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Job summary

Main area
Haemato-Oncology & Myeloma Research
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
282-CR1245809
Employer
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton
Town
Sutton
Salary
£40,701 - £48,054 per annum incl. HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust logo

Research Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is one of the world’s leading cancer research centres. The Trust works in partnership with The Institute of Cancer Research to produce high quality basic research, translational studies and clinical trials with the aim of developing better treatments for the benefit of cancer patients worldwide.

As a result of unit expansion and portfolio development an exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 research nurse, within the haematology research department to work across our Sutton and Chelsea branches. 

This is a pivotal role and you will be part of a multidisciplinary team including experienced medical and research staff, taking part in an exciting range of clinical research studies. Ideally with previous clinical research experience, you will work within the guidelines and policies for the conduct of clinical trials, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with the principles of GCP.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact John Barwood - Lead Research Nurse on 0208 915 4433 or [email protected]

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be required to work as a self directed practitioner and have the skills to motivate others. They should also have a flexible approach to their duties and the ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently. In addition, you will have excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and be supportive and open to new initiatives. Continuous professional development is highly valued and supported. Working as a highly valued member of the MDT, we encourage further study. You will also have the opportunity to attend a number of overseas scientific meetings. We can also consider flexible working arrangements if required.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

  • To co-ordinate arrangements required for patients undergoing specialist investigations as part of the research protocol.
  • To assess the patient prior to trial treatment, monitor the patient receiving trial treatment and follow the patient up on completion of trial treatment as required by the protocol.
  • To collect and accurately record data in accordance with the requirements of the trial protocol.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NMC registration
  • Post registration experience in a cancer care
  • BSc/MSc or studying at relevant level
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
  • Recognized cancer nursing qualification
  • Research methods education

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience as a research nurse/senior staff nurse in oncology nursing
  • Personal and leadership management experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience as a research nurse/senior staff nurse working in a clinical research environment
  • Previous experience in clinical specialty of haematology

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent cross-disciplinary communication skills and ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships
  • Able to work unsupervised
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet service and patient priories
  • Computer literate in Microsoft outlook, office, word, excel and PowerPoint

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
John Barwood
Job title
Lead Research Nurse
Email address
[email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Recruitment Support Team
Telephone
01629 690825
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