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Job overview

The post holder will be working with the multi-disciplinary team in the Gynae unit at the  Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton. We are a highly regarded busy multidisciplinary team performing both clinical and research work and are seen as pioneers in managing Gynae cancer treatment. They will manage their own caseload of patients on clinical trials with the support of the research team.   

Ideally with previous clinical research experience and preferably educated to degree level, you will work within the guidelines and policies for the conduct of clinical trials, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with the principles of GCP.

The successful applicant should have a flexible approach to their duties and the ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently.  In addition; excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and being supportive and open to new initiatives are particularly valued by the team.
It would be an advantage to have research and Gynea experience. The successful candidate will be required to work as a self directed practitioner and have the skills to motivate others. 

This is a cross-site role and applicants are expected to travel between our Chelsea and Sutton Sites. x3 days at Chelsea and x2 days at Sutton

Main duties of the job

• To coordinate arrangements required for patients undergoing specialist investigations as part of the research protocol. 
• To assess the patient prior to trial treatment, monitor the patient receiving trial treatment and follow the patient up on completion of trial treatment as required by protocol.
• To collect and accurately record data in accordance with requirements of the trial protocol.
• To participate in the design and preparation of research protocols, patient information sheets and other documentation associated with clinical trials, ensuring that these are reviewed and updated as required.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.