Candidates should possess effective organisational skills, have BMT experience, and be prepared for a new challenge. The position offers opportunities to gain research experience while maintaining clinical skills, with flexible working hours from 08:00 to 18:00. This is an excellent role for those looking to develop their expertise in clinical research within a vibrant and supportive team environment.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated paediatric research nurse to join our dynamic research nursing team within the Bone Marrow Transplant speciality on a full-time permanent contract. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who is willing to learn and gain expertise in clinical research and in this exciting area of medicine.
The Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Unit has the largest paediatric Stem Cell Transplant (SCT) programme in Europe, providing a comprehensive SCT service including autologous and allogeneic procedures for patients with Haematology, Oncology, Immunology, Metabolic disease, Rheumatology and Gastroenterology diseases. The unit carries out approximately 100 transplant episodes per year, pioneered reduced intensity conditioning for children with genetic disorders and is at the forefront in developing national and international transplant protocols as well as novel indications for transplant. Additionally, the unit has a world-class programme of translational research focused on 3 main areas: reducing the intensity of the conditioning drugs used before BMT, cell therapy to improve immunity after BMT, and gene therapy for leukaemia.
As one of the Band 6 research nurses based in the trust, you will work alongside the band 7 research nurse leading and coordinating the delivery of the BMT speciality research portfolios. Working clinically with the team you will promote high standards of both patient care and research practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated paediatric nurse with BMT experience. You must have effective organisational skills and be looking for a new and exciting challenge. You should demonstrate the ability to manage your own workload and to work as part of a team. This post offers excellent opportunities in gaining research experience with flexible working hours with the opportunity to maintain your clinical skills, while being supported by an experienced team of research nurses.
The core working hours will be: 08.00-18.00 hours.
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