Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic, dynamic, experienced oncology nurse wanting to make the next step in your career?
A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Oncology Nurse to join a busy and successful research delivery team within the NIHR/Clinical Research Facility at UHB. The NIHR/CRF is a dynamic early-phase unit focused on experimental medicine with a diverse portfolio that includes complex interventional commercial and academic studies.
This specialist research role is primarily to support the delivery of early phase oncology trials with a focus on Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC) trials.
ECMC is a leading UK wide initiative that focuses on advancing the development of new & novel oncology treatments. Funded by both CRUK & NIHR.
Support & development will be given by the existing experienced Early phase Nursing team.
You will be a lead nurse responsible for the planning & implementation of clinical research trials. This role involves liaising with Principal Investigators & other members of the multidisciplinary team to manage & deliver trial protocols to ensure high quality data collection whilst ensuring participant safety & welfare. The safe & effective delivery of SACT is a key requirement and you will need to provide evidence of completing a SACT passport or equivalent.
The role affords a broad, challenging and rewarding opportunity in Clinical Oncology Research. If you would like any further information please contact Linda Coughlan/Katie Deans/Faye Lowe.
Main duties of the job
As a Research nurse leading on the multi-specialty early phase oncology portfolio, you will be required to:
*Set up, coordinate, and deliver clinical trials, demonstrating a high level of organisation and attention to detail to ensure the safe and efficient conduct of studies, in line with trial protocols, research governance, and regulatory requirements.
*Safely administer investigational medicinal products, which include systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT), ensuring full compliance with Trust policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
*Deliver high-quality, safe, and patient-centred care, with a strong focus on enhancing patient experience throughout the research pathway.
*Possess excellent communication skills, problem solving and the ability to collaborate with internal and external teams effectively.
*Use I.T systems and extended software to facilitate role.
*Incorporate a blend of research and clinical responsibilities, that are patient focused.
*Work autonomously within the scope of the role, while also contributing effectively as a member of the wider research and clinical team.
To be successful in this role you will need to be a level 1 Registered Nurse, with considerable experience at Band 5 in an acute care setting. Applicants should demonstrate a clear willingness to undertake training for extended clinical roles including venepuncture, cannulation and administration of cytotoxic medications. Previous research experience is desirable but not essential.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered level 1 Adult Nurse on the NMC register
- *Relevant degree or equivalent in nursing
- *SACT Competent -- experience in delivering SACT regimes
Desirable
- *Health care management / leadership qualification.
Experience
Essential
- *Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidenceof ability to maintain professional registration
- *Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff
- *Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD
- *Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff
- *SACT delivery
- *Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department
- *Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice.
Desirable
- *Evidence of Research knowledge
- *Experience of clinical trials/ studies/ research coordination
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
- *Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
- *Competence in expanded clinical practice associated with the role -- Oncology
- *Excellent Communication skills, written & verbal.
- *Ability to work under pressure across competing demands
- *Ability to articulate the principles of safeguarding and mental capacity
- *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- *Approachable and friendly
- *Supportive / Flexible
- *Well organised
- *Good communicator
- *Sound clinical reasoning and decision making
- *Ability to perform in complex and challenging situations
- *Ability to inspire and lead a team
- *Ability to work flexible shift pattern, where required to include rotation of day /night duty and unsocial hours according to service need
Desirable
- Demonstrate an ability, experience, passion in the following:
- *Leadership
- *Team Building
- *Managing resources
- *Time management
- *Role modelling
- *Change management / clinical developments
- *Clinical governance
- *Audit and research
- *Workforce planning / management
- *NHS policy and political awareness
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered level 1 Adult Nurse on the NMC register
- *Relevant degree or equivalent in nursing
- *SACT Competent -- experience in delivering SACT regimes
Desirable
- *Health care management / leadership qualification.
Experience
Essential
- *Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidenceof ability to maintain professional registration
- *Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff
- *Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD
- *Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff
- *SACT delivery
- *Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department
- *Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice.
Desirable
- *Evidence of Research knowledge
- *Experience of clinical trials/ studies/ research coordination
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
- *Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
- *Competence in expanded clinical practice associated with the role -- Oncology
- *Excellent Communication skills, written & verbal.
- *Ability to work under pressure across competing demands
- *Ability to articulate the principles of safeguarding and mental capacity
- *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- *Approachable and friendly
- *Supportive / Flexible
- *Well organised
- *Good communicator
- *Sound clinical reasoning and decision making
- *Ability to perform in complex and challenging situations
- *Ability to inspire and lead a team
- *Ability to work flexible shift pattern, where required to include rotation of day /night duty and unsocial hours according to service need
Desirable
- Demonstrate an ability, experience, passion in the following:
- *Leadership
- *Team Building
- *Managing resources
- *Time management
- *Role modelling
- *Change management / clinical developments
- *Clinical governance
- *Audit and research
- *Workforce planning / management
- *NHS policy and political awareness
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
