Clinical Research Nurse

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivatedResearch Nurse to join the Non- Malignant Haematology ResearchTeam within the Oncology and Haematology Clinical Trials service. This post will support the delivery of a high-quality and expanding portfolio of complex Haematology research studies.

The successful candidate will work as part of the Haematology Research Team, supported by the Team Lead and senior research staff. You will be involved in identifying patients suitable for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics, screening medical notes, reviewing consultant referrals, and participating in Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings. You will contribute to the informed consent process, acting as a point of support for patients and their families, and assist in coordinating the research patient pathway from screening through to trial completion, including supporting trial set-up activities as required., Work autonomously to manage a caseload of complex haematology trial patients, providing duty of care and ongoing support to patients and their families throughout participation.

Work in accordance with the Research Governance Framework, EU Clinical Trials Regulations and ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ensuring protocol compliance at all times.

Identify eligible patients by attending various Non-Malignant Haematology clinics, screening medical notes, reviewing consultant referrals, and participating in MDT meetings.

Support the informed consent process by providing clear information and ensuring consent is obtained and documented appropriately.

Coordinate the research patient pathway from screening through to trial closure, liaising with the trial set-up team and using trial-specific prompts where required.

Maintain infection prevention and control standards, including minimising cross-infection risk and ensuring safe disposal of body fluids and blood products.

Administration of investigational medicinal products (IMPs) and monitor, document and report adverse events/side effects as per protocol.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical and research records in medical/nursing notes and trial documentation.

Applicants must be a registered adult nurse with evidence of continuing professional development. You should have extensive experience of clinical research in haematology within the NHS or a strong haematology clinical background with an interest in developing research skills. You will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to organise and prioritise your workload, and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team while managing a patient caseload across several Haematology research studies

OHCT sits within the Haematology Directorate, the team run and manage over 200 trials at any one time and cover all solid tumours and haematological malignancy and non-malignant diseases.

We have a dedicated team running the early phase studies and part of ECMC which is based in the clinical research facility.