Career Opportunities

Exciting opportunities have arisen to join EBMT as a working party (WP) nurse. Positions are available within the following Working Parties:

1. Inborn Errors WP
2. Acute Leukaemia WP
3. Lymphoma WP

The appointment is based on a 3-year Term and can be a maximum of 2 terms i.e. 6 years.

The purpose of the working party nurse is to promote and manage nursing research activity and education under the support and guidance of the research and scientific committees.

Applicants must be EBMT members and a practicing Registered Nurse with experience of performing research and educational initiatives in order to lead projects and advise / support EBMT nurse members. There is a requirement to speak, read and write English with sufficient fluency to be able to communicate effectively. Access to email and phone is mandatory. Potential candidates should be working currently within the field of Haematology and Stem Cell Transplant.

For further information, please see below role descriptions and requirements.

Apply

If you are interested in this great opportunity to join our dynamic team, please send a copy of your CV and a statement of support outlining your relevant experience working in the field of Haematology and HSCT, together with your research experience and interests and why you wish to be considered for this role to:

Daphna Hutt, EBMT Nurses Group Secretary: Daphna.Hutt@sheba.health.gov.il

DEADLINE for applications is Friday April 10, 2020 midday.

Job description

Job purpose

The post holder will manage the nursing research activity under the supervision of the Research Committee (RC), and nursing education activity under the supervision of the Scientific Committee (SC) within the Working Party (WP). As such they will be expected to contribute to the research and education agenda of the EBMT NG RC, SC and Working Party. The post holder will offer support and guidance in the development of research studies and educational initiatives, promoting opportunities for nursing research within the Working Party.

Reporting to

EBMT NG RC, EBMT NG SC, WP Chairperson

Main activities

• To promote nursing research strategy and awareness within the WP
• To carry out research adding to the body of knowledge in appropriate areas and make a contribution to the strategic development within both the EBMT NG RC and WP 
• To support research and collaborative partnerships.
• To support dissemination of research findings through publication writing, teaching, and presentations at conferences where appropriate
• To contribute to research within both the EBMT NG RC and WP, collaborating in the development of joint proposals and project work
• To promote nurses as investigators within research
• To assist in the development and delivery of educational initiatives promoting nursing issues, in line with the EBMT NG and WP
• Any other appropriate duties as determined by the EBMT NG RC and SC

Specific requirements

The post holder would be expected to present any relevant nursing studies to the WP for possible collaboration, and be involved in at least one WP research project, and / or be actively involved in the development and delivery of education project(s) agreed by the WP

Duties and responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of an individual who has been awarded the role of Nurse Member are outlined below:

• To act as a link between the EBMT NG RC, SC and WP, leading on nurse involvement within research studies and for educational initiatives agreed within the WP
• To produce and submit to the EBMT NG RC, SC, EBMT NG Board and WP, an annual report of activities undertaken (including research and educational activities)
• To produce and submit a summary of the WP Meeting and communications to the EBMT NG RC and SC.
• To facilitate communication and update the EBMT NG RC on new studies within the WP for potential nursing collaboration
• Co-operation with other colleagues both internally and externally to the EMBT NG RC, SC and WP
• Active participation in high quality research
• Assisting other colleagues in the WP to develop their research from a nursing perspective as appropriate
• Demonstrate an active role within the WP, working as an ambassador for the EBMT NG, RC and SC according to the Terms of Reference.

Special conditions

• The post holder will be required to attend a minimum of 3 meetings annually
  • the EBMT Annual Meeting (and WP Nurse meeting with RC & SC), which will be funded by EBMT / EBMT NG
  • the WP Meeting (funding should be requested and agreed with the WP Chair)
  • the Nursing Research Day (and WP Nurse meeting with RC & SC), which will be funded by EBMT NG
• The post holder will be required to attend a minimum of one WP Educational Event 
• The appointment is based on a 3 year Term of Office, with potential for re-nomination for a maximum of 2 terms, i.e. 6 years.

Person specification Essential

• Practicing Registered Nurse
• Time management skills; work independently, effective prioritization, self-motivation and flexibility.
• Evidence of multidisciplinary collaboration
• Excellent team player
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills (including English Language)

Person specification Preferred

• Previous experience of; involvement in and/or development of, research protocols
• Previous experience of; involvement in and/or development of, educational initiatives
• Preferably educated to a minimum of Masters Level or currently undertaking Masters Level Study

Exciting openings have arisen to join the Research Committee (RC). We have full member (4 year fixed term) or junior member (3 year fixed term) opportunities.

The research committee, in conjunction with the Working Party link nurses and EBMT members, aims to co-ordinate and lead the development of a programme of research in stem cell transplantation, haematology nursing and other topics deemed relevant on behalf of the EBMT nursing group, progressing evidence based practice and clinical knowledge.

Committee members are nurses and Allied Health Professionals who will provide support to individuals within the EBMT community involved in nursing or allied health professional research and link individuals who have similar areas of interest.

In order to make the most of the team’s wealth of experience and ideas, you will meet face to face with the other members of the committee 3 times a year:

1. During the EBMT Annual Meeting (March/April)
2. During the Board and all committees meeting (October)
3. During the Annual Research Study Day

For further information, please see below role descriptions and requirements.

Apply

If you are interested in this great opportunity to join our dynamic team, please send a copy of your CV and a statement of support outlining your relevant experience working in the field of Haematology and HSCT, together with your research experience and interests and why you wish to be considered for this role to:

Daphna Hutt, EBMT Nurses Group Secretary: Daphna.Hutt@sheba.health.gov.il

DEADLINE for applications is Friday April 10, 2020 midday.

More about the Nurses Group Research Committee

Full Member

Roles and responsibilities

Applicants must be EBMT members with experience of performing research (e.g. whilst undertaking a doctorate) in order to lead projects and advise / support EBMT nurse members. There is a requirement to speak, read and write English with sufficient fluency to be able to communicate effectively. Access to email and phone is mandatory. Potential candidates should be working currently within the field of Haematology and Stem Cell Transplant.

Journal Publications

Any publications that arise from the work will adhere to the following guidelines:

• All articles will acknowledge that they are being written on behalf of the EBMT NG and the EBMT Research Committee and all core members and relevant co-opted members of the group will appear as authors.
• The lead author will be the person identified as leading the project in the research proposal/action plan, the sequence of all other authors should be agreed at project initiation stage.

From April 2019, new appointments to the RC have a 4 year tenure with the option of applying for second 4 year term and spending a 4 year term as chair (maximum 12 years).

From April 2019, existing Full Members who are eligible to apply for optional second term or position of Chair of the RC will serve 4 year terms.

Requirements

Junior Member

Roles and responsibilities

Applicants must be EBMT members with an interest in performing nurse led research. Applicants will work under the supervision of Research Committee members in order to develop their research skills and collaborate on projects advising and supporting EBMT nurse members. There is a requirement to speak, read and write English with sufficient fluency to be able to communicate effectively. Access to email and phone is mandatory. Potential candidates should be working currently within the field of Haematology and Stem Cell Transplant.

Journal Publications

Any publications that arise from the work will adhere to the following guidelines:

• All articles will acknowledge that they are being written on behalf of the EBMT NG and the EBMT Research Committee and all core members and relevant co-opted members of the group will appear as authors.
• The lead author will be the person identified as leading the project in the research proposal/action plan, the sequence of all other authors should be agreed at project initiation stage.

The Research Committee members reserve the right to convert this post to Full Member role where Junior members demonstrate development of qualifications / experience fitting with the requirements of a Full Member (e.g. whilst undertaking a doctorate). The period of tenure is 3 years with the option to apply for a second Junior member term whilst demonstrating progression towards the Full Member requirements.

Requirements

Location: EBMT Clinical Trials office Leiden

Accountable to: Clinical Trials Operations Manager

OBJECTIVE OF THE POST

Have you always wanted to help the industry find a cure for cancer? And do you feel good in a small, close and informal team with the thrill of being part of a large and prominent international organization on the cutting edge of science? Then this position might be right up your alley. For our office in Leiden, we are looking for a Data Manager for 32-36 hours/week. If this intrigues you, please continue reading below.

As Data Manager, you will support one or more of our Study Managers with their clinical research studies in the field of stem cell transplants and cell therapy. You will be involved from study design to analysis. With the help of a multicentre, web-based database system, you will collect the data from international hospitals and research institutes, ensure the completeness and accuracy of the data, prepare data analysis files for our statisticians, and generate reports. You will be responsible for many different data management activities and should be able to switch easily from one task to the other. You will work together with other EBMT Data Managers, Study Coordinators and Statisticians as well as with the participating sites. A proactive attitude and excellent communication skills are required. Due to the international aspect of the organization, flexible working hours and meetings abroad are part of the job.

As the Leiden Office grows, you may also be required to supervise more junior staff.

RESPONSABILITIES AND TASKS

• review study proposals
• extract data from the EBMT Registry
• develop forms/questionnaires to collect additional data, if required
• enter and check the collected data
• ensure the completeness and accuracy of the data by performing simple statistics and running queries
• prepare data analysis files for the statistician
• prepare study reports

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• University studies in Science, (para)medical fields.

Knowledge

• Higher vocational education
•  1-3 years of experience in data management
• Affinity and experience with programming (SPSS, R, SQL)
• Basic knowledge and/or experience in database management is essential. A good comprehension of database-related processes
• Basic knowledge of statistics is an advantage
• Some knowledge of clinical research regulations
• Some knowledge of medical terminology
• Broadly experienced in PC applications, like MS Office, Excel, Outlook
• Fluent in English

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with people in a multicultural/multilingual environment
• Excellent analytical skills
• Good organizational skills
• Accurate and precise. Attention to detail
• Team player
• Focus on internal or external costumers (Study Coordinators, Working parties, pharma companies)
• Work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines

Compensation and benefits

Your salary depends on your qualifications and experience; maximum salary: € 3184 gross per month based on a 36-hour work week.

EBMT offers attractive employment conditions. For example, you are entitled to 8% holiday pay, an end-of-year bonus, a pension plan at ABP, and you can benefit from the collective health insurance policy.

Application closing date 30 June 2020

To apply for this position, please submit your resumé and cover letter in English to Marianne Mol (Clinical Research Director). Applications without a motivation letter will not be processed. You may be requested to provide some references.

Click on the link to view the job offer: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/916043477