Clinical Trial Research Nurse Lead for Cancer and Surgery

at  Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Do you have an interest in research?
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic senior registered nurse to join our Surgery and Cancer Research team in this Band 7 post.
A nursing background in Surgery/Cancer or Research is essential with at least 4 years at Band 6 level. The CTRN Lead will provide strategic, management and research support for clinical trials in Cancer & Surgery Division. As the CTRN Lead you will contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of all clinical trial activities and in-house studies in the relevant specialty.
Successful candidates will coordinate the delivery of high quality research across several specialities such as Breast, Prostate, Bowel cancers, Orthopaedics and Surgical interventions
Continued training and education are essential within this role and we have a strong commitment to the growth and development of the individuals within the team. The post holder will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials. This will involve the recruitment, education and monitoring of cancer patients in trials and the collection and documentation of accurate data.
NMC registration is essential for this post.
Informal visits are welcomed and provide an opportunity to meet the team and find out more about the role.
The successful candidate will lead the Surgery and Cancer Research Team in conducting a varied portfolio of research projects by performing a comprehensive, specialist assessment of patient eligibility for specific trial protocols. Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery for own case load, according to changing health care needs, and in conjunction with the clinical team
To conduct and set up clinical trials according to protocol, to obtain informed consent for research trials, and ensuring that the objectives of the research team are met in accordance with ICH-GCP standards.
You will work collaboratively with local R&D members to assess capacity and capability for research studies as well as working with other members of the research teams to inform potential participants of appropriate projects. You will manage a team of staff including nursing members and administrative roles and act as a role model by being supportive and encouraging development. You will attend meetings at board level to promote research and to inform of relevant information and trials.
The duties will also include reporting to North West Coast Clinical Research Network and supporting study recruitments managed by the Network. Training will be provided for a successful candidate new to research/ Surgery/Cancer however all candidates are required to familiarise themselves with ICH-GCP standards.
You will be conversant with UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care and ICH – GCP.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children’s health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its ‘Be Safe Be EquiPPEd’ campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
The Senior Research Nurse will be lead the Surgery and Cancer Clinical Trial Team and will be responsible for identifying new clinical trials, the set up of trials, creating patient pathways, coordinating clinical trial activities and lead the relevant trial recruitments.
The Senior Research Nurse will perform a range of clinical trial activities from obtaining legal and statutory approvals for clinical trials, setting up trials, as well as handling and managing trial recruitments and data.
Perform a comprehensive, specialist assessment of patient eligibility for specific trial protocols. Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery for own case load, according to changing health care needs, and in conjunction with the clinical team.
Attend multi-disciplinary meetings, and appropriate clinics, to screen and recruit new participants, and to act as a resource to the members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT),
Ensure the safe administration of treatments and the drugs that are given within the context of a clinical trial.
Management of staff members and leadership
Ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the trial protocol, in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the trial
Attend and present at regular meetings at board level and maintain research visibility throughout the trust and external service providers
Attend away days with teams and contribute with promotion of research
Provide ongoing information, education and support to study subjects, carers and families regarding clinical trials
Perform clinical skills in assessment, ensure blood and other samples are collected for pharmacokinetic studies as required by the trial protocol, diagnosis and treatment by working collaboratively and co-operatively with the clinical team, and by involving the patient, carers / relatives in the care provided,
Carry out clinical procedures and treatment interventions according to study protocols, and collection, processing and transporting of biological specimens as required by the protocols.
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