An exciting opportunity has arisen within Swansea Bay UHB for a Band 6 Research Nurse to become part of the Cancer Research Delivery Team . The post holder will be required to work acrossall hospital sites within health board.

The post holder will contribute to the assessment and management of the care pathways for patients participating in cancer clinical trials. This will include the recruitment, education, monitoring of trial patients, the collection and documentation of accurate data and collection and preparation of biological samples.

We are looking to recruit a qualified nurse with experience in cancer and clinical trials with an interest in Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy administration and good verbal and written communication as well as good attention to detail.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and well organised individual to work within the Cancer Research Delivery Team at Singleton Hospital Swansea Bay UHB.The post holder will be required to support the co-ordination of an agreed portfolio of research studies across Swansea Bay UHB.The successful candidate will:- Identify and recruit patients for cancer research studies- Provide information and support for those involved in research studies- Maintain research databases in accordance with the relevant research protocols- Produce high quality data collection- Conduct follow-up visits according to study protocols- Applicants would be expected to work across all sites within SBUHB

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a capable, enthusiastic and well organised individual to work within the Cancer Institute Research Delivery TeamThe post holder will be required to support the co-ordination of an agreed portfolio of research studies across SBUHB health board. The successful candidate will:- Identify and recruit patients for cancer research studies- Provide information and support for those involved in research studies- Maintain research databases in accordance with the relevant research protocols- Produce high quality data collection - Conduct follow-up visits according to study protocols The role is being advertised as a Band 6 Research Nurse. Applicants would be expected to work across all sites within SBUHB

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

As per the attached Job Description

- Identify and recruit patients for cancer research studies- Provide information and support for those involved in research studies- Maintain research databases in accordance with the relevant research protocols- Produce high quality data collection - Conduct follow-up visits according to study protocols

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Desirable

• Knowledge of cancer clinical trials

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of caring for cancer patients in an NHS setting
• Knowledge of the clinical trials process

Desirable

• Knowledge of clinical trial approval processes
• Awareness of research legislation and Good Clinical Practice guidlines

Experience

Essential

• Experience of previous patient and multi disciplinary team contact within working environment
• Experience of working in an NHS setting

Desirable

• Experience of working at a Band 5 level in a relevant clinical or health research setting with patient contact

Skills

Essential

• Manage own workload
• Organisational skills
• Knowledge of IT, window based applications and keyboard skills

Desirable

• Venepuncture skills/willingness to be trained
• Database management

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Cancer Institute Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA

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