Assistant Practitioner

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Lerner Lung & Mesothelioma Research Grade NHS AfC:

Band 4 Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 282-CR1431 Employer The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea Town Chelsea Salary £34,186 - £37,389 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/05/2026 23:59 Employer heading

Assistant Practitioner NHS AfC:

Band 4 Job overview The Lerner Lung and mesothelioma research unit) is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Practitioner to work with them for 1 year (fixed term contract). The Assistant Practitioner is an essential valued member of the team appointed to support Registered Nurses (RN) in the delivery of patient care. The role involves contact on a physical and psychological level with patients and their families. The successful candidate will be required to work under direct and indirect supervision of senior nursing staff, assisting in the provision of routine clinical and research care for research participants. What's in it for you? Opportunities to develop your clinical and research skills. Continuous on-going learning with internal and external courses available. For more information or to come and see our unit please contact, Derya Sahin Lead research Nurse -02089154905 Main duties of the job As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will contribute to the efficient service provision by providing clerical, clinical and sample processing support and will assist on the handling and storage of tissue samples and survival follow up of long-term clinical trials. The post holder will carry out assigned duties under direct and indirect supervision of the Lead Biospecimen Coordinator, assisting in the provision of routine clinical and research care for research participants. They will also provide, through divisional policies, a safe environment for the treatment of patients and protection of staff. Clinical tasks undertaken by the AP will be ratified by the nursing Radiography and Rehabilitation Advisory Committee (NRRAC) and the research nurse team leader will be responsible for ensuring competency is achieved and maintained and as such clinical tasks to be undertaken will therefore be specific to each clinical area. 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:

These responsibilities will be carried out under the guidance of the research nurse: Maintain compassion, empathy, dignity, comfort, and sensitivity of patients and their relatives at all times. Monitor and record patients vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation) and report any abnormal results to registered nursing staff. Measure and record patient's height and weight. Undertake clinical tasks relevant to the specific clinical area following competency sign off.

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ECG, urinalysis, MRSA screening swabs, recording of allergies on EPR and other clinical tasks where training/competency sign off has been deemed appropriate for HCA/AP and has been ratified through NRRAC. To demonstrate a understanding of infection control issues by attending mandatory training; understand infection control policy and procedure, accept responsibility for own infection control practice and be willing to challenge others practice. Direct or escort patients and their belongings between departments and clinical areas. To collect patients' medications from pharmacy. Person specification Education/Qualifications Essential criteria Life sciences (or equivalent) degree or relevant experience Desirable criteria Recent GCP training Higher Degree qualification (e.g. MSc) Experience Essential criteria Experience of working in an NHS setting, academic institution, or pharmaceutical company. Demonstrable experience of working in a clinical trials setting, or an understanding. Detailed knowledge of clinical trials, UK Clinical trial regulations, GCP and regulatory framework. Experience of working across boundaries with multidisciplinary teams. Desirable criteria Experience of working in the field of oncology. Experience of working in a laboratory and/or with samples Skills/Abilities Essential criteria Ability to prioritise workload, and adjust own work in light of unexpected events or changing priorities. Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines under direction and on own initiative. Excellent administrative and organisational skills. Excellent IT skills including access, excel and power point. Maintain good attention to detail and work with a high level of accuracy. Proven problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with a wide range of people (e.g. medical & nursing staff, managers, admin staff) in a helpful manner. Desirable criteria Experience of developing systems and processes to allow efficient management and conduct of sample management. Other Requirements Essential criteria Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the role. Able to work in a proactive manner to identify new risks and issues and flag appropriately. Desirable criteria Willing to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas to attend meetings and conferences. The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please ensure your information is accurate to avoid errors with processing your application All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails. Flu Vaccination - What We Expect of our Staff At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease. The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements 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. Documents to download 282-CR1431 Job Description and Person Specification ( PDF , 554.4 KB ) Job Features Form ( PDF , 136.6 KB ) Royal Marsden Trust Values ( PDF , 715.5 KB ) Workplace Wellbeing and Rewards Guide ( PDF , 1.2 MB ) Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact Name Derya Sahin Job title Lead Research Nurse Email address derya.sahin1@rmh.nhs.uk Telephone number 0208 9154905 List jobs with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Nursing and Midwifery or all sectors