Clinical Trials Research Nurse/Clinical Research Practitioner

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Hartford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in the UK is seeking two Clinical Research Practitioners to join the Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre. This role focuses on managing research studies related to breast and gynaecological cancers. Candidates will work closely with patients and healthcare teams to facilitate clinical trials, ensuring adherence to protocols and offering support to participants. Ideal applicants should have a nursing qualification or equivalent experience in clinical research and a commitment to excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant nursing qualification or certification as Clinical Research Practitioner.
• Experience in clinical trials or oncology is preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of research studies.
• Screen and recruit patients for clinical trials.
• Coordinate trial patient treatment and follow-up according to protocols.

Skills

Patient recruitment

Clinical trial coordination

Autonomy in work

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant nursing qualification or CRP certification

Job description

We are currently seeking two posts for a registered nurse or experienced Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) to join our ever growing team in the Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre (CCTC).

Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre | CRUK CC

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the rapidly moving field of cancer research. These positions will particularly focus on the breast and gynaecological cancer portfolio, which includes a range of clinical/IMP treatment and translational oncology trials.

You will have the opportunity to work with world class medics in current cutting edge cancer therapy development.

Your role will include:

• Taking a lead role in running a portfolio of research studies.
• Approaching, screening and recruiting patients for dynamic trials/studies.
• Coordinating and facilitating patients on their journey through trials, including liaising and networking with consultants, hospital research facilities and external agencies/companies regarding the effects of the trial/trial medications.
• Dividing your time between office based work and outpatient clinics along with specialist areas involved in facilitating clinical trials.

You will work autonomously, as well as part of a team with opportunities for personal development. The Clinical Research Nurse/Clinical Research Practitioner will be a member of the Cambridge Cancer Trials Team. The post-holder will work closely with the health care teams associated with the multidisciplinary team.

The key responsibilities are to help to identify patients eligible for clinical trials;

provide information and support for patients entering clinical trials; co-ordinate trial patient treatment, assessment, follow-up and data collection according to specific clinical trial protocols. This will include close liaison with relevant staff of departments including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, pharmacy, radiology, outpatients and inpatients, Research & Development and Ethics departments.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.