Job summary
The role of the Band 5 Cancer Research Nurse is to assist in the delivery and co-ordination of commercial and non-commercial research projects involving patients, families and carers at Musgrove Park Hospital.
Clinical Research Department provides research governance, management, delivery support, and advice across the whole Trust in all matters that relate to research and development. The current workforce is structured into two main teams with distinct functions Research governance and Research Delivery however the teams work closely together as one department.
Our department Vision is: To support ground-breaking research, working with our partners to improve the health of our communities.
Our department mission is: To embed a culture of research excellence throughout the Trust where all colleagues feel they can contribute to the delivery of research, and support the development of our own highly skilled research specialists.
Main duties of the job
This post will involve the safe conduct of both commercial and non-commercial research projects involving both NIHR portfolio studies and industry funded research, working within the South West Peninsula Clinical Research Network.
The role will involve facilitating and overseeing Cancer studies and achieving the both the high and low level objectives of the NIHR at a local level and ensuring the Trust meets its targets for research delivery.
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with the clinical teams, recognising the value of skilled open communication in the development of new research activity.
- Provide information and support to patients and carers relating to the research protocol, procedures and treatment, follow-up and ensure that informed consent is obtained.
- Be the contact point/support for trial patients and attend to any concerns they may have.
- To be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and ongoing care of research participants, whilst maximising protocol and GCP compliance.
- Undertake the safe analysis, processing and dispatching of pathological samples and completion of relevant documentation at varying time points for individual participants.
- Ability to work to a high level of accuracy in following protocols, data collection, supporting patients and recording of information
- Provide specialist advice and review as necessary by undertaking clinics or during existing appointments, telephone calls and in other clinical settings.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake care in a manner that is consistent with:
- Legislation, policies, procedures
- Patient centred care
- Compliance with the local delivery of infection control practice
- An environment that is fit for purpose in delivering safe and effective patient care
- Individual privacy and dignity
- Conduct of care
- Scope of Professional Practice
- Multidisciplinary Team Working
Please refer to the job description for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable, recent healthcare professional experience in General Medicine/Surgery
- Recent or current extensive experience of the care of patients in an acute setting.
Desirable
- Previous experience of data collection.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post
- Ability to evaluate the significance of research
- Able to critically appraise and use validated results to improve practice
- Thorough knowledge of caring for patients with a variety of Medical and Surgical condition
Desirable
- Basic Understanding of research governance
- Basic knowledge of research methodology
- Knowledge of drug therapies used in General Medicine and Surgery
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
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4DA