Research Nurse - BAND 6

Minimum 30 hours/4 days a week (or Full-time, 37.5 hrs). Fixed Term 12-month post, Sutton, + Primarily work under the supervision of the Senior Research Nurses or Lead Research Nurse within the Head and Neck research team at Sutton, playing a key role in the day-to-day running of clinical trials within the Trust.
+ Central to the role are the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering a clinical trial.
+ Working closely with the principal investigator and members of the multidisciplinary team, to support patients who choose to participate in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients' keyworker., + To coordinate arrangements required for patients undergoing specialist investigations as part of the research protocol.
+ To assess the patient prior to trial treatment, monitor the patient receiving trial treatment and follow the patient up on completion of trial treatment as required by protocol.
+ To collect and accurately record data in accordance with requirements of the trial protocol.
+ To participate in the design and preparation of research protocols, patient information sheets and other documentation associated with clinical trials, ensuring that these are reviewed and updated as required.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Research Nurse to join our supportive and dedicated Head and Neck Research team at Sutton site.
The Head and Neck Unit at The Royal Marsden is one of the largest of its kind in Europe and is one of the largest research teams within the trust. It is recognised worldwide for its strength in diagnosing and treating cancers of the head and neck. The Royal Marsden has now also become the world's first International Centre for Recurrent Head & Neck Cancer (IReC). IReC has an ambitious aim to create a centre of excellence and set international standards in the curative treatment, palliation, and supportive care of recurrent head and neck cancers.
The successful applicant will work as part of the team, managing a portfolio of head and neck oncology studies, and contributing to the pioneering research delivered from this unit. They will also fulfil the role of keyworker for patients enrolled on clinical trials, ensuring optimal communication and high standards of patient care in accordance with the principles of GCP.
The Trust is committed to developing and delivering excellent customer focused service by treating patients, their families, friends, carers and staff with professionalism, respect, and dignity. We also offer the opportunity to further your studies at a hospital that has been at the forefront of innovation in research for decades., The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.