Clinical Research Nurse / Clinical Trial Co-ordinator
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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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
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Heart and Lung Research Institute
Papworth Road
Cambridge Bio Medical Campus
Cambridge
CB2 0AY
Employer's website
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