Research Nurse (Oncology)

Are you interested in becoming a Research Nurse within Oncology Research?

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen within the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust for an Oncology Research Nurse. The team are looking for a self-motivated, dynamic and adaptable individual who is clinically confident. The focus of this role will be to develop the individual nurse in the speciality of Oncology Research working with multiple tumour sites .

This post will provide an opportunity for the successful candidate to significantly develop their research/clinical skills and knowledge base.

Informal visits and discussions are actively encouraged., You will work across a range of research studies including investigational medication studies, observational research and clinical interventions as well as supporting and managing patients care within the Oncology Department.

Well-developed skills and experience in acute areas with an interest in developing your career in this specialised area will be an advantage, however, no research experience is necessary.

Under the direction of the Lead Consultants, Registrars, Research Doctors and Senior Research Nurses, you will participate in the recruitment and follow up of patients to research studies attending Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust You will be responsible for undertaking study related procedures (as appropriate) whilst adhering to the protocol. You will be responsible for the assessment, planning and on-going care and safety of the Oncology research participants and will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, referring patients for specialist care as needed. An important aspect of the role will be the maintenance of highly accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies. The post holder will be required to work autonomously with supervision and guidance of the Senior Research Nurses .

The position will enable the post holder to gain clinical knowledge and skills within the speciality by working closely with the consultants and specialist nurses in the clinical areas and with members of the multidisciplinary team throughout the trust. The post will allow development of both specialist oncology and research skills under the guidance of the oncology research teams. We are keen to invest in and develop our staff and a variety of training opportunities will be provided.