Overview
We are looking for a full time Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse to join the Observational and Supportive Research Team. Working 5 days a week.
We seek a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills to contribute to the development of clinical research within oncology. The team works across Medical Oncology, Clinical Oncology, Radiotherapy Related Research, Surgery, Anaesthetics and Critical Care, collaborating with Consultants, Clinical Fellows, Research Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Clinical Trial Pharmacists, Project Managers and Clinical Trial Coordinators/Administrators.
The team manages a portfolio of NIHR non-commercial, academic lead studies alongside a limited number of commercial clinical trials. This may include trial-specific sample collections, questionnaires, toxicity assessments, interviews, real world data input and clinical data collection. The role offers opportunities to develop new skills with educational and development packages to support your professional goals.
This post provides an excellent opportunity to join the Observational and Supportive Research Team and manage a varied portfolio of oncology studies.
The role will involve screening and recruiting patients to observational trials, obtaining informed consent, supporting patients enrolled in studies, and ensuring study interventions are completed in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Trust standards. Strong organisational skills, oncology experience and good IT skills are essential.
The post holder will coordinate trial protocols, provide ongoing support for patients participating in clinical trials, and manage trial pathways including delivery of specified trial assessments.
A background in oncology and strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Experience in clinical research is desirable, and flexibility in working days is required.
An informal discussion or visit for this post is highly recommended. For details contact Senior Clinical Research Nurse Suzanne Allibone (Tel: 0161 446 3974, Email Suzanne.allibone@nhs.net).
Duties and Responsibilities
* Clinical Research Co-ordination
o Work autonomously in all areas of practice relating to clinical research.
o Understand and deliver care in accordance with regulatory approved clinical research protocols.
o Understand the process for obtaining NHS permissions (R&D approval) for conducting clinical trials at site. As project lead, ensure permissions are in place prior to any patient recruitment.
o Participate in clinical trial feasibilities and risk assessments of clinical trial protocols.
o Ensure all clinical trial activities are recorded in appropriate systems in a timely manner.
o Aware of trial-specific, regional and national targets. Identify and implement strategies for recruiting patients to clinical trials to meet recruitment targets.
o Delegate and oversee research-related activities to the research team (clinical and administrative) and ensure compliance with SOPs and ICH/GCP.
o Arrange and facilitate clinical trial related meetings.
o Involvement in appropriate financial remunerations for clinical trial activity.
* Clinical Service and Professional Responsibilities
o Assimilate highly complex information relating to clinical trials and communicate to patients at an appropriate level.
o Contribute to development, implementation and review of specialist care pathways in conjunction with appropriate personnel.
o Demonstrate expert knowledge in the specialist area to maintain clinical excellence.
o Demonstrate awareness of divisional and trust strategic objectives including performance indicators and metrics.
o Escalate governance issues impacting delivery of job purpose.
o Act as primary contact point for clinical trial patients and adviser to other health care professionals.
o Maintain and develop professional knowledge through mandatory and specialist training per local policy.
o Ensure care delivery standards in accordance with trial protocol, local policy, NMC Code of Practice Conduct and current best practice.
o Develop and maintain a high-quality service, including overseeing safety of licensed and unlicensed medicinal products within a clinical trial and prompting management of toxicities with appropriate interventions.
o Contribute to development of Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines.
o Provide education and support for non-research staff in protocol-driven treatment for all patients.
o Participate in monitoring and audit activities within the research team.
o Carry out non-medical prescribing where within scope and in line with local policies, procedures and national legislation (optional and depending on clinical service needs).
* Personal Education, Training and Development
o Maintain professional development through appraisal and personal development planning.
o Promote the role of the clinical research nurse as an integral part of the healthcare system.
o Stay updated with advances in cancer treatments, research and nursing practice through continuing professional development.
o Participate in trust-wide education programmes and study days.
o Obtain clinical supervision as appropriate.
o Keep up to date with departmental, Trust, UK and EU developments for managing clinical research and implement changes as needed.
o Attend team and divisional meetings.
* Staff Management and Development
o Support the Senior Clinical Research Nurse in induction and supervision of junior staff, ensuring regulatory compliance and legislation compliance.
o Assist in developing specialist study days and provide specialist education and training for key stakeholders.
o Disseminate information through attendance or presentations at local, national and international conferences/meetings.
o Contribute to development of members of the research team.
This advert closes on Friday 12 Sep 2025
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