Senior Research Nurse (Oncology)

Job overview

Work with the Research Team to support the safe conduct of research in accordance with the UK Clinical Trials Regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and provide assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected.  The post holder will be responsible for undertaking, co-ordinating and driving a team in the recruitment of patients to clinical trials.  The post holder will work with the team lead to develop and grow the research portfolio across their designated speciality area.  The post will involve, managing and coordinating, clinical trials collaboratively with the research & multidisciplinary teams.  Be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and on-going care of research participants, whilst maximising compliance with study/trial protocol.  As a specialist role the post holder will provide, expert direction, support, supervision and management of staff.  They will assist with the training of staff to ensure they conform to protocol and practice guidelines.  The role will be key in problem solving and solution driving issues, in order to ensure research is conducted safely, effectively and efficiently by all members of their team.  Use relevant knowledge to perform research procedures in accordance with study protocols and extend this experience to support others in the research team and other health care professionals where appropriate.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research & Development Department to join us as a Senior Research Nurse.

You will be responsible for delivering and clinically managing your own portfolio of academic and commercial research studies, providing expert research support to investigators, within the specialty of Oncology although it is an expectation to work across all research specialities as well as provide cover for colleagues as and when required.  This post will enable you to gain clinical knowledge and skills around a variety of conditions through working closely with the consultants and specialist nurses and multi-disciplinary teams.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.