About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 8a Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Clinical Research within the GI and Lymphoma team. The post holder will be working with the multi-disciplinary team in the GI and Lymphoma unit at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton and Chelsea. We are a highly regarded busy multidisciplinary team performing both clinical and research work and are seen as pioneers in managing GI and Lymphoma treatment. The ANPR is a highly experienced oncology nurse who will work autonomously or with medical colleagues, demonstrating highly developed specialist knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and management of cancer research participants. The ANPR will work as an integral member of the research multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate research and service requirements are achieved in line with both the RMH divisional and Trust level strategies.
The successful applicant should have a flexible approach to their duties and the ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently. In addition; excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and being supportive and open to new initiatives are particularly valued by the team.
What's in it for you?
Opportunities to develop your clinical and research skills. Continuous on-going learning with internal and external courses available. Flexible working arrangements available. Working as a highly valued member of the MDT.
Main duties of the job
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Clinical Research (ANPR) post provides an exciting opportunity to expand the research nurse role in line with other established advanced nursing roles both within the RMH Trust, nationally and internationally. The ANPR is a highly experienced oncology nurse who will work autonomously or with medical colleagues, demonstrating highly developed specialist knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and management of cancer research participants. Complex clinical management, strategic planning, education, research and audit are key components of the role in line with the national framework for advanced clinical practice. The post holder will exercise advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and safe clinical decision making in clinical care through physical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of research participants in accordance with regulatory frameworks, policy and laws governing clinical trials.The ANPR will work closely with principal and co-investigators and other members of the research team and, where appropriate, take on the sub-investigator role for clinical trials as delegated by the principal investigator and with the approval of the individual trial sponsors. There may also be a requirement to care for non-trial patients as directed by the clinical lead, to meet the demands of an expanding oncology service.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
To be professionally and legally accountable for all work undertaken and to practice at an advanced level of professional autonomy and accountability that is within national guidelines, Royal Marsden Trust policies, GCP and NMC Codes of Conduct. To act as a key worker to patients with cancer, providing continuity throughout the patient journey, both within the Royal Marsden and the wider referral network. To perform health assessments including obtaining a clinical history, conducting the physical examination and assessment of psychological well-being. To counsel patients, explain the rationale for clinical trials as well as the structure and the expectations required of patients entering clinical trials. To have knowledge and understanding of alternative non-trial treatments, facilitating the informed consent process. To consent patients to clinical trials, including non-CTIMP trials and selected CTIMP trials as delegated by the Principal Investigator and with the approval of the trial sponsor. To have adequate knowledge of trial and other supportive drugs pharmacology and be aware of possible drug interactions and contraindications, paying close attention to the inclusion and exclusion criteria for clinical trials. To review the inclusion and exclusion criteria for clinical trials, in conjunction with the principal and co-investigators, to ensure that patients entering clinical trials are eligible to do so. To prescribe trial drugs and supportive medications according to your approved scope of practice, as delegated by the Principal Investigator, with appropriate permission of the trial sponsor and in accordance with the clinical trial protocols, the Royal Pharmaceutical Societys (RPS) Single Competency Framework for All Prescribers (2018), the BNF and the RMH non-medical prescribing policy. To assess patients for treatment toxicities and grade appropriately according to the Common Toxicity Criteria.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
First level NMC registration / Degree in relevant subject Relevant experience post First Level Registration in an acute setting and clinical research nursing MSc Advanced Practice or Evidence of Level 7 study working towards MSc in Advanced Practice and willingness to undertake required study to complete MSc studies. Teaching qualification/Experience Non - Medical prescribing or willingness to undertake Evidence of recent continued professional development
Desirable
Current ICH GCP Certificate Advanced Life Support/Immediate Life Support
Skills Abilities / knowledge Essential
Clear understanding of the role of Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Clinical Research and the associated responsibility and accountability. In depth knowledge of clinical research processes and governance. Experience of assessing and managing acute medical problems. Evidence of clinical leadership. Clear understanding of the role of Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Clinical Research and the associated responsibility and accountability. Experience of working autonomously and as part of a team. Evidence of project management skills and ability to develop a service. Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives Ability to communicate with others at all levels in the organisation Experience in delivering teaching programmes Evidence of negotiation and conflict management skills. Ability to work across professional boundaries Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives and incorporation of cultural values into practice. Good interpersonal skills with particular ability to show empathy and consideration for others. Good organisational and time management skills Evidence of innovative practice. Ability to make decisions, prioritises, and works under pressure. Ability to set and monitor standards. Well developed IT skills in word processing/data collection/internet.
Desirable
Experience in nurse led research. Experience in undertaking audit and management of change in practice related to audit results
Other Requirements Essential
Flexibility of working hours in order to meet service needs.
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 The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea
Chelsea
SW3 6JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)