Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a B6 Research Nurse/Practitioner to
join our oncology research delivery team.
This post is initially for a 12 month fixed term contract and will be
reviewed following this. This role will
offer an exciting opportunity to be based within the division, working closely
with the multi-disciplinary team to support, develop and deliver research
projects across oncology specialities within the Royal Surrey County Hospital
NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who wish to
work in a clinical research environment and contribute to improving patient
care for the future.
Main duties of the job
Ideally we are looking for a nurse/practitioner, with either research or oncology experience.
The post holder will be organised, have a flexible approach
to work and be motivated to provide excellent clinical care with exceptional
communication and organisational skills.
For more information please contact:
Lesley Harden or Sarah De Swert, Oncology Research Team
Leaders
Tel: 01483 571122 ex 4929/2740
About us
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is a friendly, supportive, busy but welcoming acute and community Trust that is ambitious about developing our services and your career.
Our compassionate, caring and friendly colleagues make up our Royal Surrey family and are at the heart of what we do. We all have a passion for learning, continuous improvement and excelling together through innovation, research and development. There are over 4,500 members of our Royal Surrey family.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in the community and homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC. We are investing in our colleagues through our health and wellbeing programme and a commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years.
There has never been a better time to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the research practitioner/nurse at The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS
Foundation Trust (RSCH) will be to support the set up and delivery of research across the
Trust. The role will involve screening patients and monitoring patients during studies, assisting
with clinical investigations and the collection and documentation of accurate data. The
research practitioner/nurse will work collaboratively with all teams to provide excellent care for
patients undergoing cancer treatments
The role involves using an in depth knowledge of research methodology and knowledge of
the requirements of local, national and international research regulations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the research practitioner/nurse at The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS
Foundation Trust (RSCH) will be to support the set up and delivery of research across the
Trust. The role will involve screening patients and monitoring patients during studies, assisting
with clinical investigations and the collection and documentation of accurate data. The
research practitioner/nurse will work collaboratively with all teams to provide excellent care for
patients undergoing cancer treatments
The role involves using an in depth knowledge of research methodology and knowledge of
the requirements of local, national and international research regulations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Level One Registration (if nurse) or other relevant registrations.
- Graduate level qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience at similar level in relevant field.
Desirable
- On the Clinical Research Practitioner register.
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical/research experience.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and collaborating with other agencies.
- Management of resources.
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development.
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships.
Desirable
- Clinical trials experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Level One Registration (if nurse) or other relevant registrations.
- Graduate level qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience at similar level in relevant field.
Desirable
- On the Clinical Research Practitioner register.
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical/research experience.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and collaborating with other agencies.
- Management of resources.
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development.
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships.
Desirable
- Clinical trials experience.
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).
