients who choose to participate in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients’ advocate. The post holder will be involved in ensuring that any research undertaken within the department safeguards the well-being of the patients, and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research.
The research nurse may contribute to the development of the trial design and has a key role in incorporating the patients and nurses perspective. Liaison with pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions during trial development will be required.
We encourage opportunities to undertake personal research projects or further study, in consultation with the lead medical investigator and Senior Nurse, Clinical Trials.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
• To coordinate arrangements required for patients undergoing specialist investigations as part of the research protocol.
• To assess the patient prior to trial treatment, monitor the patient receiving trial treatment and follow the patient up on completion of trial treatment as required by protocol.
• To collect and accurately record data in accordance with requirements of the trial protocol.
• To participate in the design and preparation of research protocols, patient information sheets and other documentation associated with clinical trials, ensuring that these are reviewed and updated as required.
• To safeguard the integrity of the trial by ensuring compliance with ICH GCP guidelines.
• To be involved with the running of several concurrent research studies.
• To disseminate research data by preparing and presenting posters or research papers for presentations at meetings, conferences and publication.
• Where appropriate, to establish nursing-related research projects with the agreement of the lead medical investigator and the Senior Nurse, Clinical Trials.
This advert closes on Wednesday 15 May 2024
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