Job summary
RD&I/Trials are offering a temporary opportunity for a 2 year FTC/secondment for a band 6 Early Phase Research Nurse post (WTE 1.0).
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated first level registered nurse to join an established clinical trials unit team as a seconded band 6 role within Clinical trials.
You need to have considerable clinical expertise in oncology, be experienced in clinical research, and have proven clinical skills in administration of SACT. You will be required to demonstrate, excellent communication and organisational skills and evidence of developing leadership qualities
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities will be supported by clinical leads during this opportunity and will include
To assist multidisciplinary teams in entering patients into trials
Co-ordinate trials under the supervision of Team Leads within the service
To supervise, advise and develop a team of research nurses/officers and trial coordinator's at band 5 and below
To communicate and collaborate with local regional and national Organisations regarding administration of research as required.
Delivering SACT treatment on the Clinical Research Treatment unit.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 2 years to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you. Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Degree Level Registered Nurse with evidence of continued professional development
- Knowledge of clinical research including the research process and regulatory requirements e.g. ICH-GCP
Desirable
- Clinical Research Qualification
- Teaching qualification Qualification in cancer care/ research.
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of Clinical Trials
- Experience in Oncology
Values
Essential
- High Quality Patient Care
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel in course of duties
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills Ability to work on own initiative
- Organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Good patient advocate
- IT Skills - able to use
- Ability to use own initiative
- Able to work flexibly
- Works well as part of a team but also able to work independently as required
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Interested in research and development
- Good attention to detail
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Venepuncture/cannulation skills
- Teaching and Presentation skills
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Velindre University NHS Trust
Address
Velindre University NHS Trust
Velindre Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 2TL