Overview
The Oncology and Haematology Clinical Trials (OHCT) team manages clinical trials within Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTFT). The team has an excellent reputation nationally and globally in providing excellent patient care and putting safety at the core of our practice. GSTFT values research; the work we do contributes to finding new cancer treatments and improving patients’ quality of life.
As a band 5 you will have a fantastic opportunity for training and career development within the specialty of Haematology research nursing. You will be working closely with experienced research nurses, doctors and other members of the multi-disciplinary team in caring for Oncology patients within clinical trials.
The post holder will be expected to manage a caseload of patients and have the duty of care in supporting them and their families throughout their participation in clinical trials. The role includes identifying suitable patients for clinical trials and working autonomously within professional practice guidelines and within the Research Governance Framework. The post holder will also provide a full administrative service to the tumour-specific research team and will have a pivotal role in the running of national and international phase I, II, and III oncology and clinical trials.
Responsibilities
* Identify patients suitable for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics (screening notes/consultant referral) and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
* Participate in the informed consent process, acting as a resource and support to patients and their families.
* Coordinate the research patient pathway from screening through to trial closure.
* Advise and train the local nursing team who administer trial drugs; be aware of and report any side effects as outlined in the protocol.
* Maintain adequate patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented in the patient’s medical and nursing notes.
* Maintain current practices for cannulation, phlebotomy, care of patients with Central Venous Access lines, and handling and administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy.
* Act as a role model for excellence in oncology-based research.
* Lead on a portfolio of trials and coordinate patient participation with a focus on accurate data collection, data transfer, and version control of essential documentation.
* Liaise with the clinical team to organise trial-specific investigations and obtain results; liaise with trial pharmacy to coordinate availability and dispensing of trial drugs as required.
* Process blood samples according to the trial-specific lab manual and organise storage and shipment of protocol-specific samples.
* Work in accordance with regulatory requirements including SOPs, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), European Directives, Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials), Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care, and the Human Tissue Act.
* Lead on stock control and ordering of consumables.
* Complete case report forms and ensure accurate transcription of relevant clinical data into patient medical notes and trial files.
* Prepare essential documentation required when setting up a trial and assist in submissions to the Research & Development Department.
* Create and maintain files of current protocols and patient information sheets with version control; maintain Investigator Site Files.
* Assist in creating and maintaining efficient office systems for the smooth running of the service; manage data queries and organise documentation for audits and monitoring visits.
* Provide information to allow invoices to be raised for payment where appropriate; arrange, attend and record minutes for research and other relevant departmental meetings.
* Actively seek to develop the role to meet changing service requirements; portfolio management and development includes liaising with Clinical Trial Set Up staff and processing amendments.
* Assist in providing information to enable invoicing for payments; build professional relationships with other departments to promote a good working environment.
* Report clinical incidents as per Trust policy and local SOPs; maintain dialogue with the Research Team Leader and attend weekly team handover meetings.
* Provide cover when necessary for annual leave, study leave, or sick leave.
* Further information on the role and its requirements can be found in the attached job description and person specification documentation.
* This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025.
Qualifications
* Substantial clinical experience.
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
* Ability to work autonomously and have good time management skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to balance clinical work and non-clinical work as per research requirements.
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