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Extended roles within scope of professional practice relevant to the clinical area, e.g. central venous access devices, intravenous therapy, chemotherapy and blood products.
Job summaryAn exciting opportunity to join an established Oncology/Haematology Research Nurse team looking after children and young people within the Oncology/Haematology department who are participating in clinical trials. You will work alongside experienced specialist nurses coordinating the care of patients on early phase studies and also have responsibility for coordinating biological studies within the department. You will be part of a wide multi-disciplinary team but also work autonomously within the Research nurse team.
Main duties of the jobWork alongside the Research Sisters and assist in the co-ordination of Phase I / Phase II clinical trials. In conjunction with the Research Sisters they will provide specialist advice to patients, families and staff on a child's care during a Phase I or Phase II trial.
Provide advice for nursing staff on research aspects of phase III clinical trials and facilitate psychosocial focused add-on studies within phase III trials.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive records for data derived from research studies in both written and electronic format where necessary.
Maintain high standards of research governance.
Co-ordinate biological studies work within the Trust and co-ordinate pharmacokinetic studies within the Haematology Oncology Department.
Participate in the line management of Junior Staff within department.
Provide education and training on issues relating to clinical trials for the MDT independently and in conjunction with other Research team staff.
About usBirmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential - RSCN/RN ( child) with experience within a Haematology/ Oncology setting
- Paediatric Oncology Course or equivalent
- NMC Current registration
Knowledge and Nature of Experience Essential - At least 2 years Paediatric Haematology / Oncology experience at Band 5
- Extended roles within scope of professional practice relevant to the clinical area, e.g. central venous access devices, intravenous therapy, chemotherapy and blood products
- Meticulous record keeping skills
- GCP awareness
Desirable - Venipuncture competent or Willingness to develop
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential - RSCN/RN ( child) with experience within a Haematology/ Oncology setting
- Paediatric Oncology Course or equivalent
- NMC Current registration
Knowledge and Nature of Experience Essential - At least 2 years Paediatric Haematology / Oncology experience at Band 5
- Extended roles within scope of professional practice relevant to the clinical area, e.g. central venous access devices, intravenous therapy, chemotherapy and blood products
- Meticulous record keeping skills
- GCP awareness
Desirable - Venipuncture competent or Willingness to develop
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details Employer nameBirmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
AddressBirmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website Job summaryAn exciting opportunity to join an established Oncology/Haematology Research Nurse team looking after children and young people within the Oncology/Haematology department who are participating in clinical trials. You will work alongside experienced specialist nurses coordinating the care of patients on early phase studies and also have responsibility for coordinating biological studies within the department. You will be part of a wide multi-disciplinary team but also work autonomously within the Research nurse team.
Main duties of the jobWork alongside the Research Sisters and assist in the co-ordination of Phase I / Phase II clinical trials. In conjunction with the Research Sisters they will provide specialist advice to patients, families and staff on a child's care during a Phase I or Phase II trial.
Provide advice for nursing staff on research aspects of phase III clinical trials and facilitate psychosocial focused add-on studies within phase III trials.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive records for data derived from research studies in both written and electronic format where necessary.
Maintain high standards of research governance.
Co-ordinate biological studies work within the Trust and co-ordinate pharmacokinetic studies within the Haematology Oncology Department.
Participate in the line management of Junior Staff within department.
Provide education and training on issues relating to clinical trials for the MDT independently and in conjunction with other Research team staff.
About usBirmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential - RSCN/RN ( child) with experience within a Haematology/ Oncology setting
- Paediatric Oncology Course or equivalent
- NMC Current registration
Knowledge and Nature of ExperienceEssential - At least 2 years Paediatric Haematology / Oncology experience at Band 5
- Extended roles within scope of professional practice relevant to the clinical area, e.g. central venous access devices, intravenous therapy, chemotherapy and blood products
- Meticulous record keeping skills
- GCP awareness
Desirable - Venipuncture competent or Willingness to develop
Person Specification
QualificationsEssential - RSCN/RN ( child) with experience within a Haematology/ Oncology setting
- Paediatric Oncology Course or equivalent
- NMC Current registration
Knowledge and Nature of ExperienceEssential - At least 2 years Paediatric Haematology / Oncology experience at Band 5
- Extended roles within scope of professional practice relevant to the clinical area, e.g. central venous access devices, intravenous therapy, chemotherapy and blood products
- Meticulous record keeping skills
- GCP awareness
Desirable - Venipuncture competent or Willingness to develop
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer detailsEmployer nameBirmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
AddressBirmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website