Job summary
Thisis a secondment opportunity to work within the Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) within Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre
The TYA cancer research nurse based at UHBW, the principal treatment centre for TYA cancer care in the south west, will actively promote and support the management of clinical trials in research sites across the Clinical Research Network (CRN) for the West of England for TYAs with cancer. Importantly the post-holder will work alongside the adult and paediatric clinical trials units in UHBristol in the delivery of clinical research studies for TYAs with cancer. The post holder will be an active member of the South West TYA Cancer network, working closely with the TYA lead clinician and Lead Research Nurse based at UHBristol, as well as the TYA lead clinicians in designated hospitals across the network. The post holder will lead on actively promoting access to clinical trials for TYAs with the TYA Multi-disciplinary advisory team (MDaT) meeting based at UHBW, alongside site-specific cancer teams.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have experience in TYA, paediatric or adult oncology / haematology research and will understand the unique needs of young people with cancer. The post holder will have excellent communication skills to foster good working relationships in research sites and take an active role in professional forums and networks. This post requires a highly skilled individual, with well-honed emotional resilience and coping strategies. Successful candidates need to be adaptable in their work patterns to deliver study requirements.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child or Adult) Level 1
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of formal ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification ENB 237/N14/FLAP or equivalent
- Degree/diploma or willingness to undertake
- ENB 870 or equivalent research qualification
Public Sector Language Competency
Essential
- Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Recent and substantial post registration experience in Haematology/Oncology
- Knowledge of chemotherapy applied to patient toxicity management
- Proven clinical, organisational and managerial Experience/ skills
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to demonstrate clinical expertise and sound knowledge of clinical issues
- Demonstrate an understanding of the research/audit process
Desirable
- Knowledge & recent experience of Clinical Research
Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to gain influence and motivate people
- Ability to work flexibly according to role need
- Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research within clinical practice
- Proactive in professional development for self and others
- Personal focus on the 6 C's: Care, Compassion, Commitment, Competence and Communication
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate advanced nursing practice; with the ability to give IV medication including chemotherapy
- Interested in and willingness to take part in On-going trial teaching programm
- Possess good IT skills
- Ability to support the senior research nurse and CTU manager in strategic planning and day to day running of the Clinical Trials Unit
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Evidence of organisational skills
Desirable
- Able to undertake line care & venepuncture or willingness to learn
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child or Adult) Level 1
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of formal ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification ENB 237/N14/FLAP or equivalent
- Degree/diploma or willingness to undertake
- ENB 870 or equivalent research qualification
Public Sector Language Competency
Essential
- Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Recent and substantial post registration experience in Haematology/Oncology
- Knowledge of chemotherapy applied to patient toxicity management
- Proven clinical, organisational and managerial Experience/ skills
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to demonstrate clinical expertise and sound knowledge of clinical issues
- Demonstrate an understanding of the research/audit process
Desirable
- Knowledge & recent experience of Clinical Research
Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to gain influence and motivate people
- Ability to work flexibly according to role need
- Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research within clinical practice
- Proactive in professional development for self and others
- Personal focus on the 6 C's: Care, Compassion, Commitment, Competence and Communication
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate advanced nursing practice; with the ability to give IV medication including chemotherapy
- Interested in and willingness to take part in On-going trial teaching programm
- Possess good IT skills
- Ability to support the senior research nurse and CTU manager in strategic planning and day to day running of the Clinical Trials Unit
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Evidence of organisational skills
Desirable
- Able to undertake line care & venepuncture or willingness to learn
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Clinical Trials , Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre
Horfield Road
Bristol
BS2 8ED
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
