Job summary
We
have an exciting opportunity for a Research Nurse to join our oncology team. You
will work with our oncology research team to recruit patients into a wide
variety of Clinical Trials across the speciality.
We are a small team with big ambitions. We
have a new Trust Research Strategy to develop the service, improving the access
to clinical trials for the patients of Worcestershire.
You will be able to work autonomously and manage
your caseload of patients.
Main duties of the job
As a Research Nurse you will support the Oncology Research Team
Lead to identify studies, assessing team capacity and workloads,
prioritisation, assessment, management and recruitment of patients to clinical
research studies within multiple specialities. The role involves using an
in depth knowledge of trial protocols and their application in practice
alongside a working knowledge and compliance with local, national and international
research regulations. You will also be responsible for your own clinical
caseload and studies.
You will support the Oncology Research Team in commercial and academic clinical trials, including
assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating research nursing care and
providing support to patients who have been or have the potential to be
recruited onto a clinical trial programme. This includes ensuring the clinical
trial has full approval to proceed, collecting data, interviewing, supporting,
monitoring patients and data entry. Clinical aspects of the role will include
phlebotomy, processing of blood specimens, drug administration and clinical
observations. The role includes close liaison with clinicians, data managers,
sponsors, research and development, and outpatient and inpatient staff.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties:
Clinical - Research:
Supporting consultant medical staff and the Research Team with research projects
Ensure that informed consent is obtained according to ethical and legal guidelines as part of the risk management process for Research Governance and ICH-GCP (International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice), including receiving informed consent for studies where appropriate
To ensure patients and their families are given appropriate oral and written information regarding planned care and the disease process
Evaluate patient eligibility for clinical trials entry, co-ordinating pre-study tests, obtaining results and arranging appropriate appointments according to the trial protocol
Identify barriers to recruitment and develop action plans to overcome these with the Research Team
Organise relevant investigations in research studies
Responsibility for ascertaining from patients whether adverse or serious adverse events have occurred and reporting these appropriately as part of the risk management process for Research Governance
Ensure patients are randomised and allocated treatment in accordance with the clinical trial protocol.
Collect any samples required as part of the clinical trial and ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens, including processing as required
Support the administration of trial drugs as required, be aware of, and report any unusual side effects, as per local policy and protocol requirements
Provide continuity of care for patients and their carers throughout the trial programme
Review patients independently and with supervision to initiate changes in management of care in accordance with trial protocol
To work with other members of the Research Nurse Team to provide an expert nurse led service for patients in clinical trials, to improve quality of life
Responsible for the entry of data on paper/electronic case report forms (CRFs) for all studies and ensuring trials are conducted according to the relevant regulations and SOPs
Responsible for ensuring the data is submitted to research sponsors within the timescales required by the Sponsors
Regular liaison with the Sponsor relating to the studies
Implement and adhere to the principles of ICH-GCP
Act as a role model for excellence in research
Education/Research:
To participate in, and contribute to, the academic programme of seminars and staff meetings in the locality.
Instruct individual patients and/or carers in specialised procedures and requirements of their participation in research projects
To demonstrate a continuous process of professional and personal changes in professional practice
To comply with all statutory, Trust, Research and Development Directorate policies and procedures and to take an active role in the development of such policies and procedures
Clinical Governance:
Maintain up to date knowledge of information, procedures and developments
To ensure the efficient actioning of the complaints procedure in accordance with the Trust policy in conjunction with the Head of Research Operations
To understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures
Professional Accountability:
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties:
Clinical - Research:
Supporting consultant medical staff and the Research Team with research projects
Ensure that informed consent is obtained according to ethical and legal guidelines as part of the risk management process for Research Governance and ICH-GCP (International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice), including receiving informed consent for studies where appropriate
To ensure patients and their families are given appropriate oral and written information regarding planned care and the disease process
Evaluate patient eligibility for clinical trials entry, co-ordinating pre-study tests, obtaining results and arranging appropriate appointments according to the trial protocol
Identify barriers to recruitment and develop action plans to overcome these with the Research Team
Organise relevant investigations in research studies
Responsibility for ascertaining from patients whether adverse or serious adverse events have occurred and reporting these appropriately as part of the risk management process for Research Governance
Ensure patients are randomised and allocated treatment in accordance with the clinical trial protocol.
Collect any samples required as part of the clinical trial and ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens, including processing as required
Support the administration of trial drugs as required, be aware of, and report any unusual side effects, as per local policy and protocol requirements
Provide continuity of care for patients and their carers throughout the trial programme
Review patients independently and with supervision to initiate changes in management of care in accordance with trial protocol
To work with other members of the Research Nurse Team to provide an expert nurse led service for patients in clinical trials, to improve quality of life
Responsible for the entry of data on paper/electronic case report forms (CRFs) for all studies and ensuring trials are conducted according to the relevant regulations and SOPs
Responsible for ensuring the data is submitted to research sponsors within the timescales required by the Sponsors
Regular liaison with the Sponsor relating to the studies
Implement and adhere to the principles of ICH-GCP
Act as a role model for excellence in research
Education/Research:
To participate in, and contribute to, the academic programme of seminars and staff meetings in the locality.
Instruct individual patients and/or carers in specialised procedures and requirements of their participation in research projects
To demonstrate a continuous process of professional and personal changes in professional practice
To comply with all statutory, Trust, Research and Development Directorate policies and procedures and to take an active role in the development of such policies and procedures
Clinical Governance:
Maintain up to date knowledge of information, procedures and developments
To ensure the efficient actioning of the complaints procedure in accordance with the Trust policy in conjunction with the Head of Research Operations
To understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures
Professional Accountability:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree Level in a science and/or a Nursing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft office and Electronic Data Capture
- Excellent communication skills at all levels
Desirable
- 2 years experience working within Clinical Trials in the NHS
- ICH-GCP certificate
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of governance and legislation in healthcare research
- Able to use own initiative
- Calm able to prioritise and able to make decisions appropriately
- Effective communicator with patients and the multidisciplinary teams
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- High standard of IT skills
- Phlebotomy skills
- Strong organisational skills
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Advanced communication skills
- Knowledge of cancer or haematology services
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work across multiple teams
- Confident, consistent
- Flexible, punctual and reliable
- Enthusiastic & assertive
- Demonstrates attention to detail
- Flexible- able to travel to all sites within the trust.
- Confident working independently and able to effectively manage time and workload
- Able to delegate work effectively
Desirable
- Responds well to change & innovation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree Level in a science and/or a Nursing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft office and Electronic Data Capture
- Excellent communication skills at all levels
Desirable
- 2 years experience working within Clinical Trials in the NHS
- ICH-GCP certificate
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of governance and legislation in healthcare research
- Able to use own initiative
- Calm able to prioritise and able to make decisions appropriately
- Effective communicator with patients and the multidisciplinary teams
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- High standard of IT skills
- Phlebotomy skills
- Strong organisational skills
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Advanced communication skills
- Knowledge of cancer or haematology services
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work across multiple teams
- Confident, consistent
- Flexible, punctual and reliable
- Enthusiastic & assertive
- Demonstrates attention to detail
- Flexible- able to travel to all sites within the trust.
- Confident working independently and able to effectively manage time and workload
- Able to delegate work effectively
Desirable
- Responds well to change & innovation
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).
