Research Nurse x2

Research Nurse x2

Cancer Sciences

Location:  Southampton General Hospital
Salary:   £28,982 to £38,896
Full or Part-Time, Fixed Term - 2 years
Closing Date:   Tuesday 31 May 2016
Reference:  728216CM 

Research Nurse, two positions available

(Full Time or Part Time)

Faculty of Medicine - Cancer Sciences Academic Unit

Cancer Research UK Southampton Centre

Salary: £28,982 to £35,609 pro-rata per annum, with possible progression/appointment up to £38,896 (pro rata for p/t)

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 clinical research trials, including academic & pharmaceutical studies.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, who thrive on working independently and as part of a unique team.

The diversity of the role requires significant experience in 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 and be obliged 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.  The University of Southampton offers 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays with an additional 6 extra closure leave days over Easter & Christmas (all pro-rata for p/t).

This post will require an enhanced DBS check.

The post is available for two years in the first instance. For informal enquiries and more information please contact Jac Samuel by email  J.A.Samuel@soton.ac.uk or Tel: 023 8120 5112 

Application Procedure

You should submit your completed application form online at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. References are requested along with your application, so please allow time for these to be received prior to the close date, to assist the department with shortlisting. If you need any assistance, please call Sarah Foster (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 5070. Please quote vacancy reference number 728216CM on all correspondence.

The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace.  The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process.  For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages.

Further details:

• Job Description and Person Specification

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.