We are currently seeking a registered nurse to join our ever growing team in the Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre (CCTC) http://www.cuh.org.uk/cancer-services/research-and-clinical-trials/cambridge-cancer-trials-centre).
This is an exciting opportunity to work in the rapidly moving field of cancer research. We have a vacancy in our Urology Team, which covers renal, prostate, bladder and germ cell cancers.
You will have the opportunity to work with world class medics in current cutting edge cancer therapy development.
Your role will include:
- Taking a lead role in running a portfolio of research studies in the urology team.
- Approaching, screening and recruiting patients for dynamic trials/studies.
- Coordinating and facilitating patients on their journey through trials. Including liaising and networking with consultants, hospital research facilities and external agencies/companies regarding the effects of the trial/trial medications.
- Dividing your time between office based work and outpatient clinics along with specialist areas involved in facilitating clinical trials.
You will work autonomously, as well as part of a team with opportunities for personal development.
The Clinical Research Nurse will be a member of the
Cambridge Cancer Trials Team. The post-holder will work closely with
the health care teams associated with the multidisciplinary team.
The key responsibilities are to help to identify patients eligible for
clinical trials; provide information and support for patients entering
clinical trials; co-ordinate trial patient treatment, assessment, follow up and data collection according to specific clinical trial protocols. This
will include close liaison with relevant staff of departments including
chemotherapy, radiotherapy, pharmacy, radiology, outpatients and inpatients, Research & Development and Ethics departments.
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 ofTogether – Safe, Kind, Excellentsupport 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.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance and as a result, you will be required to pay the associated fee of £38.00. This fee will be deducted from your second month’s salary.
Closing date: 24 August 2022
Interviews are due to be held on 8 September 2022
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.
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