Job summary
Employer heading
Research Nurse / AHP
Band 5
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
Job overview
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse/Allied Health Professional to join the R & D team working 37.5 hours/week supporting the delivery of Clinical Research primarily within the speciality of Oncology. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse/AHP to develop their career in non-commercial and commercial clinical research.
The Research and Development Department is dedicated to providing high quality, patient centred, clinical research throughout the Trust.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic registered Nurse/AHP ideally with clinical experience in oncology or research, who is organised, self-motivated and aspires to further their knowledge and career in Clinical Research. You will be involved in all aspects of the research process from study start-up, recruitment and delivery, to closure of a study. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage a research portfolio and implement and recruit to studies across both the Basingstoke and Winchester sites.
Successful applicants can expect an excellent friendly working environment, professional support and development opportunities. Training, mentoring and coaching will be provided to enhance your clinical research skills and knowledge.
Main duties of the job
The role of the research nurse/AHP is to assist with the coordination of clinical trials and research studies within this area. As a Research Nurse /Allied Health professional, you will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in research studies, facilitating high standards of nursing care and promoting the continuity of care of patients involved in these trials alongside a Band 6 Research Nurse/Allied Health professional.
This will involve recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients across all HHFT sites and the collection and documentation of accurate research data, all of which must be managed in accordance with ICH, GCP and the EU Directive on Clinical Trials.
Working for our organisation
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.
The post holder will be expected to develop relevant skills and knowledge relating to clinical trials, research methodology and requirements of local, national and international research regulations. You will work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team in the management of your caseload of clinical trial patients. You will promote continuous improvement in the care of research participants and the quality of research data.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this role please see the Job Description document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (Level 1) / AHP
- Good standard of general education
Desirable criteria
- Good Clinical Practice training/knowledge
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience post registration
- Previous experience working within an acute clinical speciality
Desirable criteria
- Experience of managing a caseload of patients
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to evaluate, assess and plan care for patients
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communications skills
- Accurate record keeping and time management skills
- It literate
- Experience of team working
- Ability to work independantly and organise and coordinate own workload
Desirable criteria
- Phlebotomy Skills
Other Specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to lift and carry case reports
- Able to work cross sites
Flexibility
Essential criteria
- Able to work cross site
Desirable criteria
- Experience of supporting Quality Improvement initiatives
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Judith Radmore
- Job title
- Senior Research AHP
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07557176902
- Additional information
A visit to the department is strongly recommended prior to interview.
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