Job summary
- Main area
- Research
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- 12 months (This post is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract and will be reviewed following this)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 384-JH-EMF16339-40-B5
- Employer
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Surrey Hospital
- Town
- Guildford
- Salary
- £31,469 - £38,308 per annum - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Research Nurse
Band 5
Job overview
We are seeking to recruit a B5 Research Nurse to join our oncology research delivery team. This post is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract and will be reviewed following this (VISAs can only be supported on a 12 month basis in line with the fixed term contract.) This is a fantastic opportunity for those who wish to experience working in a clinical research environment and contribute to improving patient care for the future.
Ideally we are looking for a nurse, with either research or oncology experience.
The post holder will be organised, have a flexible approach to work and be motivated to provide excellent clinical care with exceptional communication and organisational skills.
Main duties of the job
This role will offer an exciting opportunity to be based within the division, working closely with the multi-disciplinary team to support, develop and deliver research projects across oncology specialities within the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role of the Research Nurse at The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (RSCH) involves working with multidisciplinary teams to screen patients for research studies, monitor patients during studies, assist with clinical investigations as well as the collection and documentation of accurate data. As a band 5 research nurse you will work under the supervision of senior nursing staff and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams to manage a caseload of trial patients.
As a band 5 research nurse you will work under the supervision of senior nursing staff and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams to manage a caseload of trial patients. The role involves using an in depth knowledge of trial protocols and their application in practice alongside a working knowledge and compliance with local, national and international research regulations.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Level One Registration
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship qualification
- Relevant post registration qualification
- Relevant diploma/degree
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience as a staff nurse or above working in clinical environment
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and collaborating with other agencies
- Management of resources
Desirable criteria
- Clinical trials experience
- Research methods education
- Personal and leadership management experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lesley Harden
- Job title
- Appointing Manager
- Telephone number
- 01483 571122
- Additional information
For more information please contact:
Lesley Harden or Sarah De Swert, Oncology Research Team Leader’s
Tel: 01483 571122 Ext. 4929/2740
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Royal Surrey Foundation Trust
- Telephone
- 01483 571122 Ext 2478
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