Senior Paediatric Oncology Clinical Research Nurse - Band 6

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected healthcare institution in Manchester seeks a Clinical Research Nurse to lead studies and oversee patient care throughout the research journey. The ideal candidate should be a registered nurse with a degree in healthcare and possess excellent communication skills. Experience in clinical environments and knowledge of clinical research practices is essential. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patients and the research community.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of clinical research.
• Proven experience in a clinical environment is necessary.
• Evidence of continuing professional development required.

Responsibilities

• Lead delegated studies and manage their implementation.
• Identify and recruit potential research participants.
• Manage data entry to ensure validity of research.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and able to work on own initiative

Demonstrable IT skills

Ability to organise and prioritise own workload

Team player

Education

Degree in healthcare subject or equivalent level of experience

Registered Nurse - Currently registered with the NMC

Tools

Microsoft Office Excel

Microsoft Office Word

Microsoft Office PowerPoint

Microsoft Office Outlook

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder with take the lead on delegated studies being responsible for their development, implementation and progress. They will take a proactive approach in identifying and recruiting potential research participants, in addition to carrying out clinical interventions. The post holder will be responsible for precise and timely data entry to ensure the highest validity of research is carried out. The post holder will be the main point of contact for study principal investigators, sponsors and patients and therefore excellent communication and team working skills are essential. The post holder will deliver high quality patient care to ensure patients and their families feel supported throughout their research journey. Refer to attached Job Description for further responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse - Currently registered with the NMC
• Degree in healthcare subject or equivalent level of experience

Desirable criteria

• ICH-Good Clinical Practice certificate
• Mentorship training
• Additional specialist training

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Understanding of clinical research
• Knowledge of ICH-Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of clinical and research governance
• Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures

Training and experience

Essential criteria

• Proven experience of working in a clinical environment
• Proven experience of working to deadlines
• Proven experience of dealing with a busy workload
• Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable criteria

• Data management experience
• Experience in clinical research
• Interest in research
• Experience of working in a paediatric oncology, haematology or bone marrow transplant setting

Skills and abilities

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills
• Awareness and respect for confidentiality
• Demonstrable IT skills including Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to demonstrate people management

Desirable criteria

• Advanced use of spreadsheets
• Knowledge of information governance
• Wide range of clinical skills, including venepuncture and cannulation
• Competent in safe administration of cytotoxic drugs

Attributes

Essential criteria

• Proactive and able to work on own initiative
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Team player
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Ability to delegate where appropriate
• Ability to work flexible shift pattern as required
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Self-motivated
• Innovative
• Conscientious and hard working
• Tactful and diplomatic
• Ability to work to tight and/or unexpected deadlines
• Willingness to undertake training
• Willingness to travel across multiple sites as indicated

Desirable criteria

• Ability to troubleshoot effectively

Other

Essential criteria

• Ability to work unsupervised or part of a team
• Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust values

Desirable criteria

• Awareness of research at MFT

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

• Clinical Research Nurse Job Description (PDF, 170.4KB)
• Clinical Research Nurse Person Specification (PDF, 273.6KB)
• Clinical Research Nurse Functional Requirements Form (PDF, 920.2KB)
• Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF, 1.3MB)