Job Description

The Haemato-oncology would like to provide the opportunity for appointing a Clinical Academic Nurse Researcher.

The clinical academic nurse researcher will be a highly experienced, knowledgeable nurse leader, who provides clinical, research and professional leadership in support of Haemato-Oncology research services.



The post will be divided into two elements, health sciences research and clinical service delivery for Haemato-Oncology Research.

The post holder will lead and be responsible for the delivery of effective nursing for a complex group of patients and their families, whilst they are undertaking clinical trials, ensuring compassionate and efficient care, and making certain the patient is always central to the service and how it is delivered. Supporting academic exploration of real-world problems in Haemato-Oncology, this role will provide research evaluating approaches to care delivery and outcomes, in order that we can learn and evolve our clinical practice.

For more information please contact:

Fiona Kinnaird, Lead Nurse for Clinical Research - Trust fiona.kinnaird@rmh.nhs.uk



As a Clinical Academic Nurse Researcher, the post holder will be expected to develop an independent research profile within Haemato-Oncology research also providing research expertise across the Clinical Research Directorate, and wider Trust.



The post holder will work with the Strategic Lead for Applied Health Research, Head of Clinical Research Delivery, Lead Nurse for Clinical Research -Trust, and Divisional Nurse Director for Cancer Services, to develop the research environment within the directorate, division, and the wider Trust by leading and supporting activities that build and develop research awareness, capability, and capacity in nursing



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.



For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed and Person Specification:



To provide a clear focus for research nursing, giving a highly visible and authoritative presence within the unit. To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and ensuring that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery whatever the setting.



To maintain a clinical case load.



Ensure research nurses work at an appropriate practice level, providing a specialist service and level of expertise in their specialist area ensure their interventions are timely and well documented.



Ensure research nurses offer all relevant patients a Holistic Needs Assessment at appropriate patient milestones, be responsible for this data collection and make sure that the HNA enables the research nurses to devise personalised care plans, ensuring patient's needs are met holistically.



Provide clinical research direction to the development and ongoing evaluation of the Haemato-Oncology research service