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Research Nurse/AHP (part time)

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare

Requirements

  • Ideally the post holder will have recent 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
  • Visits to the department are highly encouraged prior to shortlisting

Responsibilities

  • The focus of this role will be to support the recruitment and follow up of patients in cancer and haematology studies, both academic and industry sponsored.
  • The role will involve identifying, screening, consenting, recruiting and conducting follow up with patients into many national clinical studies, as well as entering data onto spreadsheets and data collection forms.
  • The successful post holder will have overall day-to-day responsibility for the delivery of clinical protocols into non-interventional as well as more complex interventional academic and industry studies.
  • Some cross site working may be incorporated with this role.
  • You will be expected to attend local Clinical Research Network meetings as well Investigator meetings.
  • You will also be required to engage the clinical staff to facilitate recruitment into both simple and more complex clinical studies, often in quite stressful situations and at short notice.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Research Nurse/AHP role?

The primary focus of the Research Nurse/AHP role is to support the recruitment and follow-up of patients in cancer and haematology studies, including both academic and industry-sponsored clinical trials.

What qualifications or experience are preferred for this position?

Ideally, candidates should have recent experience working in Clinical Research or demonstrate a real passion for research.

Will there be opportunities for training in this role?

Yes, training will be provided to fulfill the role effectively.

Who will I report to in this position?

You will be line managed by the Band 7 Team Lead Research Sister.

Will I be working alone or as part of a team?

You will work closely with Consultants, Registrars, the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), and the Research and Innovation Team to promote clinical research across the Trust.

Are there any on-site requirements before applying?

Yes, visits to the department are highly encouraged prior to shortlisting.

What type of work can I expect to do on a day-to-day basis?

Day-to-day duties may include identifying, screening, consenting, recruiting patients, conducting follow-ups, and entering data onto spreadsheets and data collection forms.

Is there a possibility of cross-site working?

Yes, some cross-site working may be incorporated into this role.

Will I need to attend meetings as part of this job?

Yes, you will be expected to attend local Clinical Research Network meetings as well as Investigator meetings.

What kind of environment should I expect while working in this role?

You may often work in stressful situations and at short notice when engaging clinical staff to facilitate recruitment into clinical studies.

Science & Healthcare
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5001-10,000
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Mission & Purpose

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute hospital services for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. The Trust runs the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury.