University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Lead Research Practitioner
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Oncology Lead Research Practitioner Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual, who enjoys a challenge, to join our expanding Oncology research team at UHNM. The role will include facilitating the delivery of commercial and non-commercial research trials in Oncology within the Research department/division, and to integrate with the existing research team to further develop skills within research, contributing to improving and changing the future care of patients.
We are seeking a confident and experienced senior registered healthcare professional, with experience in Oncology Research to act as an ambassador for promoting research utilisation and best practice, as well as liaising with all healthcare and research professionals to provide the best possible specialist care for their patients within the division, and wider specialities when needed.
The successful applicant will work as an Oncology Lead Research Practitioner within an established management team, which involves recruiting patient participants into clinical trials, carrying out trial activity in line with the ethically approved protocol and in accordance with legislation. You will provide leadership skills and specialist knowledge to manage the running of oncology clinical research trials, support allied healthcare professionals and staff members to deliver on a wide range of clinical trials. You will be responsible for meeting the clinical research delivery of oncology related trials, and for continuing, supporting and raising recruitment into a wide range of NIHR portfolio studies, including commercial and non-commercial studies. You will work closely within the multi-disciplinary and interact with the wider research team, ensuring a smooth delivery of care to patients entered into clinical trials.
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Applications are open for those who have proven Oncology Research experience, management/leadership skills and be enthusiastic, flexible and committed to the provision of excellent standards of care, a good communicator, and motivated to build on existing professional development.
This is a 12-month secondment/fixed term opportunity. Previous applicants need not to apply.
About University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
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All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Manvir Kaur
- Job title: Research Governance Manager
- Email address: Manvir.Kaur@uhnm.nhs.uk
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