Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for experienced registered registered healthcare professional to join the Research and Innovation Directorate at University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity for a registered professional with experience in Oncology/Haematology to further develop skills within research, contributing to improving and changing the future care of patients.
We are seeking a confident and experienced registered healthcare professional with Oncology or Haematology experience, who is passionate about delivering high quality care, who enjoys a challenge and would welcome the opportunity to develop research. You will provide specialist skills and knowledge to support the running of clinical research in Oncology or Haematology trials, both commercial and non-commercial. You will work within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring a smooth delivery of care to patients in Oncology or Haematology clinical trials. You need to be an excellent team player, have good communication skills, excellent time management skills and attention to detail is a must.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be part of the Research Delivery Team which involves recruiting patient participants into clinical trials, carrying out trial activity in line with the ethically approved protocol and in accordance with legislation. You will be responsible for supporting the Oncology and Haematology team and the Research Team in meeting its responsibilities for continuing and raising recruitment into NIHR portfolio studies, including commercial and non-commercial studies in Oncology and Haematology.
This is a 12-month secondment opportunity with two vacancies, one in Oncology and one in Haematology.
The successful applicants must have experience in Oncology and/or Haematology.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Job locations
Royal Stoke
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person spec for further information.
This is a 12-month secondment opportunity with two vacancies, one in Oncology and one in Haematology.
The successful applicants must have experience in Oncology and/or Haematology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person spec for further information.
This is a 12-month secondment opportunity with two vacancies, one in Oncology and one in Haematology.
The successful applicants must have experience in Oncology and/or Haematology.
Person Specification
Education/Training
Essential
* Current NMC registration (Adult RN1/ RNA) (Nurses only). To be accredited or working towards accreditation on the AHCS Accredited Register for CRPs and to maintain continued registration (CRPs only).
* Degree or Diploma in Nursing (Nurses only)
* Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Research or Life sciences (CRPs only)
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Current ICH-GCP certificate
* Informed consent training
* HTA and IATA training
* Mentorship/SSSA training
Experience
Essential
* Minimum of two years' post registration clinicalexperience in an acute NHS environment
* Experience in Oncology or Hematology nursing/ equivalent experience (CRPs only)
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
* Experience of dealing with conflict and non-compliance successfully
* Experience of recruiting participants to clinical trials or research projects
* Experience of using various EDC systems
* Perform pre-analytical sample processing
* Understanding of Clinical research methodology
* Excellent problem-solving skills.
* Computer literacy and proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint and Excel Spreadsheet and Outlook to at least intermediate level.
* Venipuncture and Cannulation skills
* Oral and IV/ subcutaneous drug administration competent/ equivalent experience in handling IMP (For CRPs)
* Perform ECGs, Spirometry and any other clinical procedures mandated by study protocol
* Willingness to work flexibly to cover service needs between Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
* Ability to work late/ twilight shifts and night shifts where needed
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Willingness to work across all Trust sites as required
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Diplomatic and calm under pressure
* Ability to work independently and autonomously and as part of a team
* Adaptable and willing to learn new skills
* Ability to multi-task
Person Specification
Education/Training
Essential
* Current NMC registration (Adult RN1/ RNA) (Nurses only). To be accredited or working towards accreditation on the AHCS Accredited Register for CRPs and to maintain continued registration (CRPs only).
* Degree or Diploma in Nursing (Nurses only)
* Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Research or Life sciences (CRPs only)
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Current ICH-GCP certificate
* Informed consent training
* HTA and IATA training
* Mentorship/SSSA training
Experience
Essential
* Minimum of two years' post registration clinicalexperience in an acute NHS environment
* Experience in Oncology or Hematology nursing/ equivalent experience (CRPs only)
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
* Experience of dealing with conflict and non-compliance successfully
* Experience of recruiting participants to clinical trials or research projects
* Experience of using various EDC systems
* Perform pre-analytical sample processing
* Understanding of Clinical research methodology
* Excellent problem-solving skills.
* Computer literacy and proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint and Excel Spreadsheet and Outlook to at least intermediate level.
* Venipuncture and Cannulation skills
* Oral and IV/ subcutaneous drug administration competent/ equivalent experience in handling IMP (For CRPs)
* Perform ECGs, Spirometry and any other clinical procedures mandated by study protocol
* Willingness to work flexibly to cover service needs between Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
* Ability to work late/ twilight shifts and night shifts where needed
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Willingness to work across all Trust sites as required
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Diplomatic and calm under pressure
* Ability to work independently and autonomously and as part of a team
* Adaptable and willing to learn new skills
* Ability to multi-task
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
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