Job overview

Work with the Research Team to support the safe conduct of research in accordance with the UK Clinical Trials Regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and provide assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected.  The post holder will be responsible for undertaking, co-ordinating and driving a team in the recruitment of patients to clinical trials.  The post holder will work with the team lead to develop and grow the research portfolio across their designated speciality area.  The post will involve, managing and coordinating, clinical trials collaboratively with the research & multidisciplinary teams.  Be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and on-going care of research participants, whilst maximising compliance with study/trial protocol.  As a specialist role the post holder will provide, expert direction, support, supervision and management of staff.  They will assist with the training of staff to ensure they conform to protocol and practice guidelines.  The role will be key in problem solving and solution driving issues, in order to ensure research is conducted safely, effectively and efficiently by all members of their team.  Use relevant knowledge to perform research procedures in accordance with study protocols and extend this experience to support others in the research team and other health care professionals where appropriate. 

Main duties of the job

 An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research & Development Department to join us as a Senior Research Nurse. 

You will be responsible for delivering and clinically managing your own portfolio of academic and commercial research studies, providing expert research support to investigators, within the specialty of Oncology although it is an expectation to work across all research specialities as well as provide cover for colleagues as and when required.  This post will enable you to gain clinical knowledge and skills around a variety of conditions through working closely with the consultants and specialist nurses and multi-disciplinary teams.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.