Cancer Research Nurse (Band 5)

Job summary

The role of the Band 5 Cancer Research Nurse is to assist in the delivery and co-ordination of commercial research projects involving patients, families and carers at Musgrove Park Hospital.

Clinical Research Department provides research governance, management, delivery support, and advice across the whole Trust in all matters that relate to research and development. The current workforce is structured into two main teams with distinct functions Research governance and Research Delivery however the teams work closely together as one department.

Our department Vision is: To support ground-breaking research, working with our partners to improve the health of our communities.

Our department mission is: To embed a culture of research excellence throughout the Trust where all colleagues feel they can contribute to the delivery of research, and support the development of our own highly skilled research specialists.

Main duties of the job

This post will involve the safe conduct of both commercial and non-commercial research projects involving both NIHR portfolio studies and industry funded research, working within the South West Peninsula Clinical Research Network.

The role will involve facilitating and overseeing Cancer studies and achieving the both the high and low level objectives of the NIHR at a local level and ensuring the Trust meets its targets for research delivery.

• Develop and maintain close working relationships with the clinical teams, recognising the value of skilled open communication in the development of new research activity.
• Provide information and support to patients and carers relating to the research protocol, procedures and treatment, follow-up and ensure that informed consent is obtained.
• Be the contact point/support for trial patients and attend to any concerns they may have.
• To be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and ongoing care of research participants, whilst maximising protocol and GCP compliance.
• Undertake the safe analysis, processing and dispatching of pathological samples and completion of relevant documentation at varying time points for individual participants.
• Ability to work to a high level of accuracy in following protocols, data collection, supporting patients and recording of information
• Provide specialist advice and review as necessary by undertaking clinics or during existing appointments, telephone calls and in other clinical settings.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stones throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan there is truly something for everyone!