Research Nurse

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated first level registered nurse to join an established clinical trials unit team as a seconded band 6 role within Clinical trials.

You need to have considerable clinical expertise in oncology, be experienced in clinical research, and have proven clinical skills in administration of SACT. You will be required to demonstrate, excellent  communication and organisational skills and evidence of developing leadership qualities

• 1.       This post is fixed term/secondment (for 12 months). If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. PLEASE NOTE Applicants will need to get permission from their line manager before submitting their interest, a release form to be included with your application form can be downloaded  here. (This form is for the staff member and line manager to complete and return to you)

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities will be supported by clinical leads during this opportunity and will include

To assist multidisciplinary teams in entering patients into trials

Co-ordinate trials under the supervision of Team Leads within the service

To supervise, advise and develop a team of research nurses/officers and trial coordinator’s at band 5 and below

To communicate and collaborate with local regional and national Organisations regarding administration of research as required.

Delivering  SACT treatment on the Clinical Research Treatment unit.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 1 year to meet the needs of the service.   If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.