About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced registered nurse with oncology experience to join the busy research team. The post holder will be responsible for the care of research participants and trial data management. The post will require the deployment of administrative, analytical and interpersonal skills alongside an aptitude for securing multi-departmental and professional support for clinical trials through effective communication at all levels of the organisations involved. Established clinical nursing skills and expert communication is essential.
This is a 22.5 hours per week post.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Main duties of the job
Working closely clinical teams to oversee the development of research portfolios in line with strategic aims. Involve patients and relatives/carers in the process and management of clinical trials utilising established nursing skills. Act as a patient advocate, ensuring meaningful consent is given by all research participants. Have respect for patient confidentiality at all times. Acknowledge individual participant needs in spiritual, religious and cultural matters. Collection of body tissue, such as blood, tumour or urine. Storing and shipping of such tissue. Where appropriately qualified and delegated, prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training Essential
Registered Nurse/AHP Evidence of extensive post-registration CPD
Desirable
ICH Good Clinical Practice Teaching Qualification
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Essential
Evidence of ability to practice as a competent, autonomous practitioner Evidence of ability to work as part of a supportive team Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors Evidence of ability to manage time effectively Ability to collect research data Able to act as an advocate for service users Demonstrates an ability to communicate complex information to patients, family and carers in a manner appropriate to the situation
Desirable
Computer literate Knowledge of related Oncology /Haematology standard treatments currently available
Experience Essential
Understanding of professional nursing issues and NMC code of Practice Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements especially with regards to risk management Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality Recent and extensive experience in an acute setting Extensive experience working within clinical trials or oncology & haematology or other related environment in a health care setting
Desirable
Evidence of experience in managerial / leadership role Understanding of Research Governance Understanding of research process Previous experience in Oncology / Haematology Clinical
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)