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Job summary

Main area
Research
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Job ref
223-RSS-834
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Research Nurse / AHP

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a registered professional Nurse to join our excellent Cancer/Haematology Research Team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

The post holder will have experience of working in Clinical Research or the ability demonstrate a real passion for research. You must be flexible and hard working with the ability to manage your workload effectively to cope with tight deadlines and conflicting demands. 

Enthusiasm, intelligence and a patient centred approach are essential as is being an excellent team member and having a proactive can-do attitude.

Informal visits are highly encouraged to discover more.

 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist and support the department in the effective recruitment and co-ordination of patients entered into complex research studies whilst taking overall responsibility for the day to day running of epidemiology and less complex treatment trials.

The post is intended to support the Trust trial portfolio, across all specialties including but not limited to oncology, haematology, gastroenterology, cardiovascular.

Responsibilities to include:

  • identifying patients through screening of notes/ histologies/MDT’s;
  • participating in the informed consent 
  • process; co-ordinating patient’s treatment and FU; supporting and monitoring patients;
  • collecting  data and data entry

Working for our organisation

You will be line managed by the Band 7 Team Lead Research Sister but work closely with Consultants, Registrars and the wider MDT.  You will also work closely with the Research and Innovation Team to promote the importance of clinical research across the Trust.  

The team carry out a variety clinical research/ portfolio studies from academic observational to commercial interventional trials,  they pride themselves on offering an extra layer of support for their patients while giving them access to ground breaking discoveries and treatments.

As a team we are positive , proactive, kind and inclusive and that is reflected in excellent staff survey results.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Adult nurse with current NMC pin
  • Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
  • Communication skills training
Desirable criteria
  • Accredited NIHR GCP training
  • Accredited Informed consent training
  • Advanced communication skills training

Experience and knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Significant post-registration clinical experience in relevant clinical areas
  • Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of clinical research in practice
  • Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
  • Experience of collaborating with other agencies
Desirable criteria
  • Enhanced IT skills
  • Experience of using hospital and national IT systems
  • Clinical Research or the ability demonstrate a real passion for research

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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.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sanal Jose
Job title
team lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261000
Additional information

Mandy Carnahan - Trust Lead Research Nurse

Contact number:  01743 261000 ext 2379

Email: [email protected] 

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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