Cancer Research Nurse

Job summary

We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for a Band 5 registered nurse to join our successful expanding Oncology Research delivery team based at Yeovil Hospital.

We are looking to develop our portfolio of oncology trials at Yeovil Hospital with a range of commercial and academic clinical trials working with a supportive team of research active Oncology clinicians. Our current portfolio of trials includes observational, interventional and translational studies.

To be successful in this role you will need to be a level 1 Registered Nurse, with significant experience at Band 5 who is highly organised with excellent interpersonal and IT skills, can work to deadlines and a most of all have a "can do" approach. Applicants need to demonstrate a willingness to train and develop skills required as a research nurse such as consent taking. Previous research and or cancer experience is desirable.

In return, we can offer you continued professional development to support your oncology research knowledge base/experience and provide you with the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and high-quality clinical research team.

The role of the research nurse is a stimulating and rewarding career pathway that Somerset Foundation Trust supports .... if this sounds like you, we actively encourage informal visits and discussions and we look forward to meeting you!

Main duties of the job

This post will involve the safe conduct of both commercial and non-commercial research projects involving both NIHR portfolio studies and industry funded research, working within the South West Peninsula Clinical Research Network.

The role will involve facilitating and overseeing Cancer studies and achieving the both the high and low level objectives of the NIHR at a local level and ensuring the Trust meets its targets for research delivery.

• Develop and maintain close working relationships with the clinical teams, recognising the value of skilled open communication in the development of new research activity.
• Provide information and support to patients and carers relating to the research protocol, procedures and treatment, follow-up and ensure that informed consent is obtained.
• Be the contact point/support for trial patients and attend to any concerns they may have.
• To be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and ongoing care of research participants, whilst maximising protocol and GCP compliance.
• Undertake the safe analysis, processing and dispatching of pathological samples and completion of relevant documentation at varying time points for individual participants.
• Ability to work to a high level of accuracy in following protocols, data collection, supporting patients and recording of information
• Provide specialist advice and review as necessary by undertaking clinics or during existing appointments, telephone calls and in other clinical settings.

About us

Yeovil District Hospital is now part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!