Job summary
The Department of Clinical research at Musgrove Park Hospital are looking to welcome a new Research Nurse to join their Cancer Research Team.
The Cancer Research Team is a fast paced and dynamic environment! We work together to set-up, deliver and manage numerous studies covering a variety of Oncology and Haematology Specialties.
You will require good communication skills, a team work approach and be able provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team.
If you are interested in research, have experience working in the Cancer settings, motivated, can work autonomously and have great attention to detail then this may be the job for you.
Informal visits/chats always welcome - contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visit!This advert is open to registered nurses.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Cancer Research Nurse is to assist in the management and co-ordination of research projects involving patients, families and carers at Musgrove Park Hospital. This post will involve the safe conduct of research involving both NIHR portfolio studies and industry funded research, working within the South West Peninsula Clinical Research Network. The role will involve facilitating the aims of the NIHR at a local level by ensuring that the Trust meets its targets for research delivery.
You will work as an integral part of the Cancer Research team co-ordinating, delivering, monitoring and recording the care and progress of patients involved in research studies and clinical trials. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will recruit patients and their families to research, thoroughly supporting patients and their carers during their involvement in the research process.
You will ensure that all elements of clinical trial work is carried out in accordance with UK legal requirements, Trust policies and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements to provide assurance that the rights, safety and wellbeing of patients are protected.
We would encourage informal emails or phone calls if you'd like to find out more about this role.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic 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 stone's 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 to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare ProfessionalMust be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable, recent healthcare professional experience in general/Medicine/Surgery/OncologyRecent or current extensive experience of the care of patients in an acute setting.
Desirable
- Previous experience of data collection.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Knowledge
- Essential:
- Thorough knowledge of caring for patients with a variety of Medical and Surgical conditionsAble to critically appraise and use validated results to improve practiceAbility to evaluate the significance of research
- Communication Skills
- Essential:
- Excellent communication and assertion skills both verbal and writtenEvidence of a good standard of Literacy and English language skillsRemain calm in stressful situationsAbility to work in a multidisciplinary teamGood listening skills
- Skills and Abilities
- Essential:
- Ability to carry out physical elements of the post, such as computer work, phlebotomy, transcribing data.Committed to further professional developmentAbility to work to a high level of accuracy in following protocols, data collection, supporting patients and recording of information.To be proactive in developing research recruitment strategies for studies.To support the embedding of research into normal clinical care, giving all Trust staff and patients the opportunity to be engaged with research.Ability to multi task.Ability to organise own time.Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients.
Desirable
- KnowledgeDesirable
- - Basic knowledge of research methodology
- - Basic Understanding of research governance
- - Knowledge of drug therapies used in Cancer setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare ProfessionalMust be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable, recent healthcare professional experience in general/Medicine/Surgery/OncologyRecent or current extensive experience of the care of patients in an acute setting.
Desirable
- Previous experience of data collection.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Knowledge
- Essential:
- Thorough knowledge of caring for patients with a variety of Medical and Surgical conditionsAble to critically appraise and use validated results to improve practiceAbility to evaluate the significance of research
- Communication Skills
- Essential:
- Excellent communication and assertion skills both verbal and writtenEvidence of a good standard of Literacy and English language skillsRemain calm in stressful situationsAbility to work in a multidisciplinary teamGood listening skills
- Skills and Abilities
- Essential:
- Ability to carry out physical elements of the post, such as computer work, phlebotomy, transcribing data.Committed to further professional developmentAbility to work to a high level of accuracy in following protocols, data collection, supporting patients and recording of information.To be proactive in developing research recruitment strategies for studies.To support the embedding of research into normal clinical care, giving all Trust staff and patients the opportunity to be engaged with research.Ability to multi task.Ability to organise own time.Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients.
Desirable
- KnowledgeDesirable
- - Basic knowledge of research methodology
- - Basic Understanding of research governance
- - Knowledge of drug therapies used in Cancer setting
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
