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Paediatric Clinical Trials Research Nurse

Employer
HCA UK SCRI
Location
London
Salary
£35673 - £40401 per annum
Closing date
19 Sep 2017

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Sector
Nursing Children, Nurse Research
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

HCA Healthcare UK - World's largest private acute and complex care hospital group and winners of 'The Best Private Healthcare provider 2016' and 'Best International Cancer Services' provider 2016

Sarah Cannon Research Institute is the first UK trials unit outside of the NHS that has the ability to offer new anti-cancer drugs in clinical trials. As a dedicated trials unit, we are focused on fast study set-ups to offer patients' rapid access to new investigational drug therapies. Most importantly we are open for both private and NHS patients. We are now working in conjunction with other HCA Healthcare facilities to support clinical trials. This first opportunity is at the Harley Street Clinic and will involve supporting paediatric clinical trials.

Job Description

We have an exciting new opportunity, the first of its kind at HCA Healthcare for an excellent Clinical Trials Research Nurse specialising in Paediatrics to join our team. This role will be based at the Harley Street Clinic and will be supported by our own team of clinical research nurses.

The post holder will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate expert research nursing care and provide support to paediatric patients attending The Harley Street Clinic who have been or have the potential to be recruited onto a clinical trial program.

The Research Nurse will play a key role in ensuring that any research undertaken within the department safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in conjunction with the other members of the team.

Hours: Full time (37.5 Hours), Monday - Friday. 09:00 - 17:30

Salary range is £35,673 - £40,401 per annum

This is a Permanent position.

Benefits: We'll look after you with our contribution pension scheme, the use of all HCA facilities for acute medical conditions, annual salary review, 25 days holiday each year and access to a fantastic flexible benefits scheme. We can also offer you a relocation packages if you are living outside of London or the UK. You can expect to be working in an environment that promotes the development of your skills and knowledge.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned care required by the clinical trials protocol to paediatric patients without direct supervision
  • Responsible for the co-ordination of on trial care, and follow up of paediatric patients within study requirements. The role will involve working closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams
  • Work autonomously to manage and coordinate own portfolio of clinical research within the department, whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Assist in clinical trials including venepuncture and cannulation of paediatric patients when necessary ensuring that they are carried out within the HCA's policies
  • Assist and advice staff, both registered and unregistered in the delivery of care to the paediatric patient
  • Evaluate paediatric patient eligibility for clinical trials/studies entry, co-ordinating pre-study tests, obtaining results and arranging appropriate appointments according to the research protocol.
  • Assist The Harley Street Clinic in managing incidents, accidents and complaints in accordance with Trust policies and procedures
  • Assist in the education and support of health care professionals to enable them to care for clinical trial paediatric patients and recruit to clinical trials where appropriate

Skills & Experience

  • Current NMC Registration
  • A Registered Nurse with experience in research and trials coordination, including early phase trials
  • Certificate in Oncology Nursing is preferable
  • Oncology Trials experience
  • Chemotherapy Competent
  • Experience in Paediatric Nursing is preferable

About The Individual

The successful candidate will be committed to providing exceptional patient centred care. They will work well in a team, showing respect, sharing information and supporting others as well as using their own initiative. Strong time management skills and a professional approach to work are essential.

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