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HCA International
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London, Greater London
Oncology Research Sister
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About The Facility HCA Healthcare UK – World’s largest private acute and complex care hospital group and winners of 'The Best Private Healthcare provider 2016' and 'Best International Cancer Services' provider 2016 The Sarah Cannon Research Institute is part of the network of hospitals that form HCA UK. It is a clinical trails unit established in 2010 with the primary focus of allowing patients rapid access to new anti-cancer medication. As part of the wider HCA network the team consistently deliver exceptional care to a wide ranging patient base. We are looking for an exceptional leader to support our team of chemotherapy nurses to deliver exceptional care on our treatment floors. The right candidate will have a proven track record of leading a team in an oncology or trials setting and understand how to support effective care delivery in a fast paced environment. Salary between £45,754,135 - £48,042 (dependent on experience) Monday – Friday flexible between 8 am and 6 pm Reward & recognition – We reward your commitment in delivering the highest standard of care with generous and competitive benefits such as our contribution pension scheme, private medical insurance, annual salary review, 247.5hrs holiday each year; with the option to buy and sell. We invest in your career development with clear career pathways and access to further education. We can also offer you support Job Description Be able to deliver a clinical environment that ensures our patients receive the highest standards of care; an environment that is conducive to learning, supporting and participating in the supervision/teaching or more junior or new staff. In addition, they will contribute to the development of services and quality improvement initiatives within a collaborative framework to enhance patient experience. Duties & Responsibilities Assess, plan, implement and evaluate expert research nursing care, providing specialist advice and support to patients attending the Drug Development Unit (DDU), actively seeking evidence-based practice which will improve the quality of care and patient experience of clinical trial patients Manage all aspects of patient care according to agreed study protocols whilst promoting a patient-centred nursing service that ensures a positive patient experience Actively participate in and support the development of the clinical research facility Demonstrate clinical knowledge and expertise at the level of advance practice in oncology clinical trials and management Assist in the specialist education and support of healthcare professionals to enable them to care for clinical trial patients and recruit to clinical trials where appropriate Work with clinical research manager to educate the research nurses and other relevant staff on any protocol modifications and specifications Provide active mentorship and training of the team and assist in induction of all new nurses, healthcare assistants, doctors (as required Report and document adverse incidents appropriately Initiate appropriate actions to isolate patients when required Implement a holistic approach in the care of patients requiring infection control precautions. Skills & Experience BSc Nursing NMC Registration Post registration experience Relevant specialist course (or equivalent) in oncology/haematology nursing Recognised chemotherapy course Mentorship Clinical Trials experience desirable