Research Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Research Nurse to join a dedicated Prostate Team. The role involves managing clinical trials, supporting patients, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding care throughout the clinical trial journey.

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior staff nurse or above in clinical research.
• Competence in research-oriented PC software.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support clinical trials within the Trust.
• Recruit, educate, and monitor patients in clinical trials.
• Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team for patient care.

Skills

Clinical Experience

Communication

Organisational Skills

Patient-Centred Care

Education

Post Registration Oncology Qualification

Research Methods Education

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Tools

SPSS

Excel

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Research Nurse to join our dedicated and close-knit Prostate Team .

We pride ourselves on our commitment to delivering outstanding care to our patients, and we are seeking a motivated and compassionate nurse who shares this ethos. As a team, we work collaboratively to ensure our patients receive the highest standard of care throughout their clinical trial journey.

Being based in the West Wing Clinical Trials Unit offers a unique advantage – we are closely involved with our patients during their visits, allowing us to build strong therapeutic relationships and provide continuous support.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing, supporting clinical trials and key worker, guiding patients through their research pathways with empathy, professionalism, and clinical expertise. You will be supported by an experienced team and will have opportunities for further development within the clinical research field.

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong clinical and research experience
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A passion for patient-centred care

Main duties of the job

The experienced research nurse works as a self-directed practitioner, with a key role to play in the organisation and management of clinical trials within the Trust. These trials may be related to anti-cancer treatment (e.g. chemotherapy, radiotherapy, biological therapy, gene therapy or surgery), symptom management or some other aspect of cancer care, such as screening. Central to the role are the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering a clinical trial. Working closely with the principal investigator and members of the multidisciplinary team, s/he will support patients who choose to participate in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients’ advocate. S/he will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of a clinical research portfolio, collaborating with key personnel to ensure continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials.

The post holder will support more junior research nurses, assisting them to develop their clinical research skills thorough education and training. Further responsibility will include monitoring and raising the standard of nursing input within the team.

The opportunity to undertake personal research projects or further study, in consultation with the lead medical investigator and Senior Nurse, Clinical Trials, is also encouraged.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1.1To assess and evaluate the progress of on-going clinical trials and research undertaken in the unit, maintaining an accurate account of the status of the projects and to regularly update the department on the status.

1.2To assist with the organisation and implementation of clinical trials, and liaising closely with the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate a co-ordinated approach to patient care.

1.3To ensure that proposed research projects for which the post-holder has responsibility are registered and reviewed by the Trust’s R & D department and Research Ethics Committee (REC) prior to commencement and that updates and amendments are reported in a timely fashion.

1.4To liaise with pharmaceutical sponsors regarding feasibility and implementation aspects of proposed clinical trials.

1.5 To liaise with the multidisciplinary team to promote and oversee the appropriate referral and recruitment of patients to research trials within the unit for which the post holder has a designated responsibility.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• Post registration oncology qualification or equivalent relevant qualification
• Basic computer Literacy
• Research methods education
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Competence in research orientated PC software (Access, Excel, SPSS)

Experience

• Experience as a senior staff nurse or above working in a clinical research environment
• Experience as a senior staff nurse in oncology nursing
• Previous experience in clinical speciality of post applied for e.g. haematology, gynaecology
• Personal and Leadership Management experience
• Experience of co-ordinating HRA submissions

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.

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

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.