Senior Research Nurse

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Retford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a dedicated clinical research nurse to coordinate patient care and ensure compliance with trial protocols. The role involves assessing patients, collecting data, and contributing to research documentation. Ideal candidates will have experience in oncology nursing and strong leadership skills. The position emphasizes collaboration and innovation in a supportive environment dedicated to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Post registration experience in a cancer care / acute care environment.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate arrangements for patients undergoing specialist investigations.
• Collect and record data in accordance with trial protocol.
• Disseminate research data through presentations and publications.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Communication

Innovation

Education

Relevant diploma / degree

NMC Registration

Research methods education

Tools

Microsoft Office

SPSS

Job description

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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.
• To disseminate research data by preparing and presenting posters or research papers for presentations at meetings, conferences, and publication.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• NMC Registration
• Relevant diploma / degree
• Post registration experience in a cancer care / acute care environment
• Research methods education
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable criteria

• Recognized cancer nursing qualification
• MSc or studying at relevant level
• Competence in research orientated PC software (Access, Excel, SPSS)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience as a senior staff nurse or above working in a clinical research environment
• Experience as a senior staff nurse in oncology nursing
• Personal and leadership management experience
• Evidence of innovative practice, service development or change management

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience in clinical speciality of post applied for e.g. head and neck oncology

Skills

Essential criteria

• Proven experience of team leadership and team building initiatives
• Advanced organisational skills and ability to managed multiple projects at various stages of development and organisation
• Excellent cross-disciplinary /interagency communication skills and ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships
• Ability to appraise junior staff through performance review
• Confident and articulate
• Ability to innovate and respond to change
• Able to work unsupervised
• Ability to work under pressure to meet service and patient priories
• Computer literate in Microsoft outlook, office, word, excel and PowerPoint

Desirable criteria

• Ability to initiate and drive original research

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

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

• Job Description and Personal Specifications (PDF, 312.4KB)
• Job Features Form (PDF, 136.6KB)
• Royal Marsden Trust Values (PDF, 715.5KB)
• Workplace Wellbeing and Rewards Guide (PDF, 1.2MB)