Clinical Trials Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Research Practitioner in Cambridge

We are currently seeking 2 Clinical Trial Research Nurses or experienced Clinical Trial Practitioners to join our ever growing team in the Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre (CCTC). This is an exciting opportunity to work in the rapidly moving field of cancer research in the Rarer Cancers Team. You will have the opportunity to work with world class medics in current cutting edge cancer therapy development.

Your role will include:

• Taking a lead role in running a portfolio of research studies.
• Approaching, screening and recruiting patients for dynamic trials/studies.
• Coordinating and facilitating patients on their journey through trials.
• Liaising and networking with consultants, hospital research facilities and external agencies/companies regarding the effects of the trial/trial medications.
• Dividing your time between office based work and outpatient clinics along with specialist areas involved in facilitating clinical trials.

You will work autonomously, as well as part of a team with opportunities for personal development.

The Clinical Research Nurse will be a member of the Cambridge Cancer Trials Team. The post-holder will work closely with the health care teams associated with the multidisciplinary team. The key responsibilities are to help to identify patients eligible for clinical trials; provide information and support for patients entering clinical trials; co‑ordinate trial patient treatment, assessment, follow‑up and data collection according to specific clinical trial protocols. This will include close liaison with relevant staff of departments including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, pharmacy, radiology, outpatients and inpatients, Research & Development and Ethics departments.

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose‑created colleague‑only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work‑life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.

Qualifications:

• Registered nurse or if practitioner, a relevant biomedical degree
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Post graduate qualification in speciality (research or oncology) or willingness to complete

Experience:

• Relevant clinical experience in an oncology and/or clinical research environment e.g. Clinical Trials, participant recruitment and interviewing
• Experience of formal/informal teaching
• Supervision of junior staff
• Experience of working within multi‑disciplinary teams
• Experience of working in the research area advertised
• Experience of co‑ordinating REC and HRA submissions

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of clinical research infrastructure in the UK and of research related legislation & regulation
• Understand the structure, role & functions of RECs and R&D departments
• Understand the requirements of ICH Good Clinical Practice
• An understanding and knowledge of the needs of patients with cancer
• Possess current GCP Certificate
• Knowledge of current therapeutic interventions and their side effects
• Understanding of different phases of clinical trials

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate good team working and also the ability to work autonomously
• Adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues needs
• Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage a complex workload and work to deadlines
• Effective organisational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to multidisciplinary working.
• Advanced communication course
• Competent in research/database PC package
• Capable of writing reports and of presenting research related information to a wide audience

Additional Requirements:

• Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions.
• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.