Research Nurse - Gastrointestinal

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Gastrointestinal Grade NHS AfC:

Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 282-CR1175-A Employer The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea Town Chelsea Salary £46,419 - £55,046 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 11/06/2026 23:59 Employer heading Research Nurse -

Gastrointestinal NHS AfC:

Band 6 Job overview We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated oncology nurse to join the GI and Lymphoma Research team. They will undertake the role of the key worker supporting all patients entering clinical trials in the unit. These trials may be related to anti-cancer treatment (e.g. chemotherapy, radiotherapy, biological therapy, gene therapy or surgery), symptom management or some other aspect of cancer care, such as screening. Central to the role are the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering a clinical trial. Working closely with the principal investigator and members of the multidisciplinary team, s/he will support patients who choose to participate in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients' advocate. Liaison with pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions during trial development will be required. There will be the opportunity to attend study days, further education courses and conferences relevant to the speciality. Main duties of the job The post holder will work under the supervision of the senior research nurse or Study Site Coordinators (SSC) within the research team and has a key role to play in the day-to-day running of clinical trials within the Trust. These trials may be related to anti-cancer treatment (e.g. chemotherapy, radiotherapy, biological therapy, gene therapy or surgery), symptom management or some other aspect of cancer care, such as screening. Central to the role are the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering a clinical trial. Working closely with the principal investigator and members of the multidisciplinary team, you will support patients who choose to participate in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients' advocate. An important aspect of the role is the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies. The post holder will be involved in ensuring that any research undertaken within the department safeguards the well being of the patients, and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research. 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 coordinate 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 protocol. To collect and accurately record data in accordance with requirements of the trial protocol. To participate in the design and preparation of research protocols, patient information sheets and other documentation associated with clinical trials, ensuring that these are reviewed and updated as required. To safeguard the integrity of the trial by ensuring compliance with ICH GCP guidelines. To be involved with the running of several concurrent research studies. To disseminate research data by preparing and presenting posters or research papers for presentations at meetings, conferences and publication. Person specification Education/Qualifications Essential criteria First level registration. Post registration oncology qualification or equivalent relevant qualification. Basic computer literacy. Research methods education. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable criteria Relevant diploma / degree Competence in research orientated PC software (Access, Excel, SPSS) Experience Essential criteria Experience as a senior staff nurse or above working in a clinical research environment. Experience as a senior staff nurse in oncology nursing. Previous experience in clinical speciality of post applied for e.g. haematology, gynaecology, palliative care. Personal and Leadership Management experience. Desirable criteria Experience of co-ordinating IRAS submissions. Skills Abilities/knowledge Essential criteria Proven experience of team leadership and team building initiatives. Advanced organisational skills and ability to managed multiple projects at various stages of development and organisation. Excellent cross-disciplinary / interagency communication skills and ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships. Ability to appraise junior staff through performance review. Confident and articulate. Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise. Ability to innovate and respond to change. Able to work unsupervised. Desirable criteria Ability to initiate and drive original research. 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 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. Documents to download Job Description and Person Specification ( PDF , 779.2 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 Julie Martin Job title Lead GI and Lymphoma Research Nurse Email address Julie.

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