Role Summary
• The Research Nurse will work as part of the clinical research team to support the safe conduct of research in in accordance with the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice guidelines and provide assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected.
• Work with the research team to plan, implement, organise and manage concurrent research projects.
• Develop networks with Multidisciplinary Teams across the Trust and other appropriate regional and national agencies.
• Coordinate and manage the relevant study portfolio and deliver recruitment accrual in line with performance and monitoring objectives.
• Implement and monitor clinical requirements associated with research to ensure optimum delivery of clinical trials.
• Ensure that all research procedures are conducted according to study protocols and will be accountable for the care of research participants with a focus on providing a quality experience.
• Responsible for own workload for the screening, recruitment, consent, data collection and retention of patients into research studies. Workloads will be flexible and at times will involve cross divisional support of other research teams and a flexible approach to work. On occasion the post-holder may deputise for the band 6 senior research nurse.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
We are looking for a Registered Nurse who wants to work within the area of Clinical Trials specifically on studies involving patients who are accessing the haematological cancer services.
Working within Clinical Trials is a challenging yet rewarding role which involves working on studies that will potentially impact on patient treatments of the future. The Research & Development Team are a close-knit team and work collaboratively with clinical teams within the hospital.
This is a substantive; full-time post and we are looking for someone who has good clinical skills in the field of Cancer Services and wants to develop in the area of Clinical Trials, as we provide a thorough induction in research understanding, methodology and techniques and the specific clinical areas. You will be working closely with patients while they undertake their research journeys and work on a variety of clinical trials, observational studies and registries. Alternatively, if you have research experience and a solid understanding of cancer services, we would also be interested in hearing from you.
If you are interested but are unsure, you can either arrange a visit to the department or phone and speak to a member of the team prior to applying.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 09.00-17.00, there will be some flexibility with hours and there may be some requirement to work evenings or at a weekend, this would be dependant on the trial and the patient availability but is not the norm.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Su Wilkins - Suzanne.wilkins@nhs.net or Dawn Edwards – dawn.edwards6@nhs.net
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
