Band 6 - Clinical Research Nurse - Early Phase Oncology

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Band 6 - Clinical Research Nurse - Early Phase Oncology

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Oncology Research Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover) Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week Job ref 391-RFL-8400149

Site NIHR Royal Free Clinical Research Facility - Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Town London Salary £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

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This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised Research Nurse to work on our Early Phase Oncology portfolio in the Clinical Research Facility.

The post-holder will be responsible for assessing and managing the research pathway for patients participating in Oncology clinical trials.

Must be SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy) trained and experienced in delivering SACT.

This will involve identifying suitable study participants, undertaking study assessments and procedures and ensuring patient safetyby reviewing and recording adverse events.

You will work collaboratively with the clinical trials research teams within the Clinical Research Facility and the wider multi-disciplinary team in the management of caseloads of Early Phase Oncology clinical trial patients. You should have excellent communication skills, together with the ability to organise and motivate others as well demonstrating significant initiative. You should be able to work autonomously, demonstrate enthusiasm and innovation when faced with challenges and be able to utilise excellent project management and time management skills in conducting the research.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for identifying and recruiting patients, supporting the patient through the trial, performing study assessments, and ensuring data is reported accurately and on time. You will work closely with a variety of healthcare professionals and teams so excellent communication skills are essential, as is attention to detail. You will work autonomously and manage your own workload but also as part of a team.

The successful candidate is required to be able to demonstrate the trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. Experience of working in clinical research as well as in the role of a clinical research nurse is desirable.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

Experience

• Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
• Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
• Experience in delivering evidence based practice
• Training and experience in delivery Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT)
• Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
• Clinical Research Experience
• Early Phase Research Delivery Experience
• Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator

Skills and aptitudes

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
• Proved effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload
• Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative
• Demonstrates ability to understand the importance of audit/quality
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
• Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate tasks
• Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines

Royal Free World Class Values

• Demonstrates ability to meet the Trust values/commitments

Personal Qualities and Attributes

• Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
• Willingness to travel across multiple sites
• Displays enthusiastic nature and describes motivation for working in clinical research
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