You need 12 months of healthcare experience, desirable skills in venepuncture, cannulation, ECGs, flexibility in work, and a caring, compassionate nature.

You will assist the research nursing team with clinical trial assessments, conduct observations, collect blood samples, coordinate outpatient clinics, and handle administrative tasks with compassion and flexibility.

Research & Development

Healthcare

United Kingdom

Manchester

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, based in Manchester, specializes in cancer care and provides a range of services including treatment, research, and support for cancer patients. Their mission is to deliver world-class, patient-centered care and to lead in cancer research and innovation. The Trust aims to improve cancer outcomes and quality of life through cutting-edge treatments, comprehensive care, and a commitment to advancing cancer research.

Science & Healthcare

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating more than 44,000 patients a year.

We are looking for a Band 3 Clinical Health Care Assistant to join the Experimental Cancer Medicine Team (ECMT) covering a portfolio of early phase oncology clinical trials in all solid tumour types. ECMT works to deliver the next generation of cancer treatments including, Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, targeted therapies and other novel agents. Research at the Christie is supported through the R&I division and provides opportunities to develop research skills and knowledge with educational packages and support. The post holder will work alongside a team of Consultants, Senior Clinical Research Nurses, Clinical Research Nurses and clinical trial administrators to deliver a range of complex treatments to a high standard of care. Although desirable, research experience is not essential for this role however the post holder should have a minimum of twelve months relevant healthcare experience. This is a clinical role and so experience in clinical skills such as venepuncture, cannulation and ECG’s would be desirable however training can be provided. The post holder will assist the research nursing team in supporting patients participating in clinical trials, completing trial related assessments following protocols including observations, bloods including trial specific bloods and completing ECGs. You will play an important role in supporting and coordinating our outpatient clinics as well as helping with some administrative tasks. You will need to be caring and compassionate. Flexibility in working is essential. The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Brittany Holland Job title: Clinical Research Nurse Email address: Brittany.holland1@nhs.net Telephone number: 0161 918 7873 Gemma Wickert Senior Clinical Research Nurse gemma.wickert@nhs.net 0161 918 2335

We are looking for a Band 3 Clinical Health Care Assistant to join the Experimental Cancer Medicine Team (ECMT) covering a portfolio of early phase oncology clinical trials in all solid tumour types. ECMT works to deliver the next generation of cancer treatments including, Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, targeted therapies and other novel agents.Research at the Christie is supported through the R&I division and provides opportunities to develop research skills and knowledge with educational packages and support.The post holder will work alongside a team of Consultants, Senior Clinical Research Nurses, Clinical Research Nurses and clinical trial administrators to deliver a range of complex treatments to a high standard of care. Although desirable, research experience is not essential for this role however the post holder should have a minimum of twelve months relevant healthcare experience. This is a clinical role and so experience in clinical skills such as venepuncture, cannulation and ECG’s would be desirable however training can be provided.The post holder will assist the research nursing team in supporting patients participating in clinical trials, completing trial related assessments following protocols including observations, bloods including trial specific bloods and completing ECGs. You will play an important role in supporting and coordinating our outpatient clinics as well as helping with some administrative tasks. You will need to be caring and compassionate. Flexibility in working is essential.The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Brittany Holland Job title: Clinical Research Nurse Email address: Brittany.holland1@nhs.net Telephone number: 0161 918 7873Gemma WickertSenior Clinical Research Nursegemma.wickert@nhs.net0161 918 2335

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