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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
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Coventry, West Midlands
Research Nurse - Band 5
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Job Description
Candidates must have a current NMC registration to continue with the application. Job summary - Are you looking for a new challenge working within the clinical research profession? If so you may be the person we are looking for. We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated registered nurse to join our friendly, dynamic Research & Development Research Nursing Teams. Together with other team members the post holder will provide a Research Nursing Service within the Oncology speciality, based at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire. However there may be a requirement to provide a service at other local sites as workload dictates. The post holder will work collaboratively with leading Principle Investigators, Drs, experienced Research Nurses and Clinical Trial assistants and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide an opportunity for patients to participate in Oncology research studies. Under the oversight of a senior team member you will facilitate the day to day running of clinical trials and manage a caseload of your own non-interventional studies together with supporting other studies within the bounds of your registration. You will be expected to participate in the recruitment of patients into clinical research, including clinical trials of drugs and new interventions within set time limits. When working on clinical trials you will monitor the patients and observe for side effects reporting according to set protocols. An important aspect of the role is the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies. Therefore, you holder will require excellent documentation, organisational and time management skills. The post holder will work in conjunction with other team members ensuring all research undertaken within the department safeguards the wellbeing of the participants and is conducted within the research governance framework. Whilst previous experience in clinical research would be an advantage, applications are welcomed from candidates with solid nursing experience in accordance with the job specification and who can show evidence of continuing professional development and a willingness to learn. A particular interest in Oncology would be an advantage. For further details / informal visits contact: Informal visits are always recommended please contact Linda Wimbush or Kay Sanders , Senior Research Sisters 02476 967151 Oncology. Employment Type: FULL_TIME