Senior Clinical Research Nurse

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Research Nurse post within the Gynae. The post holder will be working with the multi-disciplinary team in the Gynae unit at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton. We are a highly regarded busy multidisciplinary team performing both clinical and research work and are seen as pioneers in managing Gynae cancer treatment. They will manage their own caseload of patients on clinical trials with the support of the research team.

Ideally with previous clinical research experience and preferably educated to degree level, you will work within the guidelines and policies for the conduct of clinical trials, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with the principles of GCP.

The successful applicant should have a flexible approach to their duties and the ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently. In addition; excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and being supportive and open to new initiatives are particularly valued by the team.It would be an advantage to have research and Gynea experience. The successful candidate will be required to work as a self directed practitioner and have the skills to motivate others.

Main duties of the job

The Gynae Unit has recently expanded it's portfolio and has plans to extend further. The includes both sponsored, commercial and non-commercial studies as well as translational studies with genetic components. Such diversity requires a dedicated team combining different backgrounds and expertise to provide not only high quality data and patient care, but also continued input into screening and identifying suitable patients from this tumour group. This post will provide continued support and care for patients who by the nature of their disease require close monitoring and continuity.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunities to develop your clinical and research skills.
• Continuous on-going learning with internal and external courses available.
• Flexible working arrangements may available if it works for the service.
• Working as a highly valued member of the MDT.

For more information or to come and see our unit please contact:

Lizzie King email: Elizabeth.King2@rmh.nhs.uk

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.