Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trial Research Nurse in the Urology team as part of the Cancer Research Delivery Group (CRDG) at St. Bartholomew's Hospital.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with high levels of attention to detail and is energised by working in a challenging and fast paced environment. The candidate will need experience in haemato-oncology nursing. Chemotherapy trained or experience in urology nursing would be desirable. The candidate will work within a highly effective team and should have good IT and communication skills. Previous experience of working in clinical trials would be advantageous
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Trials Research Nurse is an independent practitioner working within the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of all aspects of a clinical research portfolio comprising in-house, national and international clinical trials (in relation to anti-cancer treatment or palliative care, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery or supportive care).
The post holder will
1. Coordinate clinical trials according to GCP regulatory requirements
2. Collaborate with key personnel to ensure the continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials
3. Work with a team of research nurses and provide specialised nursing interventions for the administration of intravesical treatments ensuring patient safety and assisting physicians during flexi-cystoscopy
Accurately and timely complete trial data and documentation
Support Clinical Trial Practitioners and Clinical Trial Assistants (including assistance in delegated responsibilities)
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trial Research Nurse to work as part of the Cancer Research Delivery Group (CRDG). The Centre is:
4. Generously funded by a joint initiative between the Department of Health and Cancer Research UK
5. Part of a nationwide network of 18 centres of scientific and clinical excellence
6. Aims to drive new anti-cancer treatments to patients
7. Affiliated with the National Cancer Research Network and thus incorporates Phase 1 through to Phase 4 clinical trials
In bringing together laboratory and clinical patient-based research, our Centre promotes the translational work needed to develop new anti-cancer drugs and diagnostics from the laboratory into clinics and then to test them in early phase clinical trials.
TheClinicalTrialsResearch Nursewill supporttheCECMCRDGportfolio of clinical trials to improve patient recruitment and ensure accurate and timely completion of trial data and will includeidentifying potential patients to participate in trials, coordinating trials as per study protocols,collection of clinical data on CaseReportForms(CRFs),andfollowing the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
The successful candidate will have experienceof working in an oncology / haematology nursing environment and it would be useful to have chemotherapy training.Youmusthave a good understanding ofGood Clinical Practice(GCP)and the regulatory environment that surrounds clinical researchand it would be advantageous if you have some experience in clinical research.
This is a substantive post on an NHS annual funding cycle. All posts are fulltime, fixed term for one year in the first instance.
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.
Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
8. Post registration nursing experience
9. Experience of working with oncology/haematology patients
10. Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
11. Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
12. Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
Desirable
13. Experience of working in a clinical research environment
14. Experience of clinical trial data entry
15. Experience as a nurse in urology
Knowledge
Essential
16. Good knowledge of local and national clinical trial regulations
17. Thorough knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
Desirable
18. Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
Qualifications
Essential
19. Registered Nurse specialty or related field
Desirable
20. Completed/working towards post graduate course in oncology or other related specialty
21. Completed / working towards degree in the
Skills
Essential
22. Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
23. Must demonstrate critical and intelligent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
24. Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
25. Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
26. Ability to identify deteriorating patients and take appropriate action
27. Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines/milestones
28. Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative
29. Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
30. Demonstrates evidence of professional development
31. Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
32. Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
33. Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
34. Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
35. Can prove a basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
Desirable
36. Previous use of Trials Research Management Software EDGE
37. Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
38. Understanding and rising to the challenges in patient recruitment
39. Experience with catheterisation (male / female)
Other
Essential
40. Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
41. Displays enthusiastic nature