NHS Jobs • Guildford GU2 7XX
About this role
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Excellence in Research Implementation For a candidate, the appeal lies in the ability to deliver care with total precision and a focus on trial integrity. This role offers the space to ensure that every investigation is carried out to the highest standard, ensuring that research outcomes are robust and reliable. It is nursing at its most attentive; your diligence in the delivery of a protocol ensures that every patient interaction is safe and that the data gathered is of the highest quality. The satisfaction comes from knowing that your high standards of practice today are directly shaping the evidence base that will guide nursing care and treatment for oncology patients in the future. Research
Set-up and Delivery Study Coordination
Support the initial set-up and ongoing delivery of oncology research studies, ensuring all activities comply with ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and international regulations.
Patient Screening
Identify and screen potential subjects for research eligibility, proactively developing action plans to overcome any recruitment barriers.
Informed Consent
Lead/assist with the consent process by ensuring participants fully understand the voluntary nature of the trial, the procedures involved, and their right to withdraw at any time.
Investigation Management
Organise and facilitate all necessary clinical investigations required by the trial protocol, including the collection of measurements and accurate documentation.
Sample Oversight
Perform and assist with clinical tasks such as cannulation and phlebotomy, while overseeing the processing, centrifugation, and storage of blood samples. Clinical Care and
Patient Advocacy Specialist Support
Act as the primary point of contact for trial participants, providing individualised, evidence-based care and specialist clinical advice.
Protocol Adherence
Work with Principal Investigators to ensure the safe administration of trial treatments and medicines in strict accordance with study protocols.
Safety Monitoring
Identify, record, and report serious adverse events to the Principal Investigator and the R&D department to maintain participant safety.
Resource Coordination
Act as an educational and clinical resource for patients, relatives, and Trust staff, referring to other specialists as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Leadership and
Team Management Operational Support
Assist the Team Leader in managing the research team, ensuring the provision of high-quality, patient-focussed care across the department.
Staff Development
Facilitate the growth of junior staff (Band 5 and Band 4) through mentoring, coaching, and annual performance appraisals to build an effective team.
Role Modelling
Act as a clinical leader and advisor to less experienced staff, promoting a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement. Administration and
Professional Standards Data Integrity
Take responsibility for the accurate completion of Case Report Forms (CRFs) and maintain precise recruitment records for the R&D department.
Governance and Documentation
Maintain strict governance standards by ensuring all trial-related documentation, including Patient Information Sheets and GP correspondence, aligns with ethically approved versions.
Continuous Development
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research methodology and participate in clinical audits to ensure services remain safe and innovative.
Regulatory Compliance
Operate within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times, ensuring the highest standards of corporate governance, infection control, and confidentiality. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification to understand more about the opportunity this role presents you.