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For full details of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description. In summary, the post holder will provide expert nursing care to patients enrolled into clinical trials at the Oxford BMT Research service. Specifically, this would include: Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care during participation in cell therapy clinical research trials (eg bone marrow transplant or CAR-T therapy trials) Manage own clinical workload and co-ordinate allocated clinical trials and research studies. Practice in compliance with the code of professional conduct, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions, or omissions, taking responsibility for clinical decisions where competent to do so. Demonstrate expert knowledge and skills in the management of clinical research participants. Utilise effective communication skills through a variety of methods, supporting participants in decision making in relation to study entry and participation. Deliver effective communication skills with colleagues both internally and/or externally, in verbal, non-verbal and written communication methods, adapting to changing parameters as required, which includes thorough accurate documentation in patient records as required. Learning, Respect, Delivery, Excellence, Compassion, Improvement Senior Research Nurse JD (Jan 2023) Provides and receives highly sensitive, complex or contentious information relating to participant involvement and care, and communicates information to participants, families or carers with respect, compassion and empathy Able to competently perform a range of clinical procedures as required as part of the research protocol, ensuring accurate data capture Participate in and ensure compliance with Informed Consent Procedures, acting within boundaries of own competency, research regulation and Trust policies/SOPs. Use own professional judgment identifying when to escalate and seek senior support/guidance. Lead the completion of administrative tasks, including feasibility, study set up, close out & archiving. Ensure compliance with agreed SOPs, across all team members. Ensure all necessary regulatory approvals are in place prior to approaching potential study participants. Work within the limits of the approved protocol and any approved amendments. Support the haematology ward, ambulatory care and day treatment unit staff in caring for these patients

To help organise and facilitate co-design workshops with community groups and individuals with lived experience of psychosis from Bangladeshi, Black African, and Black Caribbean backgrounds. Screening and recruitment of patients diagnosed with psychosis and patients at ultra high risk pf psychosis. This will involve speaking to referrers regularly, attending clinical team meetings, visiting community mental health teams, hospital wards, as well as home based treatment teams. There will be monthly recruitment targets for all studies. The post-holder will be joining a team of research assistants to help meet these targets. Completing eligibility screening assessments and seeking informed consent from patients. Carrying out the assessments for the trials. The trial patients will be assessed on a range of measures at a number of time points for each study. You will need to arrange these interviews and administer clinical interviews, assessment tasks, and self-report questionnaires. Participants will be seen in clinic settings or at home across a large geographical area. Patients are seen in multiple NHS trusts including: Oxford Health, Northamptonshire Healthcare, Berkshire Healthcare, and Central Northwest London (Milton Keynes). Assessments will be carried out blind (i.e. you should not know which condition thepatients have been randomised to). You will need to remind staff and patients not to tell you the allocation. And you will need to report if you have become unblinded. It will be crucial to maintain very high follow-up rates for the trial participants, meaning you will need excellent engagement skills. Good record-keeping will be needed, including updating medical records with trial progress and managing recruitment databases. Follow standard operational procedures for the trial and NHS Trust policy regarding safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children. Produce regular reports on the recruitment process and assessment Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

Co-ordinate and monitor the care of patients in clinical research studies and trials as follows: Act as an initial point of contact for patients on trials and studies. Participate in identifying potential patients for studies, which may include a variety of identification methods, for example attending MDT meetings and clinics as appropriate. Evaluate the eligibility of potential patients. Participate in informed consent, randomisation and treatment allocation as stipulated in the trial protocol. Provide general written and verbal information to patients and families on the conceptof clinical research and detailed information regarding the objectives, scientificrationale, treatment, investigations side effects and follow-up for individual studies. Manage a caseload of patients. Participate in decision making concerning treatment of patients on clinical studies in accordance with the study protocol. Disseminate information to other clinical teams as appropriate.

Due to the training required for this post it would suit someone who is planning to work in this area longer term. Please see attached job description for full details of the job. Please see fields above for main duties of the job

Provide nursing support support new studies or existing studies according to the required workload.Work flexibly in the team to make best use of their time, planning and organising patient visits.Clinical procedures include administration of study drug; venepuncture; height and weight measures, history taking and study specific examinations; and ensuring that the labelling, processing and storage of biological samples meets the necessary requirements of the research protocol in order to make certain that safe handling and quality is assured.The role includes collating data, reviewing NHS case records and ensuring patient suitability according to study entry criteria;Maintaining effective communication with research subjects and other members of the multidisciplinary/research team; Providing ongoing advice and information to study participants and where indicated in a protocol, obtain informed consent on behalf of the Principal Investigator of each study, in order to facilitate effective informed consent.

Be professionally accountable for assessment of the patients needs, and the development, implementation and evaluation of planned care, demonstrating a collaborative approach through effective communication and decision-making between the multi-professional team, patients and significant others. Demonstrate expert knowledge and skills in the management of the changing health care needs of the patient, responding to changes promptly and appropriately and developing specialised plans of care/ follow relevant protocols in collaboration with other senior nurses/medical staff. Develop and strengthen interpersonal relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team thereby ensuring a good team spirit and collaborative and holistic working practices To demonstrate understanding follow trust procedures and inform senior staff of any safeguarding concerns as per hospital policy Identify and discuss nursing / patient needs with multi disciplinary team, patients, and carers, assisting colleagues in patient care where appropriate Contribute toward Triage projects, audits and quality initiatives as directed by the SENPs / Matron / Surgical Team Be accountable for some specific responsibilities that contribute toward the organisational and administrative work of the unit Ensure equipment supplies, disposables and staffing resources are used appropriately when implementing care and treatments Report untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or drug administration errors as detailed in departmental and Trust protocols and procedures Demonstrate ability to manage time, support, monitor and report difficulties experienced by junior staff to senior staff Demonstrate an awareness of local / Trust policies and procedures and ability to educate, support and supervise staff in implementation Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of local, divisional, organizational and governmental policies and agendas identifying implications for patient care, staff management and budgetary targets Person Specification Essential Registered Nurse Evidence of ongoing professional development Mentorship qualification Experience in an acute healthcare setting Experience managing staff Excellent written communication skills Desirable Diploma or degree Specialist experience, knowledge and skills in General Surgery Experienced in venepuncture & cannulation Management or leadership training Emergency Care experience

Responsible for the management and Coordination of the Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) research study across the Thames Valley and UK wide Co-ordinate recruitment of participants while incorporating collection of confidential patient information and samples to be dispatched to the genetic laboratory Liaise with the Chief Investigator (C.I) and assigned Research Nurse Ensure all paper and electronic study documentation, including regulatory and approval documents, contracts and finance, staff certification, training and case report forms, are filed in the trial master files (TMF) The TMF being kept up to date at all times for monitoring and audit purposes. Work at all times in accordance with The International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP).

The unit is committed to teaching/training and providing evidence-based care. Being involved in research for adolescent inpatient care will be a vital part of the role. The team offers a comprehensive induction package and training programme for all new staff including a bespoke week of adolescent mental health teaching, PBS training and a 3 day DBT skills based training. Please review the job description for further information about this role. If you'd like more information about the role, the team or the unit, please get in contact with Tom Lankester, Ward Manager on tom.lankester@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or 01865 901400.

Please review the attached job description and person specification for a full overview of the role responsibilities.

This post is central to the successful delivery of major new research trials. Screening and recruitment of patients diagnosed with psychosis and patients at ultra high risk pf psychosis. This will involve speaking to referrers regularly, attending clinical team meetings, visiting community mental health teams, hospital wards, as well as home based treatment teams. There will be monthly recruitment targets for all studies. The post-holder will be joining a team of research assistants to help meet these targets. Completing eligibility screening assessments and seeking informed consent from patients. Carrying out the assessments for the trials. The trial patients will be assessed on a range of measures at a number pf time points for each study. You will need to arrange these interviews and administer clinical interviews, assessment tasks, and self-report questionnaires. Participants will be seen in clinic settings or at home across a large geographical area. Patients are seen in multiple NHS trusts including: Oxford Health, Northamptonshire Healthcare, Berkshire Healthcare, and Central Northwest London (Milton Keynes). Although some assessments may take place remotely, it is likely there will be extensive travel which would be facilitated by having valid driving licence, and access to own or other independent means of transport. Assessments will be carried out blind (i.e. you should not know which condition the patients have been randomised to). You will need to remind staff and patients not to tell you the allocation. And you will need to report if you have become unblinded. It will be crucial to maintain very high follow-up rates for the trial participants, meaning you will need excellent engagement skills. Good record-keeping will be needed, including updating medical records with trial progress and managing recruitment databases. You will need to follow standard operational procedures for the trial and NHS Trust policy regarding safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children. You will need to produce regular reports on the recruitment process and assessments. Brief clinical reports will need to be written based on the trial assessments. Any adverse events will need to be reported to the team. You need to regularly enter and check data in the electronic databases. Attendance at supervision will be expected, and at appropriate research team meetings. There are a number of experimental and clinical trials being run in the research team. The postholder will be expected to contribute as appropriate. There will also be opportunities to assist clinical psychologists in elements of clinical work. Administrative duties related to the project. Other duties appropriate to the grade as directed by the grant-holders. Work within the guidelines set out by the Data Protection Act, the Code of Ethics, and with full understanding of confidentiality issues. Contribute towards consistent and safe practices by being aware of and adhering to all the relevant Trust policies and procedures. Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.

Collect and maintain data and study documentation (including site files), where appropriate in a systematic manner and ensure accurate data entry in accordance with the legislation and guidelines governing research in the UK, ensuring the confidential storage of data at all times Provide written reports regarding the progress of the research to the research team.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities Operational management, including financial management and business development Co-develop and be responsible for the operational delivery of the research group strategy alongside the consultants / researchers. Manage, collate, maintain and monitor existing research, publications and audit activities and outputs of the research group. Seek out and support research opportunities in a bid to increase the numbers of new trials undertaken within the group and in collaboration with other units and external organisations. Provide overall financial management of the research unit budget, and effective management of individual clinical trial budgets, including financial reporting as required. Act as an authorising signatory for the research budget within limits agreed. Manage finances and developing systems in compliance with the relevant standing financial instructions. Work with external groups to ensure that research activity is promoted externally and internally with relevant stakeholders. Identify gaps in procedure, policy, information and staff knowledge relevant to research within the area of responsibility and devise appropriate systems to fill them and improve performance. Attend and represent the group at relevant meetings. Ensure facilities and other resources are available to meet service needs, including analysing and managing space requirements Build alliances and working partnerships. Observe and comply with the relevant policies and procedures for health and safety ensuring the environment in which you and your staff work is safe, clean and tidy. Comply with standard infection control precautions to prevent or minimise the spread of micro-organisms and communicable diseases to patients, staff and surrounding community. Clinical research management Ensure that all clinical trials are delivered in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, relevant Standard Operating Procedures, and relevant legislation and governance. Ensure performance against external NIHR benchmarks and internal metrics. Conduct feasibility assessments on all research proposals in line with the group research strategy prior to site selection, providing expert advice to the consultants / researchers. Be responsible for the prompt set-up of clinical research, trouble-shooting to prevent delays. Oversee the collection and entry of data into relevant case report forms and into trial databases in a timely manner, and the correct updating of the data validation tool to record patient visits and raise correct invoices in a timely manner. Lead on the development and implementation of procedures to ensure continued streamlining and efficient delivery of all clinical trials within the portfolio. Meet with the administrative, operational, clinical and consultant colleagues regularly to ensure efficient management of the trials running, providing support and advice on logistical issues. Attend meetings with outside organisations, including academic and commercial partners, to support / advise when hosting and / or managing multi-centre trials. Oversee and be responsible for full cost recovery from the delivery of hosted trials in particular for commercial trials during the national contract value review process and local costing stage. Understand and utilise costing methodology for non-commercial trials (AcoRD). Be the named group archivist for all trial related documentation. Have oversight of the coordination of safety review for all trials within the portfolio and ensure systems meet sponsor and regulatory requirements. Supervise the group portfolio including overseeing feasibility, protocol development, submissions, design of databases and study amendments. People management and leadership Line manage the administrative and operational team of the research unit, providing expertise and guidance (trial coordinators and trial administrators). Be responsible for the co-ordination of annual and all other leave for research staff ensuring minimal disruption to the service provided by this team to patients and the wider Clinical Research Directorate. Promote a safe working environment and carry out staff assessments in line with occupational health policies. Identify workforce requirements with the appropriate skill mix to meet the team objectives and responsibility for the recruitment processes within the team. Take the lead for performance and conduct issues in their clinical research unit. Ensure staff are appraised annually, have clear objectives which link to department, care group or corporate objectives and a personal development plan Identify training and development needs of staff in line with unit and institutional objectives and ensure all new staff receive core and departmental induction. Ensure performance issues are dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner and follow the relevant disciplinary or capability procedures where formal action is necessary. Ensure that satisfactory systems are in place to maintain effective communication within your area and be responsible for ensuring that any communications systems are utilised. Observe and continually promote equal opportunities in compliance with the relevant policies on equality, diversity and dignity. Education and professional development To keep up to date with relevant statutory research or clinical developments for the management of clinical research ensuring timely and effective implementation of any required changes. To educate and update research team about current and forthcoming clinical trials; and to lead on the professional and educational development of administrative / operational staff. Participate in educational programmes, study days, courses, meetings or conferences as identified in the development plan, and deemed appropriate for their professional development by their line manager Lead on training, induction and orientation of administrative / operational staff in the unit. Take a leading role in supporting understanding of the historical and political context in which clinical research has developed and is currently being undertaken. Act as an expert resource to staff and consultants / researchers. Corporate contribution Participate in relevant meetings including study specific, role specific and wider team meetings as required with responsibility for taking and distributing minutes if required. Be an expert on the regulatory requirements for conducting clinical trials. Act as a champion of the Renal, skin & Melanoma clinical research unit and the wider The Royal Marsden, representing at national and international meetings and conferences as required. Contribute to supportive, invigorating, can-do culture.

Main Tasks and ResponsibilitiesClinical ResearchThe post holder will practice with knowledge, skills and behaviours which Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of participant careduring participation in clinical research visits. Manage workload and co-ordinate allocated clinical trials and research studies Assessing, planning & implementing care for clinical trial participants during research visits Practice in compliance with their code of professional conduct, being responsible andaccountable for their decisions, actions, or omissions. Utilise effective communication skills through a variety of methods, supporting participants indecision making in relation to clinical trial and study entry and participation. Utilise effective communication skills with colleagues both internally and/or externally, in verbal,non-verbal and written communication methods, adapting to changing parameters as required,which includes thorough accurate documentation in participants records as required Provide and receive highly sensitive, complex or contentious information relating to participantinvolvement and care, and communicates information to participants, families or carers withrespect, compassion and empathy Able to competently perform a range of clinical procedures as required as part of the researchprotocol, ensuring accurate data capture. Including: assisting with SARS-CoV-2 inoculations;collection, preparation and processing of biological samples; caring for and managing quarantineparticipants; assisting with participant pre-screening and screenings procedures; conductingClinical service lead:Research Matron (UO)Learning, Respect, Delivery, Excellence, Compassion, ImprovementResearch Nurse JD (DEC 2022)study follow-up visits Participate in and ensure compliance with Informed Consent Procedures, acting withinboundaries of own competency, research regulation and Trust policies/SOPs. Use own professional judgment identifying when to escalate and seek senior support/guidance Support the research team with all administrative tasks, including study set up includingcompletion of feasibility requests, as required Ensure all necessary regulatory approvals are in place prior to approaching potential studyparticipants Work within the limits of the approved protocol and any approved amendments For more details, please see the Job Description.

Main Tasks and ResponsibilitiesClinical ResearchThe post holder will practice with knowledge, skills and behaviours which Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of participant careduring participation in clinical research visits. Manage workload and co-ordinate allocated clinical trials and research studies Assessing, planning & implementing care for clinical trial participants during research visits Practice in compliance with their code of professional conduct, being responsible andaccountable for their decisions, actions, or omissions. Utilise effective communication skills through a variety of methods, supporting participants indecision making in relation to clinical trial and study entry and participation. Utilise effective communication skills with colleagues both internally and/or externally, in verbal,non-verbal and written communication methods, adapting to changing parameters as required,which includes thorough accurate documentation in participants records as required Provide and receive highly sensitive, complex or contentious information relating to participantinvolvement and care, and communicates information to participants, families or carers withrespect, compassion and empathy Able to competently perform a range of clinical procedures as required as part of the researchprotocol, ensuring accurate data capture. Including: assisting with SARS-CoV-2 inoculations;collection, preparation and processing of biological samples; caring for and managing quarantineparticipants; assisting with participant pre-screening and screenings procedures; conductingClinical service lead:Research Matron (UO)Learning, Respect, Delivery, Excellence, Compassion, ImprovementResearch Nurse JD (DEC 2022)study follow-up visits Participate in and ensure compliance with Informed Consent Procedures, acting withinboundaries of own competency, research regulation and Trust policies/SOPs. Use own professional judgment identifying when to escalate and seek senior support/guidance Support the research team with all administrative tasks, including study set up includingcompletion of feasibility requests, as required Ensure all necessary regulatory approvals are in place prior to approaching potential studyparticipants Work within the limits of the approved protocol and any approved amendments For more details, please see the Job Description.

The main role of this post is to provide scientific and technical support to all clinical departments that Imaging Physics group supports. The postholder will undertake the full range of duties within the section, assisting in the provision of highly specialised service. They will provide technical support for Quality Assurance programmes for a wide range of diagnostic radiology imaging, ultrasound and phototherapy equipment. They will develop procedures in supporting these services contributing service development and quality improvement.