Clinical Trial Practitioner/Research Nurse

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Greater London is seeking a Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Practitioner to coordinate clinical trials in oncology and haematology. The role involves educating patients, managing trial data, and ensuring compliance with trial protocols. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential, as is the ability to advocate for patients. The position offers flexibility and opportunities within a top-rated NHS trust.

Benefits

Flexible working

Recognition for excellent care

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating clinical trials is essential.
• Ability to educate patients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of ICH GCP guidelines for trial documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct clinical trials in oncology and haematology.
• Educate patients about clinical trials and their processes.
• Monitor the care of patients on clinical trials.

Job description

A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Practitioner is an autonomous specialist working within the multi-disciplinary 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 oncology and haematology. 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 specialized 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

• To 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.
• Appling critical appraisal skills in evaluating research protocols.
• Demonstrates autonomy as well as the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team in identifying and meeting the needs of the patient and his/her family during various stages of the healthcare continuum.
• Coordinates and monitors the care of patients on clinical trials
• Educates the multidisciplinary team about portfolio of clinical trials.
• To act as a primary point of contact for patients in specific trials.
• Educates patient and family about clinical trials, including the objectives, scientific rationale, treatment schedule, side effects and follow up plan.
• Develops programs of care for patients taking part in clinical trials.
• Mentorship to data managers and clinical trial practitioners.
• Provides cross cover for other research nurses, trial practitioners, data managers and assistants working in the clinical trials unit as directed by the Clinical Trials Manager.
• To 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 misses reporting policy and procedure.

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About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically‑led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research. We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites, We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Benefits

UCLH is recognised as a top trust to work at in England, with the highest percentage of staff recommending it for the third year in a row. Flexible working is available. More information can be found at Why Choose UCLH?