Research Nurse/Trial Practitioner

Research Nurse/Trial Practitioner
London: Sarah Cannon Research Institute/ Private Care @ Guys (Satellite Site)
Working Hours: Full time:37.5hrs per week (Monday – Friday)(9am-5pm)
Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract
Salary: competitive (DOE) plus Benefits

We’re looking for a Research Nurse/Trial Practitioner to join us at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) currently rated “Good” by the CQC. Flexibility required to work at our London Bridge Satellite site as required.

We are a world-leading clinical trials facility specialising in the development of new therapies such as targeted and precision medication for cancer patients.

As a Research Nurse/Trial Practitioner you will plan, implement, and evaluate expert research care and provide support to patients attending the Sarah Cannon Research Institute who have been or have the potential to be recruited onto a clinical trial program.

The Research Nurse/ Trial Practitioner will play a key role in ensuring that any research undertaken within the department safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in conjunction with other clinical and non-clinical members of the team. The Research Nurse/ Trial Practitioner will develop strong working relationships with the study investigators working together to ensure patient safety.

The Research Nurse/ Trial Practitioner will support the recruitment of patients and ensure high quality early phase clinical studies are being run within our facility. This will require the research nurse to work flexibly across the Sarah Cannon teams to ensure the successful working of the clinical research facility. They will also act as the patient’s key worker providing support and assistance as required while also assisting in the co-ordination and management of a portfolio of translational clinical research.

The post holder will take responsibility for supervising and monitoring the expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities used in these trials.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.  

What you’ll bring:

• NMC current registration (if a Registered Nurse)
• A Registered Nurse or Clinical Trial Practitioner with at least 3 year of experience in research and trials coordination, including early phase trials
• Oncology Trials experience or Clinical Trials experience
• Patient assessment and phlebotomy skills

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Research Nurse/Trial Practitioner at Sarah Cannon Research Institute you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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