Research Nurse

Location: Southampton General Hospital

Fixed Term: 2 years

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an exceptional team of motivated and enthusiastic nurses responsible for running a portfolio of early phase and advanced therapy clinical research trials, including academic & pharmaceutical studies.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, who will embrace the opportunity to work with a unique supportive team whilst being encouraged to develop their own professional and personal skill set. 

The diversity of the role requires  some post qualification experience in the field of research or oncology and the necessary interpersonal skills to support cancer patients taking part in clinical trials. You will require the expertise to perform cannulation and venesection as well and be required to administer unlicensed drugs and vaccines. A full induction & orientation programme is provided.

The role requires a weekday work pattern with some degree of flexibility on working hours and days and occasional weekends. Some out of hours & night duty may be required. 

The University of Southampton offers 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays with an additional 6 extra statuary leave days over Easter & Christmas (all pro-rata for part time staff).

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check.

The post is available on a full-time basis, for two years in the first instance.

For informal enquiries please contact Kerry Fitzpatrick by email: K.J.Gready@soton.ac.uk

Further details:

• Job Description and Person Specification

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

Apply by midnight on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

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