Job summary
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Clinical Research (ANPR) post provides an exciting opportunity to expand the research nurse role in line with other established advanced nursing roles both within the RMH Trust, nationally and internationally. The ANPR is a highly experienced oncology nurse who will work autonomously or with medical colleagues, demonstrating highly developed specialist knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and management of cancer research participants.
The ANPR will work as an integral member of the research multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate research and service requirements are achieved in line with both the RMH divisional and Trust level strategies. Complex clinical management, strategic planning, education, research and audit are key components of the role in line with the national framework for advanced clinical practice. The post holder will exercise advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and safe clinical decision making in clinical care through physical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of research participants in accordance with regulatory frameworks, policy and laws governing clinical trials.
Main duties of the job
- To help formulate plans to meet cancer training and education needs of staff, at an individual, team and organisation level in conjunction with other experts in the Trust.
- To provide learning opportunities for nurses and other health care professionals via Mentorship, supervision and teaching.
- To be actively involved in the feasibility and selection of clinical trials for the portfolio, ensuring that new trials are appropriate for the patient group, complement the research portfolio and that there are adequate resources in place to support the trials safely.
- To attend national and international Investigator Meetings and local Site Initiation Visits (SIVs) to receive appropriate sponsor led protocol specific training and be delegated by the Principal Investigator for your ANPR role.
- To be available for onsite and virtual trial monitor visits, responding in a timely manner to monitor reports and data queries, as agreed with the trial sponsors and set out in the CTA.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- To be professionally and legally accountable for all work undertaken and to practice at an advanced level of professional autonomy and accountability that is within national guidelines, Royal Marsden Trust policies, GCP and NMC Codes of Conduct.
- To act as a key worker to patients with cancer, providing continuity throughout the patient journey, both within the Royal Marsden and the wider referral network.
- To perform health assessments including obtaining a clinical history, conducting the physical examination and assessment of psychological well-being.
- To counsel patients, explain the rationale for clinical trials as well as the structure and the expectations required of patients entering clinical trials.
- To have knowledge and understanding of alternative non-trial treatments, facilitating the informed consent process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- To be professionally and legally accountable for all work undertaken and to practice at an advanced level of professional autonomy and accountability that is within national guidelines, Royal Marsden Trust policies, GCP and NMC Codes of Conduct.
- To act as a key worker to patients with cancer, providing continuity throughout the patient journey, both within the Royal Marsden and the wider referral network.
- To perform health assessments including obtaining a clinical history, conducting the physical examination and assessment of psychological well-being.
- To counsel patients, explain the rationale for clinical trials as well as the structure and the expectations required of patients entering clinical trials.
- To have knowledge and understanding of alternative non-trial treatments, facilitating the informed consent process.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- First level NMC registration / Degree in relevant subject
- MSc Advanced Practice or Evidence of Level 7 study working towards MSc in Advanced Practice and willingness to undertake required study to complete MSc studies.
- Teaching qualification/Experience
- Non - Medical prescribing or willingness to undertake
- Evidence of recent continued professional development
Desirable
- Current ICH GCP Certificate
- Advanced Life Support/Immediate Life Support
Skills
Essential
- Clear understanding of the role of Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Clinical Research and the associated responsibility and accountability.
- In depth knowledge of clinical research processes and governance
- Evidence of clinical leadership
- Clear understanding of the role of Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Clinical Research and the associated responsibility and accountability.
- Experience in delivering teaching programmes
- Well developed IT skills in word processing/data collection/internet.
Desirable
- Experience in nurse led research.
- Experience in undertaking audit and management of change in practice related to audit results
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- First level NMC registration / Degree in relevant subject
- MSc Advanced Practice or Evidence of Level 7 study working towards MSc in Advanced Practice and willingness to undertake required study to complete MSc studies.
- Teaching qualification/Experience
- Non - Medical prescribing or willingness to undertake
- Evidence of recent continued professional development
Desirable
- Current ICH GCP Certificate
- Advanced Life Support/Immediate Life Support
Skills
Essential
- Clear understanding of the role of Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Clinical Research and the associated responsibility and accountability.
- In depth knowledge of clinical research processes and governance
- Evidence of clinical leadership
- Clear understanding of the role of Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Clinical Research and the associated responsibility and accountability.
- Experience in delivering teaching programmes
- Well developed IT skills in word processing/data collection/internet.
Desirable
- Experience in nurse led research.
- Experience in undertaking audit and management of change in practice related to audit results
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).
