We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work. East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Job overview 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. Working for our organisation 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. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Statement on the Use of AI We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective. Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application. We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria 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 Essential criteria 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 Desirable criteria Knowledge of the requirements of the specimen preparation and shipment Able to demonstrate leadership knowledge, skills and behaviours. Current venepuncture skills. 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 Essential criteria Good written and spoken English Proven Leadership Skills 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. Desirable criteria Experience of conducting presentations and teaching Familiar with the Trust PAS systems. Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Our vision is to be: The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex. Our mission is to: Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services. Our strategic objectives are to: Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority. Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences. Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable. Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are: Safe Effective Caring Responsive and Well led Employer certification / accreditation badges