Clinical Research Sister/Charge Nurse - Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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    Are you interested in working in research? Do you want to support clinical studies that could shape the future of medical treatment? Would you like to develop your leadership skills whilst co-ordinating clinical research across a variety of specialties including Oncology, haematology, Vasculitis, Hepatology etc... We are seeking to recruit a motivated clinical research nurse with chemotherapy skills to coordinate and facilitate commercial and non-commercial research trials. This post will be a fixed term role for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

    If you want to know more, Please contact Nisha Kandasamy to organise an informal visit of her unit and the Cambridge Clinical Research Centre

    Main duties of the job The post holder is responsible for the provision of high quality, patient focused clinical research for the CCRC

    Developing and implementing specialist nursing care and data collection according to study protocols in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice, EU Clinical Trials legislation and the NHS research governance framework.

    Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with other staff

    To be responsible for the co-ordination of research studies within the CCRC on a day-to-day basis and provide specialist research skills and clinical care for participants.

    To assist the Senior Nurse in the overall management of the unit. To act as Study Link Co-coordinator ensuring the safe and efficient running of research studies within the facility and maintaining a safe and high standard of participant care. This post involves shift patterns, including internal rotation onto night duty to ensure 24-hour cover (including bank holidays). About us 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. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

    Closing date is midnight on 15 April 2024

    Interviews are due to be held on 26 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
    • Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
    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
    • Registered nurse
    • Evidence of continuous professional development
    Desirable
    • Research module/qualification
    • Studying at degree level
    • Teaching qualification
    Experience Essential
    • Band 5 or equivalent clinical experience
    • Experience of shift coordination
    • Critical/acute care background
    • Clinical research experience
    Desirable
    • Systematic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Passport- completed and signed off
    Knowledge Essential
    • 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
    • Understanding of the requirements of ICH Good Clinical Practice possess current GCP Certificate
    Desirable
    • Capable of writing reports and of presenting research related information to a wide audience
    • Competent in research/database PC packages
    Skills Essential
    • Good verbal and written communication skills
    • Capable of working as an integral member of a small team
    • 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 own workload effective time management.
    • Effective interpersonal skills
    • Commitment to multidisciplinary working.
    • Ability to work independently but also able to operate effectively within multi-disciplinary
    Desirable
    • Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills
    • Leadership Skills
    Additonal Requirements Essential
    • Evidence of on-going professional development
    • Willingness to undertake training related to the job
    • Computer literate
    • Able to work a range of shifts: nights & weekends
    • To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
    • Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions.
    • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
    Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R& D

    Keith Day Road

    Cambridge

    CB2 0SL Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 180-RD-247139#J-18808-Ljbffr