Research Nurse

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Hartford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A major teaching hospital in England is seeking a Research Nurse/Trials Practitioner to join their cancer trials team. The role involves identifying trial patients, coordinating treatments, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality care. Candidates should have experience in clinical trials and nursing, with a focus on patient support.

Qualifications

• Must adhere to ICH Good Clinical Practice.
• Ability to provide specialist nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients eligible for clinical trials.
• Co-ordinate trial patient treatment and data collection.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and provide support.

Job description

Overview

The Research Nurse/Trials Practitioner will be a member of the Cambridge Cancer Trials Team working in the Haematology trials team. The post-holder will work closely with the health care teams associated with the multidisciplinary team, primarily in Multiple Myeloma. This will include the CNS team as well as the Haematology consultants.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients eligible for clinical trials and attend a weekly MDT meeting.
• 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.
• Liaise with staff in Research Facilities, Haematology Day Unit, Radiotherapy, Pharmacy, Radiology, Outpatients and Haematology/Transplant ward teams, Research & Development and Ethics departments.
• Provide specialist nursing care and data collection in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice, EU Clinical Trials legislation and the NHS research governance framework.
• Provide specialist advice and support to Haematology Trials patients and liaise with other staff.

Portfolio

The portfolio comprises Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloblastic Leukaemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, Myelodysplastic Disorder and Myeloproliferative Neoplasm, Non-Hodgkin\'s Lymphoma and Hodgkin\'s Lymphoma, and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia.

About Cambridge University Hospitals

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.

Benefits and Environment

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practice 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.