Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology Nursing
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 120-NMR754-0424
- Employer
- Velindre University NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Velindre Cancer Centre
- Town
- Cardiff
- Salary
- £28,834 - £35,099 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Oncology Research Nurse
Band 5
Thank you for your interest in working for Velindre University NHS Trust, which is a committed equal opportunities employer. The Trust welcomes applications from people who share our vision;
Velindre University NHS Trust will be recognised locally, nationally and internationally as a renowned organisation of excellence for patient and donor care, education and research.
our values;
- BE Accountable
- BE Bold
- BE Caring
- BE Dynamic
and who will complement our current experienced and specialist employees who are passionate about working in a Trust that has the ambition to provide world class services and care to patient and donors.
Velindre University NHS Trust holds a special place at the heart of healthcare in Wales. It is also an amazing organisation to work and to develop your career. The Trust comprises of two divisions, Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service. The Trust also hosts on behalf of the Welsh Government and NHS Wales, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) and Health Technology Wales (HTW).
Velindre University NHS Trust provides our employees with a favourable salary and reward / staff benefits & support package.
For more information on this vacancy please contact the recruiting manager, who will be pleased to discuss their employment opportunity with you.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
The Trust also reserves the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement at any stage of the process, to enable internal staff requiring to be redeployed in suitable roles.
Posts may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and Professional Registration Check.
For more information on our Trust Employee Reward and Benefit’s Package please visit the Velindre University NHS Trust website.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for one enthusiastic and experienced nurse, to join an established clinical trials unit team.
You will be a highly motivated, enthusiastic first level registered nurse, experienced in direct patient care ideally in the oncology or research setting.
This post will involve working with a team to assist in recruiting and caring for oncology patients in clinical trials.
You will need to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills. Responsibilities include supervision in identifying patients suitable for clinical trials, providing patient information, patient monitoring and accurate data collection whilst adhering to relevant legislation and national frameworks.
This role also requires the learned skills and ability to provide support to trials Systemic Anti-Cancer Team (SACT) treatment team which will include administration of SACT.
Main duties of the job
- Work with a team to assist in co-ordinating a portfolio of cancer clinical trials.
- To provide information to cancer patients, considering entry in to specific cancer research studies.
- To assist with the co-ordination of a portfolio of clinical trials and research studies across various cancer disease sites.
- Provide some administrative and data management support for all aspects of trial organisation as a member of the clinical trials unit research network team.
- To communicate and collaborate with local regional and national organisations regarding administration of research as required.
- To deliver trials Systemic Anticancer Cancer Treatment (SACT).
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 1st Level registered Nurse with evidence of continued professional development
- Knowledge of NMC Standards
Desirable criteria
- SACT delivery skills
- Knowledge of oncology and research terminology
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in the NHS setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience in clinical trials or Oncology
Values
Essential criteria
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
- Demonstrates attention to detail
- Demonstrates creative and innovative ways of working
- Evidence of team working
- Evidence of commitment to new learning environments
Other
Essential criteria
- Presentable appearance
- Punctual
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable criteria
- A flexible approach to working hours
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills-verbal and written
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a Team
- Excellent telephone manner
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of previous patient/client and MDT contact within work environment
- Venepuncture training (or willingness to undertake training)
- Inputting/extracting information into databases
- Excellent computer skills
- Ability to Speak Welsh
- SACT passport or willing to undertake
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Michelle Harry
- Job title
- Senior Research Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
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