Oncology Research Nurse

Integrated Care System; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Yeovil is seeking a Band 6 Oncology Research Nurse. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate cancer research projects and support patients and their families during clinical trials. Required qualifications include being a registered healthcare professional and having experience in oncology care. This role offers professional development opportunities within an innovative research team.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Exclusive discounts with Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in the care of patients with complex needs in Oncology.
• Previous experience of data collection, audit, and research design.
• Experience of project management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate cancer research projects.
• Recruit patients and support them during trials.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Data collection and analysis

Education

Postgraduate diploma or equivalent

Registered Healthcare Professional

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you a self-motivated, resourceful, curious adaptable individual who is clinically confident? Are you looking for an opportunity to join an exciting oncology research team?

We are looking someone with oncology and/or research delivery experience to join an innovative team in the delivery, management and co-ordination of cancer research projects involving patients, families and carers at Yeovil Hospital. As part of the Somerset Foundation Trust research department, we work closely with our colleagues at Musgrove Park, collaborating on research studies running across both sites.

The role requires leadership skills and provides support for other staff whilst working alongside the multidisciplinary team. This post will recruit patients and their families into research clinical trials, thoroughly supporting patients and their carers during their involvement in the research process.

In return, we can offer you continued professional development to support your oncology research knowledge base/experience and provide you with the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and high-quality clinical research team.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Band 6 Oncology Research Nurse includes delivery, management and co-ordination of cancer research projects involving patients, families and carers at Yeovil Hospital. This post will involve the safe conduct of research involving both NIHR portfolio studies and industry funded research, working within the Southwest Peninsula Clinical Research Delivery Network.

The role will need to develop and maintain close working relationships with clinical teams mainly within the oncology team, involving, encouraging, and supporting both new researchers and more experienced teams of researchers in achieving research ambitions, offering patients research opportunities and embedding research into the specialty cancer multi-disciplinary teams

This role requires working as an integral part of the Research team co-ordinating, delivering, monitoring and recording the care and progress of patients involved in research studies and clinical trials. The role will also require leadership skills and provide support for other staff whilst working alongside the multidisciplinary team. This post will recruit patients and their families into research, thoroughly supporting patients and their carers during their involvement in the research process.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Healthcare Professional
• Post-registration clinical experience
• Postgraduate diploma or equivalent (or working towards)
• Experience of Microsoft Word and Outlook

Experience

• Demonstrable, recent healthcare professional experience in the care of patients with complex needs in Oncology and/or research experience
• Previous experience of data collection, audit, and research design
• Some experience of project management
• Understanding of research governance

Additional Criteria

• Excellent communication and assertion skills (verbal and written)
• Remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Ability to organize and manage own time and set and achieve own targets
• Competent user of IT, especially MS-Office, Internet Explorer, and Groupwise/Outlook with proven file management ability.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Previous experience of data collection, audit, and research design
• Some experience of project management
• Understanding of research governance
• Thorough knowledge of data collection, data entry and analysis
• Thorough knowledge of research methodology

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.