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Haematology/Oncology Clinical Research Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area Haematology/Oncology Clinical Research Nurse Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed Term - Maternity Cover) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) Job ref 271-RI-6864178
Site Great Ormond Street Hospital Town London Salary £44,806 - £53,133 Per annum inclusive Salary period Yearly Closing 10/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
Clinical Research Nurse Haematology/Oncology
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated paediatric research nurse to join our dynamic research nursing team. We are looking for a motivated individual with experience of cancer nursing who is willing to learn and develop their skills in clinical research.
The Haematology/Oncology research team works within the Research and Innovation division to care for patients undergoing treatment on early phase clinical trials. We work closely with the clinical teams within the cancer service also offering support for some aspects of late phase trials. Our trials portfolio is wide ranging from interventional, through to biological and observational studies. These are national, European and International studies both commercial and academic. We are a designated Experimental Cancer Medicines Centre (ECMC) and a designated ‘first in child’ centre meaning we often provide access to trials that are not available elsewhere.
Main duties of the job
This successful applicant will work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary team including a dedicated research Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) and clinical fellows. You will work alongside the band 7/6 research nurses, and the non-clinical teams to lead and coordinate the delivery of the Haematology/Oncology speciality research portfolio. You will work clinically with the team and promote high standards of both patient care and research practice.
You will act as the patient’s keyworker and so responsibilities include education of patients, families and colleagues. Co-ordination of care including booking of visits and investigations. As a research nurse, you will be involved in the collection of biological samples, and trial specific data collection, and you will be expected to administer experimental agents and monitor patients for side effects, reporting these as appropriate.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated paediatric nurse with Cancer care experience. You must have effective organisational skills and be looking for a new and exciting challenge. You should demonstrate the ability to manage your own workload and to work as part of a team. This post offers excellent opportunities in gaining research experience with the opportunity to maintain your clinical skills, while being supported by an experienced team of research nurses.
Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Experience/Knowledge
* Must demonstrate relevant and sufficient post registration experience
* Excellent speciality knowledge
* Previous experience within the speciality and experience of CTIMP research and/or audit
* Experience of co-ordinating and managing patient care
* Knowledge of handling child protection issues in accordance with Trust policy
* Experience or recruiting, educating, and monitoring patients within clinical trials
* Knowledge of research governance and regulations (ICH, Good Clinical Practice, EU Directives)
* Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures
* Previous experience of change management and problem solving
* Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
* Experience of staff management and development, clinical supervision, and mentoring
Skills/Abilities
* Excellent paediatric clinical skills
* Relevant specialist skills and abilities in caring for children receiving treatment for cancer
* Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
* Excellent teaching, training, and preceptorship skills
* Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
* Ability to take charge, delegate responsibilities and prioritise workload
* Ability to run concurrent research studies with minimal supervision
* Good project management and development skills
* Ability to deal with conflict situations
* Ability to initiate, manage and sustain change
* A flexible approach to work
* Effective Time Management
* Evidence of fulfilling PREP
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
* To be familiar with and adopt the principles of the NHS Chief Nursing Officers vision for the Compassion In Practice (NHS Commissioning Board Dec 2012)
* Contribute towards achieving the ‘Great Ormond Street Hospital Vision for Nursing’ (Jan 2013)
* Able to problem solve and initiate change
* Interviewing skills
* Financial management skills
* Writing for publication
GOSH Culture and Values
* Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
* Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
* Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
* NMC Registered Nurse (Child)
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The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
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