Oncology Drug Development Specialist Research Nurse

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site leisure facilities

Day nurseries

Reduced travel costs (bus) on CUH site

Park and Ride benefits

Staff dining facilities

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a self-motivated research nurse to lead a team of research nurses/practitioners on phase 1 oncology trials within the Cambridge Cancer Drug Development Team (CCDD). You will provide specialist advice, support the trial portfolio, and ensure delivery in line with ICH Good Clinical Practice, developing education and training for the team.

This role sits within a multidisciplinary environment and offers opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Significant phase 1 oncology trials experience is essential.
• Provide specialist advice and support for phase 1 oncology trials.
• Lead and develop the research nurse team and monitor standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of research nurses/practitioners on phase 1 oncology trials.
• Provide specialist advice and support for clinical trial activities.
• Ensure delivery of research in line with ICH Good Clinical Practice and develop training material.

Skills

Clinical research

Phase 1 trials

Nurse leadership

Education & training

Job description

We are looking for a self-motivated research nurse to lead a team of research nurses/ practitioners working on phase 1 clinical trials in the Cambridge Cancer Drug Development Team (CCDD). You will provide specialist advice and support and act as a resource for the wider Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre.

Significant phase 1 oncology clinical trials experience is essential.

The CCDD is a multi-disciplinary group of doctors, nurses/CRP's, data mangers and a trial coordinator led by Dr Simon Pacey. The CCDD Team's research goals are to optimise the \"science-led\" clinical application of novel therapies, including \"first into man\", phase 1 and associated pharmacology studies.

The CCDD is part of the Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre (CCTC) and benefits from a major commitment from Cancer Research UK, recognising Cambridge's position at the forefront of cancer research.

You will be responsible for the management and delivery of clinical research for the CCTC within the CCDD team ensuring that it is conducted according to ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines. They will be responsible for providing specialist advice and support for phase 1 oncology clinical trials. This includes the provision of specialist research related education and training.

You will be responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to research delivery within the clinical setting. In conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team they will facilitate good quality research, lead and develop the research nurse team and monitor standards of care. This will involve liaising closely with the Speciality Research Lead and Team Lead to ensure equity of portfolio.

Come Nurse with us...

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have:

• applied for a Graduate visa
• or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

Benefits to you

• We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
• Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site.
• Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals.
• We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
• On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.