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Job overview

We are seeking a Registered nurse with oncology research experience to be part of the oncology research delivery team at UHP.

As a RN you will be required to play an integral role into the delivery of high quality research within oncology and work collaboratively with the clinical and wider multi-disciplinary team.

This role is patient facing and will involve the identification, recruitment, education and monitoring of patients participating in research along with the timely collation and documentation of accurate data.  This post combines managerial responsibilities with the clinical research process and specialist clinical knowledge.

We are looking for someone who is highly motivated and passionate about clinical research, have the ability to adapt to changing situations and be able to organise and prioritise own workload.

The successful candidate will be working with an established research team with a large and varied portfolio of phase I to phase III studies.

For more information please contact:

Helen Smith

Specialist Research Nurse

01752 431958

[email protected]

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide specialist knowledge, skills and experience within clinical research, and act as a resource to advise and support those involved in clinical trials at all levels. The post-holder will be able to autonomously plan, implement, organise and manage concurrent research projects. S/he will develop networks with Multidisciplinary Teams across the Trust and other appropriate local and national agencies. S/he will coordinate and manage the relevant study portfolio and deliver recruitment accrual in line with performance and monitoring objectives.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.