Senior Research Nurse - FT

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Research Nurse to join the Skin Research Team within the Oncology and Haematology Clinical Trials (OHCT) service. This post will provide clinical leadership for our expanding skin cancer research portfolio and support the team in delivering high-quality research.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Team Lead and will be responsible for identifying patients suitable for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics, screening notes, reviewing consultant referrals, and participating in Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings. You will take part in the informed consent process, acting as a resource and source of support for patients and their families, and will coordinate the research patient pathway from screening through to trial closure, including the creation of prompts at the trial set-up stage.

Applicants must be a registered adult nurse with evidence of continuing professional development. You should have good experience in clinical research within the NHS, a strong clinical background, and a desire and willingness to learn and support the development of others. Essential skills include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines, and the ability and initiative to work independently while managing a patient caseload across a variety of research studies.

• Work autonomously to manage a large caseload of patients acting as a professional in ensuring a duty of care to the patient and their families.
• Work within EU clinical trial directives in accordance with ICH GCP (International Conference on Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice) ensuring that the clinical trial protocol is adhered to at all times.
• Identify patients suitable for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics (screening notes/consultant referral) and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
• Participate in the informed consent process acting as a resource and support to patients and their families

Co ordinate the research patient pathway from screening through to trial closure, creation of prompts at the setup stage of the trial.

Ensure that adequate precautions are taken to minimise the risk of cross-infection in relation to the safe disposal of body fluids including blood products.

Support the administration of trial drugs, be aware of and report any side effects as outlined in the protocol, in association with local nursing teams.

Maintain adequate patients’ records and ensure all relevant information is documented in the patient’s medical and nursing notes.

OHCT sits within the Haematology Directorate, the team run and manage over 200 trials at any one time and cover all solid tumours and haematological malignancy and non-malignant diseases.

We have a dedicated team running the early phase studies and part of ECMC which is based in the clinical research facility.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Glen Nishku Job title: OHCT Operations Manager Email address: glen.nishku@nhs.net