Job summary
Employer heading
Research Nurse / AHP
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a registered professional Nurse to join our excellent Cancer/Haematology Research Team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
The post holder will have experience of working in Clinical Research or the ability demonstrate a real passion for research. You must be flexible and hard working with the ability to manage your workload effectively to cope with tight deadlines and conflicting demands.
Enthusiasm, intelligence and a patient centred approach are essential as is being an excellent team member and having a proactive can-do attitude.
Informal visits are highly encouraged to discover more.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist and support the department in the effective recruitment and co-ordination of patients entered into complex research studies whilst taking overall responsibility for the day to day running of epidemiology and less complex treatment trials.
The post is intended to support the Trust trial portfolio, across all specialties including but not limited to oncology, haematology, gastroenterology, cardiovascular.
Responsibilities to include:
- identifying patients through screening of notes/ histologies/MDT’s;
- participating in the informed consent
- process; co-ordinating patient’s treatment and FU; supporting and monitoring patients;
- collecting data and data entry
Working for our organisation
You will be line managed by the Band 7 Team Lead Research Sister but work closely with Consultants, Registrars and the wider MDT. You will also work closely with the Research and Innovation Team to promote the importance of clinical research across the Trust.
The team carry out a variety clinical research/ portfolio studies from academic observational to commercial interventional trials, they pride themselves on offering an extra layer of support for their patients while giving them access to ground breaking discoveries and treatments.
As a team we are positive , proactive, kind and inclusive and that is reflected in excellent staff survey results.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Adult nurse with current NMC pin
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
- Communication skills training
Desirable criteria
- Accredited NIHR GCP training
- Accredited Informed consent training
- Advanced communication skills training
Experience and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Significant post-registration clinical experience in relevant clinical areas
- Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of clinical research in practice
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
- Experience of collaborating with other agencies
Desirable criteria
- Enhanced IT skills
- Experience of using hospital and national IT systems
- Clinical Research or the ability demonstrate a real passion for research
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sanal Jose
- Job title
- team lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01743 261000
- Additional information
Mandy Carnahan - Trust Lead Research Nurse
Contact number: 01743 261000 ext 2379
Email: [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
- Telephone
- 01743 492402
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