Clinical Research Nurse

Do you want to be part of our expanding, dynamic research team? Are you an NMC Registered Nurse interested in Research?

We are looking for an enthusiastic team member to join the Clinical Research Delivery team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. This is an ideal role for an experienced Nurse who would enjoy learning with our flexible, dynamic, collaborative award-winning team.

The Research Nurse co-ordinates the day-to-day management of the research portfolio, requiring a flexible approach with good communication, clinical, and organisational skills. We will provide continuing education and support your professional development to enable you to fulfil the role and develop your career.

We work across the trust in Amersham, High Wycombe, and Stoke Mandeville sites.

The new Research and Innovation centre at Stoke Mandeville hospital is a fully equipped, purpose-built facility designed to be a welcoming environment for staff and research participants.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day management of Cancer & Haematology research studies, offering our patients the opportunity to participate in clinical trials, collecting & processing samples, monitoring patient safety, and maintaining accurate confidential records. You will work collaboratively with clinical colleagues to champion research.

To fulfil this role, you will require good communication skills, both oral and written. You should be able to work as a team member and as an autonomous practitioner. You will be expected to be flexible, organised, have good computer skills, enjoy attention to detail, and demonstrate good clinical skills. Patient safety and advocacy are central to this role.

You will work within the Trust policies and guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, Trial Protocols, NMC guidelines, Research Governance Framework, and ICH-Good Clinical Practice.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension, and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable.

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

As an internal applicant applying for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification Trust Values

• Communicates openly, honestly, and professionally, and actively promotes teamwork and building strong working relationships.
• Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
• Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• NMC Nurse Registration
• Graduate level qualification in relevant discipline, or be working towards one.
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional, and academic development.
• Post registration teaching qualification (e.g., ENB 998 or mentorship course).
• Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge and experience in clinical research/clinical trials.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of accurate documentation and data collection.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work across boundaries, integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to research trials.
• Computer literacy and presentation skills.
• Ability to organise, prioritise, and co-ordinate work of self and others.
• Commitment to achieving objectives.
• Experience in working in cancer care and haematology healthcare.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet service needs.
• Car Driver.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Lead Research Nurse (Cancer & Haematology)

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working