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Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 10 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 p.a. pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2024 |
| Location: | Cambridge, CB2 0QQ |
| Company: | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6367653/180-RD-247240 |
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a rapidly moving field of cancer research. We are looking for a self-motivated registered nurse/clinical research practitioner (CRP) to work on late phase clinical and translational research studies within the Aerodigestive, Hepatobiliary and Head & Neck team (AD/HPB/HN team). You will provide care for research patients and will manage, with support, the administration and day to day running of studies, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
Previous oncology and/or clinical trials experience is essential. Your time will be divided between office based work and outpatient clinics along with specialist areas involved in facilitating clinical and translational trials. This role will work in both investigational medicinal products (IMPs) and translational research but with a specific focus on building our translational portfolio. You will work autonomously, as well as part of a team and will need the ability to work in a self-directed, flexible and collaborative manner.
The AD/HPB/HN team is a multi-disciplinary group of doctors, nurses/CRP’s and data mangers led by Dr Bristi Basu and it is part of the Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre (CCTC). You will have the opportunity to work with world class professionals in cutting edge cancer therapy development.
The Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner will be a member of the Cambridge Cancer Trials Team. You will work closely with the health care teams associated with the multidisciplinary team. The key responsibilities are to help to identify patients eligible for clinical trials; provide information and support for patients entering clinical trials; co- ordinate trial patient treatment, assessment, follow-up and data collection according to specific clinical trial protocols. This will include close liaison with relevant staff of departments including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, pharmacy, radiology, outpatients and in- patients, Research & Development and Ethics departments.
Come Nurse with us…
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
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Closing date is midnight on 23 June 2024
Interviews are due to be held in the week commencing 1 July 2024
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Sunday 23 Jun 2024