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Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research & Development Directorate to join us as a Research Nurse working on our Haematology portfolio. You will be responsible for delivering and clinically managing your own portfolio of academic and commercial research studies in Haematology and also providing research support to investigators. This post will enable you to gain clinical knowledge and skills around a variety of specialist conditions through working closely with the consultants and specialist nurses and multi-disciplinary teams.
This post would consider a current registered nurse to apply with research experience as part of a developmental role. This would include a 6-month period working at Band 5 where the nurse would be required to demonstrate objectives set out below to transition into a Band 6 Senior Research Nurse role (salary applicable to role).
Main duties and responsibilities
The post requires you to provide excellent research monitoring and care to patients who have consented to participate in research and to ensure that the research/clinical teams you work with are appropriately trained, supported and developed within their professional/research roles. You will maintain highly accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies. You will develop processes and systems for maximising recruitment of patients to academic and commercial studies and ensure research patients/participants are monitored, supported and receive the highest level of research nursing care. You will work across a range of studies including observational research, novel drug therapy and clinical interventions. Under the direction of the Lead Consultants, Team Leader and Senior Research Nurses you will coordinate the clinical aspects of trials, participate in the recruitment and follow up of patients with responsibility for the assessment, planning and ongoing care and safety of the research participants throughout their study journey. The post holder will be required to work autonomously with supervision and guidance of the Team Leader and Senior Research Nurses.
About Us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation. It exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more. Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
Details
Date posted: 28 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: Depending on experience pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 156-7530913
Job locations
Haematology Research Team, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, TR1 3LJ
Job Description and Person Specification
Job responsibilities: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to complete identity checks, professional registration and qualification checks, employment history and references, Occupational Health clearance, satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check, and Right to work in the UK. For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation. We reserve the right to close this advert early and we may be able to offer flexible working; sponsorship may be available but is not guaranteed.
For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Person Specification
Qualification
* Essential: Registered to Degree Level or with demonstrable experience
Desirable
* Knowledge of research regulatory requirements
Experience
* Essential: Ability to manage own workload with guidance
* Experience of dealing with confidential patient information
* Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
* Relevant Clinical skills
* Previous clinical research experience
Skills
* Understanding of valid informed consent
* Computer literacy
* Understand the significance of research and use of validated results to improve practice
* Understanding of complete and accurate data collection and data-entry
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the DBS will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from countries they have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust, Haematology Research Team, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, TR1 3LJ. Employer's website: https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals
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