Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Clinical Trials Unit Urology Chelsea (CTUUC).

The team specialises in prostate, bladder, and urothelial cancers and works within a highly regarded, busy multidisciplinary team. Recognised as pioneers in the management of urological cancers, the team delivers both clinical care and innovative research.
The post holder will manage their own caseload of patients participating in clinical trials, with support from the wider research and clinical teams. Previous oncology experience is essential, and clinical research experience would be advantageous. Applicants must be educated to degree level or equivalent.
You will work in accordance with clinical trial guidelines and policies, ensuring high standards of practice and compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP). The successful candidate will demonstrate a flexible approach to their role, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication, administrative, and IT skills are essential, along with a positive attitude and openness to new initiatives. The role requires a self-directed practitioner who is able to motivate and support others.

The Benefits – What’s in it for you?

• Opportunities to further develop your clinical and research skills.
• Continuous professional development through internal and external learning opportunities.
• The opportunity to work as a valued member of a multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work under the supervision of the lead research nurse and has a key role to play in the day-to-day running of clinical trials within the Trust.  These trials may be related to anti-cancer treatment (e.g. chemotherapy, radiotherapy, biological therapy, immunotherapy 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, you will support patients who choose to participate in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients’ advocate.  An important aspect of the role is the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies.  The post holder will be involved in ensuring that any research undertaken within the department safeguards the wellbeing of the patients is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.