Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trial Research Nurse in the Urology team as part of the Cancer Research Delivery Group (CRDG) at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with high levels of attention to detail and is energised by working in a challenging and fast paced environment. The candidate will need experience in haemato-oncology nursing. Chemotherapy trained and competent is desirable. The candidate will work within a highly effective team and should have good IT and communication skills. Previous experience of working in clinical trials would be advantageous
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Trials Research Nurse is an independent practitioner working within the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of all aspects of a clinical research portfolio comprising in-house, national and international clinical trials (in relation to anti-cancer treatment or palliative care, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery or supportive care). The post holder will
1. Coordinate clinical trials according to GCP regulatory requirements
2. Collaborate with key personnel to ensure the continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials.
3. Accurately and timely complete trial data and documentation
The post holder will be expected to develop specialised skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials, the therapies and the relevant disease sites. The post holder will be expected to have sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patient’s advocate.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Post registration nursing experience
5. Experience of working with oncology/haematology patients
6. Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
7. Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
8. Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
Desirable criteria
9. Experience of working in a clinical research environment
10. Experience of clinical trial data entry
Skills
Essential criteria
11. Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
12. Must demonstrate critical and intelligent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
13. Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
14. Ability to identify deteriorating patients and take appropriate action
15. Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines/milestones
16. Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative
17. Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
18. Demonstrates evidence of professional development
19. Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
20. Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
21. Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
22. Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
23. Can prove a basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
Desirable criteria
24. Previous use of Trials Research Management Software e.g. EDGE
25. Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
26. Understanding and rising to the challenges in patient recruitment
27. Experience with catheterisation (male / female)
28. Completed training and competencies in the delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapies
Knowledge
Essential criteria
29. Good knowledge of local and national clinical trial regulations
30. Thorough knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
Desirable criteria
31. Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
Qualifications
Essential criteria
32. Registered Nurse specialty or related field
Desirable criteria
33. Completed/working towards post graduate course in oncology or other related specialty
Other
Essential criteria
34. Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
35. Displays enthusiastic nature