Oncology Research Nurse

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.

The Research Nurse will work collaboratively within a team working on both commercial and non-commercial research studies within a flexible research workforce covering a 7 day 24 hour service. We are looking to recruit an experienced nurse within the speciality of Cancer to move across Oncology / Haematology. A strong clinical background knowledge in cancer is an essential requirement.

Main duties of the job:

• The post holder holds responsibility for supporting the research delivery team in the co-ordination, recruitment, care and monitoring of research subjects at the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
• The care of research subjects is carried out in accordance with current research governance and legislation.
• The post holder will work closely with the senior research nurses and clinical lead in the completion of comprehensive documentation required by the Ethics Committees for ethical review and approval of the research study.
• The post holder adheres to Departmental and Trust policies, established health professional procedures and practices and research laws and national guidance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

• The Research Nurse will support programmes for recruitment, enrolment, screening and retention of research subjects in accordance with protocol and International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice standards.
• The Research Nurse will support the team in the planning and implementation of protocols in accordance with research parameters as set out by the Chief and Principal Investigators.
• The Research Nurse will contribute to appropriate data collection systems for patient data and monitoring data, in accordance with the research protocol.
• The Research Nurse maintains complete source documentation and Site Investigators File for Chief and Principal Investigators and Regulatory Bodies.
• The Research Nurse maintains liaison on a regular basis with the Chief Investigator for the duration of the study.
• The Research Nurse collaborates with Investigators, Regulatory Bodies and Ancillary departments.
• The Research Nurse maintains good liaison with research subjects using excellent communication skills by telephone or face to face, in either hospital or community setting.
• The Research Nurse represents and promotes the objectives of the research study to internal/external constituencies appropriately.
• The Research Nurse will support the team in planning and organising complex study programmes and interventions using efficient workflow schedules.
• The Research Nurse has a responsibility for explaining clinical aspects of the study to the patients involved in the study within their frame of competence.

Person specification:

• Achieved minimum grade C GCSE in English & Maths.
• Graduate in relevant speciality or registered healthcare professional.
• Completed post graduate training in relevant area.
• Good Clinical Practice in Research training.
• Experience of working in an NHS setting with patients/service users.
• Ability to interpret medical notes for research purposes.
• Awareness of research governance and legislation.
• Experience of working on research studies in a clinical setting.
• Database Management Skills.
• Confidence to work across different areas including clinical areas.
• Professional Manner.
• Flexible, adaptable & collaborative working style.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work flexible patterns 24/7 as required.
• Clinical skills including research sample processing, venepuncture, IV drug administration & ECG.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance.