Research Sister

The post holder will assist and support the department in the effective recruitment and co-ordination of patients entered into complex research studies whilst taking overall responsibility for the day to day running of epidemiology and less complex treatment trials. The post is intended to support the Trust trial portfolio, across all specialties including but not limited to oncology, haematology, gastroenterology, cardiovascular. Responsibilities to include:

• identifying patients through screening of notes/ histologies/MDT's;
• participating in the informed consent
• process; co-ordinating patient's treatment and FU; supporting and monitoring patients;
• collecting data and data entry
  
  The post holder will have experience of working in Clinical Research or the ability demonstrate a real passion for research. You must be flexible and hard working with the ability to manage your workload effectively to cope with tight deadlines and conflicting demands.
Enthusiasm, intelligence and a patient centred approach are essential as is being an excellent team member and having a proactive can-do attitude.

You will be line managed by the Band 7 Team Lead Research Sister but work closely with Consultants, Registrars and the wider MDT. You will also work closely with the Research and Innovation Team to promote the importance of clinical research across the Trust. The team carry out a variety clinical research/ portfolio studies from academic observational to commercial interventional trials, they pride themselves on offering an extra layer of support for their patients while giving them access to ground breaking discoveries and treatments. As a team we are positive , proactive, kind and inclusive and that is reflected in excellent staff survey results.