Job overview
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 and competent is 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
• Coordinate clinical trials according to GCP regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with key personnel to ensure the continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials
• Work with a team of research nurses and provide specialised nursing interventions (which may include administration of intravesical treatments 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)
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
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:
• Generously funded by a joint initiative between the Department of Health and Cancer Research UK
• Part of a nationwide network of 18 centres of scientific and clinical excellence
• Aims to drive new anti-cancer treatments to patients
• 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.
The Clinical Trials Research Nurse will support the CECM CRDG portfolio of clinical trials to improve patient recruitment and ensure accurate and timely completion of trial data and documentation. Duties will include identifying potential patients to participate in trials, coordinating trials as per study protocols, collection of clinical data on Case Report Forms (CRFs), and following the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
The successful candidate will have experience of working in an oncology / haematology nursing environment and it would be useful to have chemotherapy training. You must have a good understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the regulatory environment that surrounds clinical research and 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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
1. Post registration nursing experience
2. Experience of working with oncology/haematology patients
3. Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
4. Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
5. Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
Desirable criteria
6. Experience of working in a clinical research environment
7. Experience of clinical trial data entry
8. Experience as a nurse in urology
Skills
Essential criteria
9. Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
10. Must demonstrate critical and intelligent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
11. Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
12. Ability to identify deteriorating patients and take appropriate action
13. Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines/milestones
14. Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative
15. Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
16. Demonstrates evidence of professional development
17. Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
18. Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
19. Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
20. Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
21. Can prove a basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
Desirable criteria
22. Previous use of Trials Research Management Software e.g. EDGE
23. Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
24. Understanding and rising to the challenges in patient recruitment
25. Experience with catheterisation (male / female)
26. Completed training and competencies in the delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapies
Knowledge
Essential criteria
27. Good knowledge of local and national clinical trial regulations
28. Thorough knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
Desirable criteria
29. Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
Qualifications
Essential criteria
30. Registered Nurse specialty or related field
Desirable criteria
31. Completed/working towards post graduate course in oncology or other related specialty
Other
Essential criteria
32. Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
33. Displays enthusiastic nature