Address The primary objective of the post-holder is to support in the management, co-ordination and facilitation of Oncology Research studies. In addition to clinic/patient based tasks, this role includes document generation and control, project tracking and logistics, data collection, receiving of informed consent, adherence to the Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Research Governance and assisting in the continued improvement in the care of research participants and quality of research data.
Assist with recruitment of participants into clinical trials.
Ensure the participant receives specialist information regarding participation in a clinical trial, including potential risks.
Assist in obtaining valid informed consent from prospective research participants in delegated research studies.
Assess the needs of participants/relatives in clinical trials in line with specific eligibility criteria.
Act as a resource to research participants, their families and staff from the clinical area.
Understand limitations of practice and refer participants to other members of the multi-disciplinary team where appropriate.
Work within dedicated clinical research teams, develop and maintain an understanding relevant to those teams.
Develop and maintain clinical skills relevant to the clinical research area (e.g. phlebotomy, ECGs, vital sign assessment).
Organise and manage defined procedures, assist with intervention treatments and collect/record data arising from these.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust’s core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients – the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
