Clinical Research Nurse Band 6

Overview

This post presents an excellent opportunity to join the establishing and expanding HPB/NET (Hepatobiliary/Neuroendocrine Carcinoma) team with a varied portfolio of early and late clinical trials as a Clinical Research Nurse (CRN).

Research nursing is an exciting and developing role, supported through the R&I division with a good education and development package in place to ensure that staff reach their potential.

• Assess and manage the complex needs of patients participating in clinical trials, including the delivery of all specified treatments within a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate trial protocols and collaborate with clinical trial coordinators.
• Participate in feasibility reviews of new clinical trial opportunities.
• Set‑up and activate new trials.
• Recruit and manage patients for trials.
• Support the team with data query resolution and reviewing protocol amendments.
• Provide patient‑centred insights to the research delivery team, supporting both patients and the team through all aspects of clinical research of the HPB/NET portfolio.
• Ensure patient safety and wellbeing in compliance with ICH/GCP standards and Trust SOPs, and within multi‑regulatory frameworks for clinical research.
• Utilise national frameworks for auditing patient experience to ensure the best possible experience for trial participants.
• Raise the profile of the clinical research nurse and clinical trials within the trust by engaging in promotional events and participating in local, national and international meetings.
• Demonstrate awareness and contribute to divisional, Trust and national objectives and strategies.

• Background in oncology.
• Flexibility in working schedules.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in clinical research and/or HPB/NET malignancies (desirable).

• Good education and development package provided by the R&I division.