Research Nurse / AHP (NHS AfC: Band 6) - Research - The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust – Shrewsbury, Shropshire
An opportunity has arisen for a registered professional Nurse to join our excellent Cancer/Haematology Research Team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
The post holder will have experience of working in Clinical Research or the ability to demonstrate a real passion for research. You must be flexible and hardworking with the ability to manage your workload effectively to cope with tight deadlines and conflicting demands.
Enthusiasm, intelligence, and a patient-centred approach are essential, as is being an excellent team member and having a proactive can-do attitude.
Informal visits are highly encouraged to discover more.
The post holder will assist and support the department in the effective recruitment and co-ordination of patients entered into complex research studies whilst taking overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of epidemiology and less complex treatment trials.
The post is intended to support the Trust trial portfolio across all specialties including but not limited to oncology, haematology, gastroenterology, and cardiovascular.
Responsibilities include:
* Identifying patients through screening of notes/histologies/MDT’s;
* Participating in the informed consent process;
* Co-ordinating patient’s treatment and follow-up;
* Supporting and monitoring patients;
* Collecting data and data entry.
You will be line managed by the Band 7 Team Lead Research Sister but work closely with Consultants, Registrars, and the wider MDT. You will also work closely with the Research and Innovation Team to promote the importance of clinical research across the Trust.
The team carries out a variety of clinical research/portfolio studies from academic observational to commercial interventional trials. They pride themselves on offering an extra layer of support for their patients while giving them access to groundbreaking discoveries and treatments.
As a team, we are positive, proactive, kind, and inclusive, which is reflected in excellent staff survey results.
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