Clinical Trial Practitioner/Research Nurse

The Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Practitioner is an autonomous specialist working within the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of a clinical research portfolio comprising of in-house, national and international phase I, II, and III clinical trials. There are posts available in both cellular therapies and paediatric/TYA oncology and haematology.

Responsibilities will include education of patients and colleagues, coordination of care of patients on trials, collection and preparation of biological samples, collection of trial data and monitoring of the expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities.

The post holder will be expected to develop specialized skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials, the therapies and the relevant disease sites. The post holder will be expected to have sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patient's advocate.

The post is clinically based to support research in all oncology and haematological malignancies, and post holders will be expected to provide cross cover for members of the team.

Main duties of the job

1. Work clinically to support the running of clinical trials across the Paediatric and Teenage/Young Adult portfolio as per GCP.
2. Work with other members of the research team including Research Nurses, Clinical Trial Practitioners and Data Managers.
3. Function in a collaborative role within the MDT to provide expertise in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical trial protocols.
4. Participate in identifying potential patients.
5. Evaluate eligibility of potential patients and ensure all pre-study tests are undertaken and reviewed.
6. Act as patient advocate and assist in obtaining informed consent.
7. Register/randomise patients.
8. Provide general written and verbal information to patients and families on the concept of clinical trials and detailed education regarding the objectives, rationale, treatment and investigations, side effects and follow-up for specific clinical trials.
9. Where appropriate provide direct patient care within the expanded role of clinical trials (e.g. advanced history taking, toxicity and response evaluation skills, administration of experimental agents, etc).
10. Document patient information in the medical notes.
11. Schedule and complete study assessments.
12. Collect and prepare biological samples as per protocol.
13. Training of other members of the team.
14. Assist with set up and co-ordination of trials.
15. Consult with Principal Investigators and Sponsors in the development and delivery of trials.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Cancer Services sits within the Surgery and Cancer Board. It incorporates comprehensive outpatient, day care, and ambulatory care and inpatient services for the specialities of inpatient and outpatient oncology and Haematology.

The Cancer Clinical Trials Unit office is based in 250 Euston Rd and comprises of three main areas: Haematology, Oncology and Paediatric Oncology and it supports activity in the local Clinical Research Facility and the North Thames Local Comprehensive Research Network and Experimental Cancer Centre. Each group comprises teams of research nurses, clinical trial practitioners and data managers and provides support to local Investigators wishing to conduct clinical trials and other high quality clinical research projects within UCLH. Each team supports a process for agreeing a portfolio of research and ensures that trials are conducted to the highest standards and in accordance with UK legislation and the R&D Governance Framework. The aim of the Unit is to effectively use resources so as to ensure that patients have access to entry into clinical trials, as appropriate, and maintain the highest quality of care for patients.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• NMC First level registration or equivalent relevant degree
• Basic computer literacy
• For Clinical Trial Practitioner applicants: Up to date GCP Training

Desirable

• Post registration oncology qualification or equivalent relevant qualification
• For Clinical Trial Practitioner applicants: Registration on the Academy for Healthcare Science Clinical Research Practitioner Accredited Register
• Competence in research orientated PC software (Access/Excel)
• For Research Nurse applicants: Up to date GCP Training

Experience

Essential

• For Clinical Trial Practitioner applicants: Clinical trials experience

Desirable

• Significant experience of working in cancer
• Experience of working with oncology/haematology patients
• For Research Nurse applicants: Clinical trials experience
• Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
• Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator
• Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development
• Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties

Values

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving.

Communication

Essential

• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing

Employer details

Employer name
Address
University College London Hospitals
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG

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