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We are currently seeking a registered nurse to join our ever growing team in the Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre (CCTC).
http://www.cuh.org.uk/cancer-services/research-and-clinical-trials/cambridge-cancer-trials-centre ).
This is an exciting opportunity to work in the rapidly moving field of cancer research. We have a vacancy in our Women's team. This position will particularly focus on the Breast Oncology portfolio.
You will have the opportunity to work with world class medics in current cutting edge cancer therapy development.
Your role will include:
You will work autonomously, as well as part of a team with opportunities for personal development.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Research Nurse will be a member of the Cambridge Cancer Trials Team. The post-holder will work closely with the health care teams associated with the multidisciplinary team.
The key responsibilities are to help to identify patients eligible for
Clinical Trials; provide information and support for patients entering
Clinical Trials; co-ordinate trial patient treatment, assessment, follow-up and data collection according to specific clinical trial protocols. This
will include close liaison with relevant staff of departments including
chemotherapy, radiotherapy, pharmacy, radiology, outpatients and inpatients, Research & Development and Ethics departments
Working for our organisation
Come Nurse with us…
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Closing date is midnight on the 2nd April 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 10th April 2024
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
Our values and reputation for outstanding care
Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
Career and development opportunities
Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
Research experience and opportunities
Lovely location and quality of life
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Registered nurse or if practitioner, a relevant biomedical degree
Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable criteria
Experience
Essential criteria
Relevant clinical experience in an oncology and/or clinical research environment e.g. Clinical Trials, participant recruitment and interviewing
Experience of formal/informal teaching
Supervision of junior staff
Desirable criteria
Experience of working in the research area advertised
Knowledge
Essential criteria
Knowledge of clinical research infrastructure in the UK and of research related legislation & regulation
Understand the structure, role & functions of RECs and R&D departments
Understand the requirements of ICH Good Clinical Practice
Desirable criteria
Possess current GCP Certificate
Knowledge of current therapeutic interventions and their side effects
Skills
Essential criteria
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Demonstrate good team working and also the ability to work autonomously
Adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues needs
Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients
Ability to work unsupervised and manage a complex workload and work to deadlines
Effective organisational skills and attention to detail
Desirable criteria
Advanced communication course
Leadership Skills
Phlebotomy
Competent in research/database PC package
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Further details / informal visits contact
Please contact Emma Wong via email if you would like to arrange this:
