About this role
Job summary Job Summary The Team One Oncology Research Team is recruiting!
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Oncology Research Nurse to join our clinical research team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Oncology studies and improve outcomes for patients participating in clinical trials. It is a full time position (1.0 WTE), with a permanent contract and the post will be based at St James Hospital.
The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and delivery of the Oncology Research Portfolio. The main tasks are: - Coordinating and managing Oncology clinical trials. - Supporting and mentoring junior staff members. - Screen, recruit, consent, and support patients participating in research studies. - Treatment delivery of IMP and conducting the Follow up. - Leading the Clinical Trials.
Chemotherapy competency is highly desirable or a willingness to work towards this.
In addition of being responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety, and patient satisfaction are to a very high standards, compliance with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and national guidance and legislation is required.
If you are interested in the post, we would like to encourage you to contact the recruiting manager for an informal discussion.
Main duties of the job Why you should join our Team We deliver clinical trials across a diverse range of cancer sites, including Lung, Melanoma, Renal, Bladder, Prostate, Head & Neck and Neuro-Oncology. We are a dynamic, supportive team and offering the opportunity to expand skills and knowledge in Oncology.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Amy Humphries Position: Senior Research Nurse Email: [email protected]
What you will bring to the role We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual who can bring enthusiasm for research, excellent patient-centred care, and strong organisational skills to the role. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, communicate effectively with patients and colleagues, and manage competing priorities within a busy clinical research environment. The post holder will be working within a busy clinical research department with a large portfolio of studies within Lung, Melanoma, Neuro-Oncology, Renal, Bladder, Prostate and Head & Neck. A proactive approach, attention to detail, commitment to high-quality data collection, and a passion for improving patient outcomes through clinical research are essential. Experience in Oncology or clinical trials would be highly valued, alongside a willingness to continue developing professionally within research practice. Chemotherapy competency is highly desirable or a willingness to work towards this. The post holder will be required to work alongside industry partners, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments, attending regional and national meetings as required..
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)