Oncology Research Practitioner - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Nottingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

NHS AfC:
Band 4


Main area

  • Oncology
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Grade

  • NHS AfC: Band 4
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Contract

  • Permanent
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Hours

  • Full time hours per week
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Job ref
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Site

  • City CAmpus
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Town

  • Nottingham
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Salary
- £23,949 - £26,282 per annum
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Salary period

  • Yearly
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Closing

  • Today at 23:59Job overview
To organise and facilitate national and international, commercial and non-commercial clinical trials within the Research Team


To work as a member of the team providing a high standard of care to patients participating in research and also to their significant others.


To be responsible for the coordination of clinical trials (including the attainment of Ethics and R&D approvals) in compliance with Good Clinical Practice and the European Directive.

Provide direct support to the Consultants and Nurses for specialised research procedures.

To implement, maintain and update relevant data systems in accordance

Main duties of the job


In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

To support and coordinate the collection, processing ,storage and shipment of clinical samples ,such as bloods and saliva with the potential for additional work alongside the Research Fellows regarding translational elements of research

Optimising recruitment to trials via attendance at, and support in, clinics and Research meeting by screening medical notes. Supporting the Research Network to recruit to time and target


Liaise with clinical teams to organise and ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as and when required, obtain the results, ensure eligibility.

To review and process amendments to trials and ensure the necessary approvals are in place prior to implementation. To facilitate successful implementation of the amendment once approved, ensuring accurate document version control and attention to detail.

Works Independently along with medical staff in the informed consent process by providing and explaining information to patients concerning trials and allowing them to reach a fully informed decision and participation

Working for our organisation

The Oncology research team prides itself on delivering high quality clinical research across the setting. The research team works closely with multidisciplinary teams and works in an embedded way with frontline clinical staff.

Team members have the opportunity to take ownership of their own portfolio of clinical trials whilst being supported by senior members of the team who have extensive research and clinical experience.

This allows staff to work in a supported yet autonomous way. We are committed to staff development both as a team and on an individual basis. Research is seen as a core element of our Trust activity. Our organisation is known nationally as a forward thinking and innovative organisation in terms of clinical research delivery.


NUH itself is the first and only hospital in the UK to achieve concurrent Magnet and Pathway to Excellence accreditation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities


To function as a member of the CAS Team to provide dedicated clinical trials support to the Consultant-led research team.

To support and coordinate the collection, processing ,storage and shipment of clinical samples ,such as bloods and saliva with the potential for additional work alongside the Research Fellows regarding translational elements of research

Optimising recruitment to trials via attendance at, and support in, clinics and Research meeting by screening medical notes. Supporting the Research Network to recruit to time and target.

To assist in recording any vital signs, treatment information, adverse events, results of investigations and response to treatment. Initiate changes to the treatment as required by protocol in discussion with the Line Manager and/or Principal Investigator.


Liaise with clinical teams to organise and ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as and when required, obtain the results, ensure eligibility.


Liaise with medical staff to record, organise and ensure the timely administration of treatment and necessary follow up investigations and visits.


In discussion with the Team Leader, report adverse events and serious adverse events to the relevant trial centre and site personnel, within the agreed timelines, to ensure trial procedures and patient safety parameters are met.

Aware of and is responsive to factors contributing to decision making during the consent process. Assures patient safety by proactively managing any breaches of the informed consent process

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

  • Knowledge of clinical trials
Experience

Essential criteria

  • Ability to interpret clinical and non clinical data
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