Research Nurse/AHP

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Research Nurse to work with our experienced Oncology Research Team.

The Research Nurse / AHP works as part of the clinical research team to support the safe conduct of research in in accordance with the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice guidelines and provide assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected.

You will work with the research team to plan, implement, organise and manage concurrent research projects. Develop networks with Multidisciplinary Teams across the Trust and other appropriate local and national agencies. Coordinate and manage the relevant study portfolio and deliver recruitment accrual in line with performance and monitoring objectives.

Also be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the clinical requirements associated with research to ensure optimum delivery of clinical trials. You will ensure that all research procedures are conducted according to study protocols and is accountable for the recruitment, data collection and care of research participants with a focus on providing a quality experience.

Main duties of the job

• The Oncology portfolio covers both randomised controlled trials, and observational studies across a range of solid tumour sites. Over the last few years our portfolio has expanded allowing us to offer our local patient population the very latest in clinical trials.
• The post holder will need be organised, motivated and able to prioritise their own workload. They will be responsible for data collection and, working under supervision, will be required to support the team with recruitment into trials. A key part of the role will be to liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team so the successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for those who wish to start a career in clinical research. Training will be provided for research specific procedures.

For further information, please contact: Jonathan Buckley, Oncology/Haematology Research Team Leader, Torbay Hospital, Telephone: 01803 656623

About us

The clinical research delivery team recruits participants from across the organisation into commercial and non-commercial clinical trials and research. We support research in a variety of clinical specialties and departments.

We provide clinical research expertise from setting up studies with the clinical service through to informed consent, trial treatments and interventions and study follow-up. We use a range of clinical database systems to ensure high quality clinical data collection.

The team supports the safe conduct of research in accordance with the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice guidelines and provides assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected.