Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing - Clinical Trials
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 387-SPS-3805-GB
- Employer
- University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre
- Town
- Bristol
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Research Nurse
Band 7
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Job overview
The post holder will work as an integral senior member of the Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) team and across Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) within Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre (BHOC)/University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. Working closely with the CTU manager/ Lead Research Nurse, BHOC Consultant Research Lead and Principal Investigators, the post holder will provide clinical trial leadership in the management of a portfolio of Oncology trials. The post holder will utilise skills of clinical expertise, leadership, education, and management to ensure a seamless service for patients, carers, and staff. They will provide advice, support and information throughout the clinical trial pathway and ensure all trial activities comply with legal/regulatory requirements and research Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP) for Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Product (CTIMP) and Advanced Therapy Investigational Medicinal Products (ATIMP’s)
The post holder is accountable for their own practice and will lead a defined team, supporting team performance, ensuring efficient and effective use of physical and human resources.
With clinical trials knowledge and expertise, the post holder will lead, alongside other Senior Management in the continued expansion and development of CTU to include a growing portfolio of Complex and Early Phase trials.
Main duties of the job
- To act as a senior member of the CTU team taking day to day responsibility for a defined team- the management of the research nursing workload, including undertaking appraisals and involvement in the recruitment and selection process.
- Assist in the overall setting up, organisation and running of a clinical trial within the CTU ensuring it is run to ICH-GCP standards within the Research Governance Framework and adhering to other related regulations/Standard Operating Procedures.
- Co-ordinate arrangements for patients participating in clinical trials, according to study protocols, and communicate all necessary information to relevant personnel.
- Have oversight of the Oncology trials portfolio, working in collaboration with non-clinical managers, trial coordinators and the data management team and other members of the CTU team.
- Ensuring that information is kept up to date and the comprehensive portfolio is maintained as far as possible by working closely with investigators.In conjunction with other members of the healthcare team assist in the informed consent process.
- Assess patients prior to, during and following trial treatment or care as required by the protocol. Ensure patient safety, accurate documentation of outcomes and side effects (toxicities), and that information collected is used effectively. Manage complex situations with consideration of a range of options to ensure the best outcomes.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be involved in ensuring that any research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the patient and is conducted within Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for research. The post holder will have the skills to lead by example as an expert practitioner providing organization and leadership to the multi-professional team and supporting the patient throughout a clinical trial
The Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) consists of a large and diverse team of research minded people. We are made up of a mixture of Clinical and Non Clinical staff. We have a large portfolio of trials across multiple tumour sites which span early to late phase as well as advanced /complex trials.
You will be joining a team of enthusiastic and well bonded people, who will welcome your knowledge and experience into the team.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse Level 1
- Current NMC Registration
- 1st Degree in nursing or health related subject or willingness to undertake
- Qualification in Teaching and Assessing
- Relevant accredited post registration modules at level 3
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of master’s level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters (in relevant health related subject)
- Management qualification
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice Research/ Clinical Trials
- Significant relevant clinical experience in Oncology/Haematology Clinical Trials
- Substantial current speciality experience
- Evidence of recent teaching experience
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
- Understanding of Early Phase Clinical trials
Desirable criteria
- Experience and knowledge of advanced practice/protocols
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
- Able to gain credibility with and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
- Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
- The ability to lead and influence change and change management
- Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
- Able to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients
- Ability to act as facilitator, mentor, and supervisor to colleagues
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Knowledge of national and local specialty specific issues
- Commitment to the development and provision of high-quality nursing care
- Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others
- Information technology skills
Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Ability to work flexibly according to role need
- Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research within clinical practice
- Proactive in professional development for self and others
- Personal focus on the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Courage, Commitment, Competence & Communication
Desirable criteria
- Ability to gain influence and motivate people
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Stephen Lang
- Job title
- Lead Research Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01173426733
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