Senior Research Therapeutic Radiographer/Nurse
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Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research & Development Department to join us as a Senior Research Therapeutic Radiographer/Nurse.
You will be responsible for delivering and clinically managing your own portfolio of academic and commercial research studies, providing expert research support to investigators within the specialty of Oncology research, specifically Radiography. You will also be expected to work across all research specialities and provide cover for colleagues as required.
Work with the Research Team to support the safe conduct of research in accordance with the UK Clinical Trials Regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and provide assurance that the rights, safety and well‑being of trial participants are protected.
The post holder will undertake, coordinate and drive a team in the recruitment of patients to clinical trials, working closely with the Radiotherapy Service to forge links and provide a thorough, high quality and efficient service encompassing all aspects of the radiotherapy treatment delivery and patient care.
Additional responsibilities include developing and growing the research portfolio across the designated specialty area, managing and coordinating clinical trials collaboratively with research and multidisciplinary teams, and providing expert direction, support, supervision and management of staff. The post holder will also train staff to ensure they conform to protocol and practice guidelines.
Qualifications
* NMC or HPC registration (essential)
* Post registration experience working within the NHS (essential)
* Experience working in research or radiotherapy (advantage)
* Knowledge of research regulations relating to the conduct of clinical trials (advantage)
Professional Context
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people and employ approximately 6,700 staff with a budget of approximately £580 million.
Benefits / Additional Information
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
Points of Contact
For further details/informal visits contact: Louise Speigel, Oncology Research Team Lead, Email: Louise.Speigel@nhs.net, Telephone: 01872 258343.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
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