Job summaryWe have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual, who enjoys a challenge, to join our expanding Oncology research team at UHNM. The role will include facilitating the delivery of commercial and non-commercial research trials in Oncology within the Research department/division, and to integrate with the existing research team to further develop skills within research, contributing to improving and changing the future care of patients
We are seeking a confident and experienced senior registered healthcare professional, with experience in Oncology Research to act as an ambassador for promoting research utilisation and best practice, as well as liaising with all healthcare and research professionals to provide the best possible specialist care for their patients within the division, and wider specialities when needed.
Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant will work as an Oncology Lead Research Practitioner within an established management team, which involves recruiting patient participants into clinical trials, carrying out trial activity in line with the ethically approved protocol and in accordance with legislation. You will provide leadership skills and specialist knowledge to manage the running of oncology clinical research trials, support allied healthcare professionals and staff members to deliver on a wide range of clinical trials. You will be responsible for meeting the clinical research delivery of oncology related trials, and for continuing, supporting and raising recruitment into a wide range of NIHR portfolio studies, including commercial and non-commercial studies. You will work closely within the multi-disciplinary and interact with the wider research team, ensuring a smooth delivery of care to patients entered into clinical trials.
Applications are open for those who have proven Oncology Research experience, management/leadership skills and be enthusiastic, flexible and committed to the provision of excellent standards of care, a good communicator, and motivated to build on existing professional development.
This is a 12-month secondment/fixed term opportunity.
Previous applicants need not to apply
About usUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job responsibilitiesplease see the attached job description and person specification for further details or use the contact details below to contact Manvir Kaur
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- oCurrent NMC registration (Adult RN1/ RNA) (Nurses only). Or to be accredited on the AHCS Accredited Register for CRPs and to maintain continued registration (CRPs only).
- oDegree or Diploma in Nursing (Nurses only) or Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Research or Life sciences (CRPs only)
- oCurrent ICH-GCP certificate
- oInformed Consent training
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable- oPost-graduate qualification with a research methodology element
ExperienceEssential- oMinimum of three years' post registration clinical experience in an acute NHS environment
- oSubstantial experience in Oncology or Haematology nursing/ equivalent experience (CRPs only)
- oExperience of supervision and mentoring junior members of staff and students
- oAn understanding of research governance and quality assurance processes
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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). 
