Senior haemato-oncology clinical research nurse

Senior Haemato-Oncology Clinical Research Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead, support and develop the Haemato-oncology Clinical Research Team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT). The team delivers a portfolio of academic and commercial clinical research studies and supports wider clinical trial activity across the organisation. While the primary focus of this role is the delivery of haemato-oncology clinical trials, the post holder will also be required to support the delivery of generic clinical research studies.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse, ideally with experience in both commercial and academic clinical trial delivery, who has recent experience of leading and developing teams. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong track record of building a diverse clinical trial portfolio and supporting teams to recruit participants to time and target. Alternatively, applicants with a strong background in haemato‑oncology nursing, including chemotherapy administration and toxicity management, and proven leadership skills are encouraged to apply, as the research-specific elements of the role can be developed with appropriate support.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be dynamic, forward-thinking and possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to increase clinical research activity within ESHT. As a Senior Clinical Research Nurse, you will contribute to the provision and ongoing development of a high-quality, specialist research nursing service, supporting participants and their families throughout clinical trial participation and ensuring the safe and effective delivery of all clinical trial-related care.

You will demonstrate a positive and proactive approach, maintaining high clinical and professional standards at all times. You will be self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively within the clinical research team, and capable of setting objectives while managing time and resources effectively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, alongside a strong commitment to supporting the Head of Research in increasing engagement, awareness and the development of a broad portfolio of clinical research trials and activity across the organisation.

Informal visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

Qualifications

• RGN or RN with current NMC registration
• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience and knowledge
• BSc degree or equivalent in nursing, health sciences or clinical trials/ research.
• Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level of equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Experience

• Ability to independently manage own diary and workload
• Previous experience of managing teams effectively
• Prior Band 6 nursing experience with at least 3 years post registration experience
• Haemto‑Oncology nursing experience including administration of cytotoxic drugs, prescription scheduling, toxicity management
• Understanding of NMC code of professional conduct
• Able to assess health care needs and to plan and implement care
• Able to read and independently extract data from participants notes and other record
• Knowledge of the requirements of the specimen preparation and shipment
• Able to demonstrate leadership knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• Experience of organising research-related educational programmes
• Experience or exposure of sourcing, opening and managing a portfolio of commercial trials with evidence of relationship development with commercial CTUs
• Knowledge of requirements of GCP, EU Directive and research governance.
• Evidence or exposure of recruiting to time and target for clinical trials.

Skills

• Good written and spoken English
• Able to communicate complex information to other professional groups
• Able to communicate highly sensitive information
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Experience of prioritising and managing own workload
• Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area.
• Good keyboard and IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience of working with different external databases and ability to extract information.
• Experience of conducting presentations and teaching
• Familiar with the Trust PAS systems.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata