Clinical Trial Research Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trial Research Nurse in the Urology team as part of the Cancer Research Delivery Group (CRDG) at St. Bartholomew's Hospital.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with high levels of attention to detail and is energised by working in a challenging and fast-paced environment. The candidate will need experience in haemato-oncology nursing. Chemotherapy trained or experience in urology nursing would be desirable. The candidate will work within a highly effective team and should have good IT and communication skills. Previous experience of working in clinical trials would be advantageous.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Trials Research Nurse is an independent practitioner working within the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of all aspects of a clinical research portfolio comprising in-house, national and international clinical trials (in relation to anti-cancer treatment or palliative care, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery or supportive care).

The post holder will:

• Coordinate clinical trials according to GCP regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with key personnel to ensure the continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials.
• Work with a team of research nurses and provide specialised nursing interventions for the administration of intravesical treatments ensuring patient safety and assisting physicians during flexi-cystoscopy.
• Accurately and timely complete trial data and documentation.
• Support Clinical Trial Practitioners and Clinical Trial Assistants (including assistance in delegated responsibilities).

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Trials Research Nurse will support the CECMCRDG portfolio of clinical trials to improve patient recruitment and ensure accurate and timely completion of trial data and documentation. Duties will include:

• Identifying potential patients to participate in trials.
• Coordinating trials as per study protocols.
• Collection of clinical data on Case Report Forms (CRFs).
• Following the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

The successful candidate will have experience of working in an oncology/haematology nursing environment and it would be useful to have chemotherapy training. You must have a good understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the regulatory environment that surrounds clinical research.

This is a substantive post on an NHS annual funding cycle. All posts are full-time, fixed term for one year in the first instance.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working with oncology/haematology patients.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner.
• Experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff.
• Experience of working in a clinical research environment.
• Experience of clinical trial data entry.
• Experience as a nurse in urology.

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of local and national clinical trial regulations.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
• Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse specialty or related field.
• Completed/working towards post-graduate course in oncology or other related specialty.
• Completed/working towards degree in the related field.

Skills

• Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must demonstrate critical and intelligent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.
• Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures.
• Ability to identify deteriorating patients and take appropriate action.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines/milestones.
• Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative.
• Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties.
• Demonstrates evidence of professional development.
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Can prove basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems.
• Previous use of Trials Research Management Software e.g. EDGE.
• Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation.
• Understanding and rising to the challenges in patient recruitment.
• Experience with catheterisation (male/female).

Other

• Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion.

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.

£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inc (salary depending on previous experience and skills).