Job summary
Our large and busy cancer clinical trials team is seeking an experienced Research Nurse or Clinical Practice Facilitator to enhance and standardize our clinical practices, develop the roles of Research Nurse and Clinical Trial Practitioner (CTP), and support our professional development strategy.

You will be working predominantly in supporting Band 6 & 7 Research Nurses and CTPs within the Cancer Clinical Trials Unit. We are seeking someone with excellent clinical skills in oncology or haematology and clinical research who can work alongside staff to efficiently and effectively transfer this knowledge and skill set. You will be central in developing teaching & induction programmes, setting quality standards, responding to teaching opportunities as they occur in practice, and supporting the team with the NMC Revalidation and other accreditation processes. You will be working collaboratively with CPFs across the cancer division and wider Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dynamic team which has excellent scope for your professional development and to actively contribute to providing a positive patient experience.

Main duties of the job
Our large and busy cancer clinical trials team is seeking an experienced Research Nurse or Clinical Practice Facilitator to enhance and standardize our clinical practices, develop the roles of Research Nurse and Clinical Trial Practitioner (CTP), and support our professional development strategy.

You will be working predominantly in supporting Band 6 & 7 Research Nurses and CTPs within the Cancer Clinical Trials Unit. We are seeking someone with excellent clinical skills in oncology or haematology and clinical research who can work alongside staff to efficiently and effectively transfer this knowledge and skill set. You will be central in developing teaching & induction programmes, setting quality standards, responding to teaching opportunities as they occur in practice, and supporting the team with the NMC Revalidation and other accreditation processes. You will be working collaboratively with CPFs across the cancer division and wider Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dynamic team which has excellent scope for your professional development and to actively contribute to providing a positive patient experience.

About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
• Teaching course
• Honours degree (Level 3/ FHEQ Level 6) in health-related subject

Desirable

• Management training course/ leadership course

Experience
Essential

• Minimum 18 months experience in a practice development role/ clinical practice facilitator/ senior staff nurse (Band 6) with haematology/oncology experience.
• Experience in research delivery

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
• Demonstrates evidence of professional development
• Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
• Computer literacy

Communication
Essential

• Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats

Personal and People Development
Essential

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated portfolio
• Experience working as preceptor/ facilitator
• Reflective in Practice
• Prioritises own workload

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).