Clinical Research Nurse

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research center in Sutton is seeking a Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse. The role involves coordinating patient arrangements for trials, monitoring treatment, and ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines. Candidates should have clinical research experience and a post-registration oncology qualification. The center offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for skill development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Opportunities for clinical and research skill development

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Being part of a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research and/or urology required.
• Working within guidelines and policies for clinical trials.
• Ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate arrangements for patients in clinical trials.
• Assess and monitor patients during trial treatment.
• Collect and accurately record data as per trial protocol.
• Participate in trial protocol design and documentation.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Urology knowledge

Basic computer literacy

Research methods education

Education

Post registration oncology qualification

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Competence in research-oriented PC software

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

SPSS

Job description

Band 6 Clinical Research NurseAcademic Radiotherapy/Bob Champion Unit based in Sutton1.0 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?

• Opportunities to develop your clinical and research skills.
• Continuous on-going learning with internal and external courses available.
• Flexible working arrangements available.
• 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.

About us

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.

Job 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)

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.