Job overview
Diversity and Inclusion in breast cancer clinical trials CNS
This is a new post as part of a wider pilot project in collaboration with the NHS Race & Health Observatory, Macmillan Cancer Support and Roche with the aim of increasing representation of ethnic minority women in breast cancer clinical trials
The role can be taken up as secondment where possible.
Main duties of the job
a. Supporting patients with their diagnosis of breast cancer
b. Introducing the concept of clinical research in general
c. Signposting patients to educational materials on clinical trials in general and addressing any queries
d. Navigating patients to breast cancer trials potentially suitable for them
e. Supporting patients commencing/continuing on breast cancer clinical trials, including aiding with any barriers (e.g. logistical, financial) as needed
f. Working closely with the academic team completing the independent evaluation of the project
g. To be a figurehead for the project and be willing to present and talk to the media.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
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
Essential criteria
1. Minimum five years post registration
2. Experience in a cancer-related area
3. Research and clinical trials experience
4. Good working knowledge of Breast Cancer and the treatment pathway which patients follow
Desirable criteria
5. Experience of working with under-represented patient populations
Skills
Essential criteria
6. Advanced Communication Skills course
7. Ability to work alone and under pressure
8. Ability to manage complex situations both clinically and in terms of administration
Desirable criteria
9. Understanding of clinical trial principles in general
10. Presentation Skills (often have to present at MDT)
11. Experience in presenting to small and large forums.
12. Prior exposure to dealing and talking to the media.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
13. Proven clinical skills & sound knowledge base in Breast Oncology
14. Knowledge of cancer patient experience
15. 1st Level Breast Cancer Course
Desirable criteria
16. Physical Assessment Course
17. Nurse Prescribing Course
18. Good Clinical Practice certificate (specific to clinical trials)– to be completed ASAP once in post if not already held (to be supported by Barts)
Qualifications
Essential criteria
19. Registered Nurse Nurse education qualification
Desirable criteria
20. Masters qualification or evidence of work at Masters level.
21. Degree Qualification in Breast Cancer Related topic