Job overview
Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse
Academic Radiotherapy/Bob Champion Unit based in Sutton
1.0 WTE (0.8 considered)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse post within Academic Radiotherapy. Post holder will be working in the Bob Champion Unit at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton. We are a highly regarded busy multidisciplinary team performing both clinical and research work.
Ideally with experience in clinical research and/or urology, and preferably educated to degree level, 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.
The trials portfolio includes both RMH sponsored, commercial and non-commercial anti-cancer treatment trials as well as translational studies with genetic components. Such diversity requires expertise to provide not only high quality data and patient care, but also continued input into screening and identifying suitable patients from this tumour group. This post will provide continued support and care for patients who by the nature of their disease require close monitoring and continuity.
What’s in it for you?
1. Opportunities to develop your clinical and research skills.
2. Continuous on-going learning with internal and external courses available.
3. Flexible working arrangements available.
4. Working as a highly valued member of the MDT.
Main duties of the job
An important aspect of the role is the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies. The post holder will be involved in ensuring that any research undertaken within the department safeguards the wellbeing of the patients is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research.
The clinical 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
5. To coordinate arrangements required for patients undergoing specialist investigations as part of the research protocol.
6. 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.
7. To collect and accurately record data in accordance with requirements of the trial protocol.
8. 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.
9. To safeguard the integrity of the trial by ensuring compliance with ICH GCP guidelines.
10. To be involved with the running of several concurrent research studies.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
11. First level registration
12. Post registration oncology qualification or equivalent relevant qualification
13. Basic computer Literacy
14. Research methods education
15. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
16. Relevant diploma / degree
17. Competence in research orientated PC software (Access, Excel, SPSS)
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.