*INTERNAL VACANCY*

This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within either of these Trusts, your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.

An opportunity has arisen for a registered professional Nurse or AHP to join our excellent Cancer/Haematology Research Team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

This is an 18-month secondment to cover an internal secondment. 

The post holder will have experience of working in Clinical Research or the ability demonstrate a real passion for research. You must be flexible and hard working with the ability to manage your workload effectively to cope with tight deadlines and conflicting demands. 

Enthusiasm, intelligence and a patient centred approach are essential as is being an excellent team member and having a proactive can-do attitude.

Informal visits are highly encouraged to discover more.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist and support the department in the effective recruitment and co-ordination of patients entered into complex research studies whilst taking overall responsibility for the day to day running of epidemiology and less complex treatment trials.

The post is intended to support the Trust trial portfolio, across all specialties including but not limited to oncology, haematology, gastroenterology, cardiovascular.

Responsibilities to include:

• identifying patients through screening of notes/ histologies/MDT’s;
• participating in the informed consent process;
• co-ordinating patient’s treatment and FU; supporting and monitoring patients;
• collecting  data and data entry

Working for your organisation

You will be line managed by the Band 7 Team Lead Research Sister but work closely with Consultants, Registrars and the wider MDT.  You will also work closely with the Research and Innovation Team to promote the importance of clinical research across the Trust.  

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.