Clinical Trial Practitioner - London, United Kingdom - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Practitioner is an autonomous specialist working within the multi-disciplinary team.

The post holder will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of a clinical research portfolio comprising of in-house, national and international phase II and III clinical trials in oncology and haematology malignancies.

Responsibilities will include education of patients and colleagues, coordination of care of patients on trials, collection and preparation of biological samples, collection of trial data and monitoring of the expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities.

The post holder will be expected to develop specialized skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials, the therapies and the relevant disease sites.

The post holder will be expected to have sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patient's advocate.

The post is clinically based to support research in all oncology and haematological malignancies, and post holders will be expected to provide cross cover for members of the team.

To adhere to the UCLH Service Commitment "Putting Patients First" and adopt a professional approach to customer care at all times.

To comply with the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy and treat staff, patients, colleagues and potential employees with dignity and respect at all times.

To take personal responsibility for promoting a safe environment and safe patient care by identifying areas of risk and following the Incident, Serious Incidents and Near Misses reporting policy and procedure.

To take personal responsibility for ensuring that UCLH resources are used efficiently and with minimum wastage, and to comply with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs).

To comply with Trust policies for personal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI); this includes a requirement for rigorous and consistent compliance with Trust policies for hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment and safe disposal of sharps.

In accordance with the Trust's responsibilities under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, undertake work and alternative duties as reasonably directed at variable locations in the event of and for the duration of a significant internal incident, major incident or pandemic.

To be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures, the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act.

To maintain confidentiality at all times.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population.

In July 2004, we were one of the first NHS trusts to achieve Foundation Trust status.

We provide academically-led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.

Ourvisionis to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Eastman Dental Hospital
Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
Heart Hospital
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises inwomen's healthand the treatment ofcancer,cardiac,infection,neurological,gastrointestinalandoral disease. It has world class support services including critical care,imaging,nuclear medicineandpathology.

These guidelines are provided to assist in the performance of the contract but are not a condition of the contract.

The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the postholder.

Staff will also be expected to abide by the relevant code of professional practice relating to their discipline.