Clinical Research Nurse

Royal Marsden; Sutton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton is seeking an experienced Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse to manage a GI oncology/Lymphoma trials portfolio. You will work under the Senior Research Nurse, acting as keyworker for trial participants, ensuring high standards of patient care and good clinical practice.

Role emphasizes recruitment, education and monitoring of trial participants, with data collection and adherence to GCP.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with post-registration oncology qualification or equivalent.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Evidence of CPD and research methods education.
• Competence in research software (Access, Excel, SPSS).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate arrangements for patients undergoing specialist investigations as part of the trial protocol.
• Assess patient prior to trial treatment and monitor during treatment; follow-up on completion.
• Collect and record data in line with trial protocol requirements.
• Assist in designing and preparing trial documentation and ensure updates as required.
• Safeguard trial integrity by complying with ICH GCP guidelines.
• Be involved with running several concurrent research studies.

Education

Post registration oncology qualification or equivalent relevant qualification

Basic computer literacy

Research methods education

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Competence in research orientated PC software (Access, Excel, SPSS)

Tools

Access

Excel

SPSS

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse post within the GI and Lymphoma Unit. The post holder will be working in the GI and Lymphoma unit Unit at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust based at Sutton. We are a highly regarded busy multidisciplinary team performing both clinical and research work. Ideally with experience in clinical research and/or GI, 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 successful applicant will work as part of the research delivery team, managing a portfolio of GI oncology/Lymphoma studies, and contributing to the research delivery from this unit. The post holder will primarily work under the supervision of the Senior Research Nurse. They will fulfil the role of keyworker for patients enrolled on clinical trials, ensuring optimal communication and high standards of patient care in accordance with the principles of GCP. Central to the role are the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering a clinical trial.

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.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work under the supervision of the senior research nurse, and has a key role to play in the day-to-day running of clinical trials within the Trust. These trials may be related to anti-cancer treatment (e.g. chemotherapy, radiotherapy, biological therapy, immunotherapy or surgery), symptom management or some other aspect of cancer care, such as screening. Central to the role are the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering a clinical trial. Working closely with the principal investigator and members of the multidisciplinary team, s/he will support patients who choose to participate in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients’ advocate.

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.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

• To coordinate arrangements required for patients undergoing specialist investigations as part of the research protocol.
• 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.
• To collect and accurately record data in accordance with requirements of the trial protocol.
• 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.
• To safeguard the integrity of the trial by ensuring compliance with ICH GCP guidelines.
• To be involved with the running of several concurrent research studies.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• Post registration oncology qualification or equivalent relevant qualification;
• Basic computer Literacy
• Research methods education
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Competence in research orientated PC software (Access, Excel, SPSS)

Experience

• Experience as a senior staff nurse or above working in a clinical research environment
• Experience as a senior staff nurse in oncology nursing
• Previous experience in clinical speciality of post applied for e.g. haematology, gynaecology, palliative care
• Personal and Leadership Management experience
• Experience of co-ordinating IRAS submissions

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.

All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails.

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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.