In this position, the Senior Research Nurse will collaborate closely with the principal investigator and multidisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for patients involved in clinical trials. Responsibilities also include assessing and evaluating ongoing research projects, facilitating communication with pharmaceutical sponsors, and ensuring that all research activities comply with the Trust's regulatory requirements. The role offers the chance to contribute to pioneering lung cancer treatments within a dynamic and respected clinical setting.
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Research Nurse post within the Lung Unit working in our Chelsea site. The role will provide opportunities and exposure to the whole clinical research portfolio working alongside experts in medical oncology and clinical research nursing. We are a highly regarded busy multidisciplinary team performing both clinical and research work and are seen as pioneers in managing lung cancer cancer treatment.
The experienced research nurse works as a self-directed practitioner, with a key role to play in the organisation and management of clinical trials within the Trust. These trials may be related to anti-cancer treatment (e.g. chemotherapy, radiotherapy, biological therapy, gene therapy or surgery), symptom management or some other aspect of cancer care, such as screening. Central to the role are the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering a clinical trial. Working closely with the principal investigator and members of the multidisciplinary team, s/he will support patients who choose to participate in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients' advocate. S/he will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of a clinical research portfolio, collaborating with key personnel to ensure continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials.
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For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- To assess and evaluate the progress of on-going clinical trials and research undertaken in the unit, maintaining an accurate account of the status of the projects and to regularly update the department on the status.
- To assist with the organisation and implementation of clinical trials, and liaising closely with the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate a co-ordinated approach to patient care.
- To ensure that proposed research projects for which the post-holder has responsibility are registered and reviewed by the Trusts R & D department and Research Ethics Committee (REC) prior to commencement and that updates and amendments are reported in a timely fashion.
- To liaise with pharmaceutical sponsors regarding feasibility and implementation aspects of proposed clinical trials.
- To liaise with the multidisciplinary team to promote and oversee the appropriate referral and recruitment of patients to research trials within the unit for which the post holder has a designated responsibility.
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