Job overview
New drugs and treatments are currently being tested that are bringing about real change to oncology and haematology patients, helping to improve quality and prolonging life in many. Why not find out more by joining our team of research nurses and clinical research practitioners testing new treatments? After comprehensive training, you will be managing a portfolio of phase - trials. You will be central to patient appointments, explaining the trials, collecting data, providing direct care including administration of new SACT therapies, and being a key support for the patients and their families. You will be working mainly Monday through Friday with occasional weekend working.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in the Early Phase Clinical trials research team, which is part of the Oncology and Haematology Directorate, and is involved in a wide spectrum of clinical research, predominantly phase I/II and translational research. The team works in collaboration with the CRN as well as academic, charity and commercial partners, and is responsible for the delivery of the Early phase trials in the Oncology and Haematology portfolio. The post holder will work closely with other research nurses, clinical research practitioners, data managers, clinical teams, and designated junior doctors/SPR’s, continually striving to improve quality of care and clinical outcomes.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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