Job summary
We are currently seeking a registered nurse to join our ever growing team in the Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre (CCTC).
http://www.cuh.org.uk/cancer-services/research-and-clinical-trials/cambridge-cancer-trials-centre ).
This is an exciting opportunity to work in the rapidly moving field of cancer research. We have a vacancy in our Women's team. This position will particularly focus on the Breast Oncology portfolio.
You will have the opportunity to work with world class medics in current cutting edge cancer therapy development.
Your role will include:
- Taking a lead role in running a portfolio of research studies in the Women's Cancers team.
- Approaching, screening and recruiting patients for dynamic trials/studies.
- Coordinating and facilitating patients on their journey through trials. Including liaising and networking with consultants, hospital research facilities and external agencies/companies regarding the effects of the trial/trial medications.
- Dividing your time between office based work and outpatient clinics along with specialist areas involved in facilitating clinical trials.
You will work autonomously, as well as part of a team with opportunities for personal development.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Research Nurse will be a member of the Cambridge Cancer Trials Team. The post-holder will work closely with the health care teams associated with the multidisciplinary team.
The key responsibilities are to help to identify patients eligible forclinical trials; provide information and support for patients enteringclinical trials; co-ordinate trial patient treatment, assessment, follow-up and data collection according to specific clinical trial protocols. Thiswill include close liaison with relevant staff of departments includingchemotherapy, radiotherapy, pharmacy, radiology, outpatients and inpatients, Research & Development and Ethics departments
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Closing date is midnight on the 2nd April 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 10th April 2024
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Closing date is midnight on the 2nd April 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 10th April 2024
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse or if practitioner, a relevant biomedical degree
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Post graduate qualification in speciality (research or oncology) or willingness to complete
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience in an oncology and/or clinical research environment e.g. Clinical Trials, participant recruitment and interviewing
- Experience of formal/informal teaching
- Supervision of junior staff
- Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Experience of working in the research area advertised
- Experience of co-ordinating REC and HRA submissions
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical research infrastructure in the UK and of research related legislation & regulation
- Understand the structure, role & functions of RECs and R&D departments
- Understand the requirements of ICH Good Clinical Practice
- An understanding and knowledge of the needs of patients with cancer
Desirable
- Possess current GCP Certificate
- Knowledge of current therapeutic interventions and their side effects
- Understanding of different phases of clinical trials
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate good team working and also the ability to work autonomously
- Adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues needs
- Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients
- Ability to work unsupervised and manage a complex workload and work to deadlines
- Effective organisational skills and attention to detail
- Commitment to multidisciplinary working.
Desirable
- Advanced communication course
- Leadership Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Competent in research/database PC package
- Capable of writing reports and of presenting research related information to a wide audience
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions.
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse or if practitioner, a relevant biomedical degree
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Post graduate qualification in speciality (research or oncology) or willingness to complete
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience in an oncology and/or clinical research environment e.g. Clinical Trials, participant recruitment and interviewing
- Experience of formal/informal teaching
- Supervision of junior staff
- Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Experience of working in the research area advertised
- Experience of co-ordinating REC and HRA submissions
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical research infrastructure in the UK and of research related legislation & regulation
- Understand the structure, role & functions of RECs and R&D departments
- Understand the requirements of ICH Good Clinical Practice
- An understanding and knowledge of the needs of patients with cancer
Desirable
- Possess current GCP Certificate
- Knowledge of current therapeutic interventions and their side effects
- Understanding of different phases of clinical trials
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate good team working and also the ability to work autonomously
- Adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues needs
- Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients
- Ability to work unsupervised and manage a complex workload and work to deadlines
- Effective organisational skills and attention to detail
- Commitment to multidisciplinary working.
Desirable
- Advanced communication course
- Leadership Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Competent in research/database PC package
- Capable of writing reports and of presenting research related information to a wide audience
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions.
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-R&D Divison
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)