Clinical Trial Practitioner/Research Nurse

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Practitioner in Greater London. This role involves managing clinical trials related to haematological malignancies, educating patients, and coordinating care, while adhering to medical guidelines. The ideal candidate should have significant cancer experience and hold a relevant nursing registration. This is a full-time, fixed-term position with a salary range of £46,419 to £55,046.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working in cancer.
• Experience of working with oncology/haematology patients.
• Clinical trials experience (for Clinical Trial Practitioner applicants).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct clinical trials in haematological malignancies.
• Document trial data according to ICH GCP guidelines.
• Educate patients about clinical trials and provide support.

Skills

Professional development

Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Computer literacy

Education

NMC First level registration or equivalent relevant degree

Job description

Job summary

The Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Practitioner is an autonomous specialist working within a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will take responsibility for the co‑ordination and management of a clinical research portfolio comprising of in‑house, national and international phase II and III clinical trials in haematological malignancies.

Responsibilities will include education of patients and colleagues, coordination of care of patients on trials, collection and preparation of biological samples, collection of trial data and monitoring of the expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities. The post holder will be expected to develop specialised skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials, the therapies and the relevant disease sites. The post holder will be expected to have sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patient’s advocate.

The post is clinically based to support research in all oncology and haematological malignancies, and post holders will be expected to provide cross cover for members of the team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct in‑house, commercial and non‑commercial national and international Phase I, II and III clinical trials.
• Be accountable for the documentation of trial data according to ICH GCP guidelines.
• Apply critical appraisal skills in evaluating research protocols.
• Demonstrate autonomy and the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, identifying and meeting the needs of the patient and their family during various stages of the healthcare continuum.
• Act as a primary point of contact for patients in specific trials.
• Educate patients and family about clinical trials, including objectives, scientific rationale, treatment schedule, side effects and follow‑up plan.
• Develop programmes of care for patients taking part in clinical trials.
• Mentor data managers and clinical trial practitioners.
• Provide cross cover for other research nurses, trial practitioners, data managers and assistants as directed by the Clinical Trials Manager.
• Take personal responsibility for promoting a safe environment and safe patient care by identifying areas of risk and following the incident, serious incidents and near‑miss reporting policy and procedure.
• Practice at all times in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• NMC First level registration or equivalent relevant degree.
• Basic computer literacy.

Experience

• Significant experience of working in cancer.
• Experience of working with oncology/haematology patients.
• Clinical trials experience (for Clinical Trial Practitioner applicants).

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development.
• Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Computer literacy.

Communication

• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal and People Development

• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure.

Values

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improvement.

Employment Details

• Band: 6
• Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year (inclusive of HCAS).
• Contract: Fixed term (12 months).
• Working pattern: Full time.
• Location: University College London Hospitals, 250 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU.
• Reference number: 309-UCLH-7210.