Job summary
The Clinical Trials function of the Academic Department of Oncology and Haematology at the Queens Centre, Castle Hill Hospital is looking for a Research Nurse to work within the unit to support an increasing portfolio of Oncology/Haematology based clinical trials.
Applicants should be 1st level registered nurses and have significant acute nursing experience. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specifiedon the gov.uk website.
Main duties of the job
Experience of working in a speciality with cancer related procedures/care or in clinical research, plus a mature attitude, are essential.
The post-holder will be required to work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in the recruitment, screening and care of patients predominantly in Oncology/Haematology clinical trials. The post requires excellent communication skills, an understanding of scientific protocols, an ability to prioritise workload and to work independently and flexibly.
The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic and ready to work actively to recruit patients in line with NIHR targets.
The post holder will work as a part of an established team of Research Nurses and Clinical Trials Assistants. Liaison with external research partners such as pharmaceutical companies, research networks and Clinical Trials Units will also be required.
Although the post holder's primary base would be within academic oncology and haematology, there is an expectation that the post holder will be flexible and responsive to the research needs of the organisation and may therefore be required to work in other research areas or as part of the 'Generic Research Team'.
Part time of full time hours can be negotiated. The work pattern will be variable between the hours of 8am and 6pm Mon to Fri.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with up-to-date NMC Professional Registration
- Significant post qualification experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Oncology and/or Haematology
- Experience of working in research.
- Qualification in ICH Good Clinical Practice.
- Experience of venipuncture, ECG's and blood centrifugation.
- Experience of teaching or presenting in formal or informal settings.
- Audit experience
Experience
Essential
- Proficient in IT skills and software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
Desirable
- Ability to manage a caseload of patients/projects.
Communicatio and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently as part of a wider team, using own initiative to make decisions.
- Good time management and ability to prioritise workload appropriately prioritising competing projects and activities to meet study timelines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
- Professional at all times
- Calm and objective.
- Friendly and approachable.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work flexible hours; Weekdays within the hours of 0800 - 18.00hrs to suit the needs of the service
- Good timekeeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with up-to-date NMC Professional Registration
- Significant post qualification experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Oncology and/or Haematology
- Experience of working in research.
- Qualification in ICH Good Clinical Practice.
- Experience of venipuncture, ECG's and blood centrifugation.
- Experience of teaching or presenting in formal or informal settings.
- Audit experience
Experience
Essential
- Proficient in IT skills and software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
Desirable
- Ability to manage a caseload of patients/projects.
Communicatio and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently as part of a wider team, using own initiative to make decisions.
- Good time management and ability to prioritise workload appropriately prioritising competing projects and activities to meet study timelines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
- Professional at all times
- Calm and objective.
- Friendly and approachable.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work flexible hours; Weekdays within the hours of 0800 - 18.00hrs to suit the needs of the service
- Good timekeeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
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).
