Nursing - Research Nurse / AHP

The post holder will assist and support the department in the effective recruitment and co-ordination of patients entered into complex research studies whilst taking overall responsibility for the day to day running of epidemiology and less complex treatment trials. The post is intended to support the Trust trial portfolio, across all specialties including but not limited to oncology, haematology, gastroenterology, cardiovascular. Responsibilities to include:

• identifying patients through screening of notes/ histologies/MDT's;
• participating in the informed consent process;
• co-ordinating patient's treatment and FU; supporting and monitoring patients;
• collecting data and data entry
Working for your organisation You will be line managed by the Band 7 Team Lead Research Sister but work closely with Consultants, Registrars and the wider MDT. You will also work closely with the Research and Innovation Team to promote the importance of clinical research across the Trust. Our Poppy's Promise Commitment We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team - clinical or non-clinical - plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times. We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care. Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding. By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values - ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day., The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us. If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you. This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19. By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation. If successful, by completing the NHS Jobs application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.

The post holder will have experience of working in Clinical Research or the ability demonstrate a real passion for research. You must be flexible and hard working with the ability to manage your workload effectively to cope with tight deadlines and conflicting demands. Enthusiasm, intelligence and a patient centred approach are essential as is being an excellent team member and having a proactive can-do attitude.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.


• Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
• NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
• Contract 18 month secondment (please ensure you have obtained permission to be released from your current manager as per the policy)
• Hours 18.75 hours per week, Monday - Friday