Clinical Research Nurse / Clinical Trial Co-ordinator

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 14 July 2024

Job summary

We are delighted to invite applications for a Clinical Research Nurse/ Trial Co-ordinator to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive Thoracic Oncology Research team. The post offers a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team with an established reputation in the design and delivery of clinical research studies. We seek a resourceful, organised and flexible team player with an eye for detail and exceptional communication skills, who shares our passion for innovation and excellence, with a focus on the early detection of lung cancer.

You will have experience of working in a patient-facing role or demonstrate the skill and empathy to be able to thrive in this environment. Ideally you will have a good understanding of ICH-GCP and experience of caring for patients undergoing investigation or treatment for cancer. However, applications from candidates with relevant knowledge and experience who demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment, and aptitude to develop personally and professionally in this specialist area will be considered. The post is available for 12 months in the first instance, either as fixed-term contract or an internal secondment opportunity.

The successful candidate will benefit from an individualised orientation programme and access to relevant training, education and mentorship to support their development.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will work closely with colleagues in the Thoracic Oncology Research team, wider R&D department, and clinical multi-disciplinary team to provide efficient and effective co-ordination of clinical research studies. They will contribute to a wide variety of clinical research activity, always practicing in line with ethically approved protocols, regulatory frameworks, ICH-GCP, and local policy and procedure.

The role incorporates identification and recruitment of eligible research participants, collection of high quality clinical, patient-reported and health related quality of life data; scheduling patient appointments at designated timepoints; maintaining accurate and contemporaneous records; and carrying out research-specific assessments and interventions within own scope of practice.

The post-holder will be based at the HLRI on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, with a requirement to work across a range of clinical settings at Royal Papworth Hospital.

This is a varied role well-suited to an organised, adaptable candidate who takes pride in their work and enjoys working alongside others to achieve shared goals.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Amanda Stone, Thoracic Oncology Research Team Leader (details below) or the Thoracic Oncology Research team on 01223 638144.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

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Date posted

27 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

175-2425-2-RD736

Job locations

Heart and Lung Research Institute

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Job description

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in a relevant science or health care subject or experience in either clinical research or clinical audit at a minimum of NHS Band 4 or above.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a health or relevant science related environment, including healthcare research
Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams
Computer literacy with demonstrable experience of Microsoft Windows
Excellent accuracy and the ability to pay close attention to detail in written and electronic communication and information storage
Ability to communicate complex or sensitive information to colleagues, patients or relatives
Ability to plan and organise own work and motivate others

Desirable

Experience of undertaking and proven ability in coordinating research trials
Experience of project management
Experience of interviewing patients
Experience of writing standard operating procedures and providing input into developing policies
Experience of working in a laboratory setting
Assisting in the maintenance of a computer database within a clinical environment
Clinical skills -- ECG, venepuncture, blood pressure etc.
Basic laboratory skills e.g. use of centrifuge, pipetting, aliquoting
Proficient in use of databases/database applications
Confident in handling large sets of data
Excellent interpersonal skills to include diplomacy and sensitivity

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
Ability and willingness to handle and process biological samples
Willing to work across both R&D sites -- Royal Papworth Hospital & HLRI in clinical, office and laboratory environments
Willingness to undertake relevant training required for role e.g. competency training, Research Skills training, Consent training etc.

Desirable

Demonstrable commitment to working as part of a team to achieve shared goals

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in a relevant science or health care subject or experience in either clinical research or clinical audit at a minimum of NHS Band 4 or above.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a health or relevant science related environment, including healthcare research
Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams
Computer literacy with demonstrable experience of Microsoft Windows
Excellent accuracy and the ability to pay close attention to detail in written and electronic communication and information storage
Ability to communicate complex or sensitive information to colleagues, patients or relatives
Ability to plan and organise own work and motivate others

Desirable

Experience of undertaking and proven ability in coordinating research trials
Experience of project management
Experience of interviewing patients
Experience of writing standard operating procedures and providing input into developing policies
Experience of working in a laboratory setting
Assisting in the maintenance of a computer database within a clinical environment
Clinical skills -- ECG, venepuncture, blood pressure etc.
Basic laboratory skills e.g. use of centrifuge, pipetting, aliquoting
Proficient in use of databases/database applications
Confident in handling large sets of data
Excellent interpersonal skills to include diplomacy and sensitivity

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
Ability and willingness to handle and process biological samples
Willing to work across both R&D sites -- Royal Papworth Hospital & HLRI in clinical, office and laboratory environments
Willingness to undertake relevant training required for role e.g. competency training, Research Skills training, Consent training etc.

Desirable

Demonstrable commitment to working as part of a team to achieve shared goals

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.