The closing date is 13 May 2025
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Job summary
Employed as a staff nurse to facilitate the research pathway for participants in clinical trials. Will be directly involved in:
assessing, planning & implementing care for clinical trial participants during research visits
collection and documentation of accurate data and record of care if appropriate.
provide support for a range of research studies and be expected to be flexible to work across a broad portfolio
assist in the recruitment & retention of participants
Fulfil the expectations and capabilities as delegated by the Sponsor, Chief Investigator or Principal Investigator as set out in GCP & Research Governance Framework
Work collaboratively with OUH service delivery colleagues to ensure high quality participant care and experience
Able to deliver Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT)
Main duties of the job
The post holder will practice with knowledge, skills and behaviours which
Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care during participation in clinical research visits. Accurately document & report information relating to patient care and research data collection.
Communicate complex and sensitive information relating to participants involvement and care, to carers and other staff, overcoming barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events.
Able to competently perform a range of clinical procedures as required as part of the research protocol, ensuring accurate data capture.Able to access and manage the care of peripheral and central lines
Be able to plan own workload and Co-ordinate allocated research studies, as appropriate.
Participate in and ensure compliance with Informed Consent Procedures, acting within boundaries of own competency, research regulations and Trust policies/SOPs.
Use own professional judgment identifying when to escalate and seek senior support/guidance
Support the research team with all administrative tasks, including study set up including completion of feasibility requests, as required
Work within the limits of the approved protocol and any approved amendments andSupport Haematology Trial Unit, Haematology ward, ambulatory care and day treatment unit staff in caring for these patients
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register depending on area of practice)
- UK recognised first level degree (HEI Level 6), in Nursing or specialist nursing field
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice training
- Human Tissue Act training
- Informed consent training
- Knowledge of NHS research governance and policy
- Experience and expertise within speciality of the recruiting area for the research nurse role
- Post graduate qualification related to speciality or clinical research
- Evidence of ongoing CPD, including multi-source feedback within own professional portfolio
Clinical Practice
Essential
- Able to access and manage the care of peripheral and central lines
- Able to deliver Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT
- o Understand targeted cell therapy trial protocols in relation to their suitability and use in practice
Desirable
- Competent to work under own initiative within boundaries of the role Able to document observations, results, decisions and actions etc. effectively in patient’s notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the research team.
- Able to proactively contribute to the education of learners, non-registered and less experienced staff.
- Commitment to evidencing own professional development, capabilities, and competency development
- Evidence of effective team working and team leadership (when required) as part of research delivery team
- Clinical experience in Haematology and Bone Marrow transplant
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).