About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced nurse to join the Haematology and Oncology Research Team. Based at the MIDRU Building at Heartlands Hospital, the post also involves working across Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals.
The successful candidate will become part of a friendly, supportive, and professional cancer research team, managing a caseload of patients across a diverse portfolio of academic and commercial clinical trials. They will play a key role in delivering high-quality care to haematology and oncology patients through clinical research, leading the delivery of clinical trials and research projects in collaboration with patients, carers, multidisciplinary teams, and study sponsors.
As a key member of the research team, the post holder will facilitate patient participation in research by acting as a vital link between patients and innovative new treatments, helping to ensure that eligible patients have the opportunity to access cutting-edge therapies and contribute to the advancement of cancer care.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment. They will ensure that patient care and research activities are conducted in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), and all relevant regulatory requirements, while meeting the needs of both patients and the studies they support.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will play a key role in the delivery of a portfolio of clinical trials, ensuring that all study activities are conducted in accordance with approved protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP). Responsibilities will include undertaking a range of clinical and research-related procedures, such as patient assessment, recording vital signs, ECGs, cannulation, phlebotomy, and maintaining accurate, high-quality documentation. Throughout all aspects of the role, the post holder will ensure the rights, safety, dignity, and wellbeing of research participants are upheld.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will liaise closely with support services including pharmacy, laboratories, and imaging departments, as well as collaborating with haematology and oncology clinical teams and Principal Investigators to ensure the successful delivery of studies. They will work alongside senior research nurses to coordinate workload, support study set-up and delivery, and monitor trial progress, including regulatory and governance requirements.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main Duties Continued:
The successful candidate will also act as a role model for junior staff, providing guidance and support in research delivery and data management activities. They will demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred research, underpinned by a passion for advancing clinical research and a compassionate approach towards patients, carers, and colleagues.
To be successful in this role, you will be a Level 1 Registered Nurse with significant experience in an acute healthcare setting. Previous experience in clinical research is desirable but not essential.
In return, we offer excellent opportunities for continued professional development and the chance to join a dynamic, supportive, and high-performing clinical research team.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Registered level 1 Adult Nurse on the NMC register
Desirable
* Health care management / leadership qualification.
Experience Essential
* Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration * Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting /Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff * Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD * Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff * Experience of mentoring undergraduate students * Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department * Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice
Desirable
* Evidence of Research knowledge * Experience of clinical trials/ studies/ research coordination
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)