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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have recent clinical research experience, preferably in Oncology, be flexible, manage deadlines, engage clinical staff, and attend network and investigator meetings.
  • You will support patient recruitment and follow-up in cancer studies, manage clinical protocols, engage clinical staff, and attend research meetings across sites as needed.

Requirements

  • Ideally the post holder will have recent experience of working in Clinical Research or the ability demonstrate a real passion for research, ideally within Oncology.
  • You must be flexible and hard working with the ability to manage your workload effectively to cope with tight deadlines and conflicting demands.
  • Visits to the department are highly encouraged prior to shortlisting.
  • Some cross site working may be incorporated with this role.
  • You will be expected to attend local Clinical Research Network meetings as well Investigator meetings.
  • You will also be provided with training to fulfil the role.
  • You will be required to engage the clinical staff to facilitate recruitment into both simple and more complex clinical studies, often in quite stressful situations and at short notice.

Responsibilities

  • The focus of this role will be to support the recruitment and follow up of patients in cancer and haematology studies, both academic and industry sponsored.
  • The role will involve identifying, screening, consenting, recruiting and conducting follow up with patients into many national clinical studies, as well as entering data onto spreadsheets and data collection forms.
  • The successful post holder will have overall day-to-day responsibility for the delivery of clinical protocols into non-interventional as well as more complex interventional academic and industry studies.
  • Some cross site working may be incorporated with this role.
  • You will be expected to attend local Clinical Research Network meetings as well Investigator meetings.
  • You will also be required to engage the clinical staff to facilitate recruitment into both simple and more complex clinical studies, often in quite stressful situations and at short notice.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Research Nurse/AHP role?

The primary focus of the role is to support the recruitment and follow-up of patients in cancer and haematology studies, both academic and industry-sponsored.

What qualifications or experience are required for this position?

Ideally, candidates should have recent experience in Clinical Research, a passion for research (preferably within Oncology), and the ability to manage workloads effectively.

Who will the successful candidate report to?

The successful candidate will be line managed by the Band 7 Team Lead Research Sister.

What kind of studies will the Research Nurse/AHP be involved with?

The Research Nurse/AHP will be involved in both non-interventional and complex interventional academic and industry studies.

Will there be opportunities for training in this role?

Yes, training will be provided to fulfill the requirements of the role.

Are there opportunities for cross-site working in this position?

Yes, some cross-site working may be incorporated into this role.

What kind of teamwork can be expected in this role?

The successful candidate will work closely with Consultants, Registrars, the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), and the Research and Innovation Team.

Is it necessary to have a flexible schedule in this job?

Yes, flexibility is crucial as the role involves managing tight deadlines and conflicting demands.

Will the Research Nurse/AHP have any responsibilities related to data management?

Yes, the role involves entering data onto spreadsheets and data collection forms.

How critical is patient engagement in this role?

Patient engagement is very important, as the role involves identifying, screening, consenting, and recruiting patients into clinical studies.

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Mission & Purpose

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute hospital services for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. The Trust runs the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury.