Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12-month fixed-term role as Clinical Research Nurse / Clinical Research Practitioner to join the Cancer Research team in the Clinical Research Facility. The Clinical Research Nurses / Clinical Research Practitioners play a key role in the delivery of clinical research at St. George's Hospital, developing and creating robust systems and processes to enable clinical research to run smoothly, efficiently and whilst ensuring the highest of standards are maintained. This role involves liaison with Principal Investigators and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide high quality data collection and clinical care, with a commitment to participant safety and welfare. We are very keen to meet potential applicants and would be very happy to facilitate informal visits or answer enquiries regarding the post. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of an agreed Haematology - Oncology / Cancer clinical research portfolio at St George's Hospital. The post holder will work collaboratively with the research teams and wider multidisciplinary team in the management of their own caseload of clinical trials patients and be accountable for the achievement of local and national targets in relation to the service. The post holder will be expected to advocate for patients and empower them to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical research studies by providing advice and information. The post holder will work with a high level of autonomy, taking delegated responsibility from clinicians for clinical decision making, and will work closely with investigators and multidisciplinary staff. About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 200-6899952-GO-VA Job locations St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Tooting SW17 0QT Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification which contains more information about the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification which contains more information about the role. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential RGN with NMC PIN Educated to diploma/degree level in Nursing Relevant post Registration programme ENB 998 0r professionally recognized equivalent teaching course Desirable Good Clinical Practice or willingness to be trained Experience Essential Relevant post registration/post degree experience Experience in delivering evidence based practice Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner Experience of acting as a patient advocate Previous experience in audit and evaluation Desirable Experience in Clinical Research Experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator Experience working in Oncology Skills Essential Excellent communication, interpersonal & management skills Well developed clinical skills Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload Competent use of relevant software specifically spreadsheets. Desirable Experience in ECG's, spirometry and phlebotomy Knowledge Essential Awareness of GCP, clinical research methodology and treatment protocols Desirable Participation in clinical or nursing research Other Essential Self-motivated Adaptable & responsive to changing needs Reliable/Team player Able to use own initiative Committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential RGN with NMC PIN Educated to diploma/degree level in Nursing Relevant post Registration programme ENB 998 0r professionally recognized equivalent teaching course Desirable Good Clinical Practice or willingness to be trained Experience Essential Relevant post registration/post degree experience Experience in delivering evidence based practice Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner Experience of acting as a patient advocate Previous experience in audit and evaluation Desirable Experience in Clinical Research Experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator Experience working in Oncology Skills Essential Excellent communication, interpersonal & management skills Well developed clinical skills Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload Competent use of relevant software specifically spreadsheets. Desirable Experience in ECG's, spirometry and phlebotomy Knowledge Essential Awareness of GCP, clinical research methodology and treatment protocols Desirable Participation in clinical or nursing research Other Essential Self-motivated Adaptable & responsive to changing needs Reliable/Team player Able to use own initiative Committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Tooting SW17 0QT Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)