Job summary
Full Time 37.5 hours per week. SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITYWe are looking for an enthusiastic Research Nurse to join our supportive and dedicated Head and Neck Research team at Sutton site. The Head and Neck Unit at The Royal Marsden is one of the largest of its kind in Europe and is one of the largest research teams within the trust. It is recognised worldwide for its strength in diagnosing and treating cancers of the head and neck. The Royal Marsden has now also become the world's first International Centre for Recurrent Head & Neck Cancer (IReC). IReC has an ambitious aim to create a centre of excellence and set international standards in the curative treatment, palliation, and supportive care of recurrent head and neck cancers.
The successful applicant will work as part of the team, managing a portfolio of head and neck oncology studies, and contributing to the pioneering research delivered from this unit. They will also fulfil the role of keyworker for patients enrolled on clinical trials, ensuring optimal communication and high standards of patient care in accordance with the principles of GCP.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will primarily work under the supervision of the Senior Research Nurses or Lead Research Nurse within the Head and Neck research team at Sutton and has a key role to play in the day-to-day running of clinical trials within the Trust. These trials may be related to anti-cancer treatment (e.g. chemotherapy, radiotherapy, biological therapy, gene therapy or surgery), symptom management or some other aspect of cancer care, such as screening. Central to the role are the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering a clinical trial. Working closely with the principal investigator and members of the multidisciplinary team, they will support patients who choose to participate in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients' advocate. An important aspect of the role is the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies. The post holder will be involved in ensuring that any research undertaken within the department safeguards the well being of the patients, and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research.The research nurse may contribute to the development of the trial design and has a key role in incorporating the patients and nurses' perspective. Liaison with pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions during trial development will be required.
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 coordinate arrangements required for patients undergoing specialist investigations as part of the research protocol.
- To assess the patient prior to trial treatment, monitor the patient receiving trial treatment and follow the patient up on completion of trial treatment as required by protocol.
- To collect and accurately record data in accordance with requirements of the trial protocol.
- To participate in the design and preparation of research protocols, patient information sheets and other documentation associated with clinical trials, ensuring that these are reviewed and updated as required.
- To safeguard the integrity of the trial by ensuring compliance with ICH GCP guidelines.
- To be involved with the running of several concurrent research studies.
- To disseminate research data by preparing and presenting posters or research papers for presentations at meetings, conferences, and publication.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:-
- To coordinate arrangements required for patients undergoing specialist investigations as part of the research protocol.
- To assess the patient prior to trial treatment, monitor the patient receiving trial treatment and follow the patient up on completion of trial treatment as required by protocol.
- To collect and accurately record data in accordance with requirements of the trial protocol.
- To participate in the design and preparation of research protocols, patient information sheets and other documentation associated with clinical trials, ensuring that these are reviewed and updated as required.
- To safeguard the integrity of the trial by ensuring compliance with ICH GCP guidelines.
- To be involved with the running of several concurrent research studies.
- To disseminate research data by preparing and presenting posters or research papers for presentations at meetings, conferences, and publication.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Relevant diploma / degree
- Post registration experience in a cancer care / acute care environment
- Research methods education
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Recognized cancer nursing qualification
- MSc or studying at relevant level
- Competence in research orientated PC software (Access, Excel, SPSS)
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a senior staff nurse or above working in a clinical research environment
- Experience as a senior staff nurse in oncology nursing
- Personal and leadership management experience
- Evidence of innovative practice, service development or change management
Desirable
- Previous experience in clinical speciality of post applied for e.g. head and neck oncology
Skills
Essential
- Proven experience of team leadership and team building initiatives
- Advanced organisational skills and ability to managed multiple projects at various stages of development and organisation
- Excellent cross-disciplinary /interagency communication skills and ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships
- Ability to appraise junior staff through performance review
- Confident and articulate
- Ability to innovate and respond to change
- Able to work unsupervised
- Ability to work under pressure to meet service and patient priories
- Computer literate in Microsoft outlook, office, word, excel and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Ability to initiate and drive original research
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Relevant diploma / degree
- Post registration experience in a cancer care / acute care environment
- Research methods education
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Recognized cancer nursing qualification
- MSc or studying at relevant level
- Competence in research orientated PC software (Access, Excel, SPSS)
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a senior staff nurse or above working in a clinical research environment
- Experience as a senior staff nurse in oncology nursing
- Personal and leadership management experience
- Evidence of innovative practice, service development or change management
Desirable
- Previous experience in clinical speciality of post applied for e.g. head and neck oncology
Skills
Essential
- Proven experience of team leadership and team building initiatives
- Advanced organisational skills and ability to managed multiple projects at various stages of development and organisation
- Excellent cross-disciplinary /interagency communication skills and ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships
- Ability to appraise junior staff through performance review
- Confident and articulate
- Ability to innovate and respond to change
- Able to work unsupervised
- Ability to work under pressure to meet service and patient priories
- Computer literate in Microsoft outlook, office, word, excel and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Ability to initiate and drive original research
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
