Join to apply for the Clinical Research Nurse role at NHS
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the Clinical Research Nurse role at NHS
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Job Summary
This post presents an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated nurse, interested in helping to improve patient outcomes to join the Rare Tumour Research Team as a Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse. The team cares for patients in Neuro-oncology, sarcoma and the Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) patient populations. The role will be working across all 3 of these groups, giving a varied and interesting trials portfolio for the successful candidate. An interest in working with young people would be beneficial.
Job Summary
This post presents an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated nurse, interested in helping to improve patient outcomes to join the Rare Tumour Research Team as a Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse. The team cares for patients in Neuro-oncology, sarcoma and the Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) patient populations. The role will be working across all 3 of these groups, giving a varied and interesting trials portfolio for the successful candidate. An interest in working with young people would be beneficial.
The Rare Tumour Research Team currently consists of 5 Research Nurses and 1 Research practitioner. They are supported by a team of clinical trial coordination staff. We manage the recruitment and support of patients enrolled to clinical trials receiving various treatments and trial interventions across medical and clinical oncology.
Main duties of the job
Research nursing is an exciting and developing role, supported through the R& I division with a good education and development package in place to ensure that staff reach their potential.
This post presents an excellent opportunity to join the Rare Tumour Research Team and manage a varied portfolio of oncology studies. This can include early and late phase international studies with investigational drugs, studies involving tumour treating fields, investigator led studies and biomarker studies.
The post holder will work a wide multi-disciplinary team of consultants, clinical research nurses and clinical trial administrators, key workers, research fellows and specialist nurses.
Key responsibilities of the post include the coordination of the trial protocols and support for trial patients. Central to this role is the responsibility of assessing and managing the care pathways including the delivery of all specified treatments for participants in research.
A background in oncology, flexibility in working, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Experience in clinical research and/or with patients with CNS or sarcoma cancers would be desirable but not essential.
An Informal Discussion About The Post Is Strongly Recommended.
Please visit our website to see the developments at The Christie.
http://www.christie.nhs.uk/
About Us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Details
Date posted
02 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
413-96341-RI-MS
Job locations
Central Nervous System - Q01016
Manchester
M20 4BX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Duties And Responsibilities:
Clinical Research Co-ordination
Work autonomously in all areas of practice relating to clinical research.
Understand and deliver care in accordance with regulatory approved clinical research protocols.
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.
Participate in clinical trial feasibilities and risk assessments of clinical trial protocols.
Ensure all clinical trial activities are recorded in appropriate systems in a timely manner.
Awareness of trial specific, regional and national targets. Identify and implement strategies for recruiting patients to clinical trials ensuring that targets for patient recruitment are delivered.
Delegation and oversight of research related activities to research team members (clinical and administrative) and ensure compliance with SOPs and ICH/GCP.
Arrange and facilitate clinical trial related meetings.
Involvement in appropriate financial remunerations for clinical trial activity.
Clinical Service and Professional Responsibilities
Assimilation of highly complex information relating to clinical trials and communication to patients at a level appropriate to their understanding. Ensure highly sensitive information is communicated to patients, relatives, and carers regarding prognosis
Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of specialist care pathways in conjunction with appropriate personnel.
Demonstration of expert knowledge in specialist area to maintain clinical excellence.
Demonstrate awareness of divisional and trust strategic objectives including performance indicators and metrics.
Escalation of governance issues impacting on delivery of job purpose.
To act as a primary contact point for the clinical trial patients and act as adviser to other health care professionals.
Responsibility for maintenance and development of professional knowledge and practice by attending mandatory and specialist training in accordance with local policy.
Ensuring care delivery standards in accordance with trial protocol, local policy, NMC Code of Practice Conduct and current best practice.
Development And Maintenance Of a High-quality Service By:
Overseeing the safe administration of all licensed and unlicensed medicinal products within the context of a clinical trial.
Overseeing assessment and evaluation of treatment toxicities and initiation of appropriate intervention.
Contribute to development of specialist Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines.
Provide education and support for non-research staff in the delivery of protocol driven treatment for all patients.
Participate in monitoring and audit activities within research team
To carry out non-medical prescribing within scope of professional practice and in accordance with local policies and procedures and national legislation (optional and depending on clinical service needs).
Personal Education, Training and Development
Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge and practice through a process of appraisal and personal development planning.
Promote the role of the clinical research nurse as an integral part of the healthcare system.
Increase and maintain awareness of current advances in cancer treatments, research and nursing practice thereby maintaining the highest standard of care for patients with cancer and implementing evidence-based care by continuing professional development.
Participation in trust-wide education programmes and study days.
Obtain clinical supervision as appropriate.
To keep up to date with departmental, Trust, UK and EU developments for the management of clinical research ensuring timely, effective implementation of changes.
Attendance at team and divisional meeting
Staff Management and Development
To Support the Senior Clinical Research Nurse in the induction and continued supervision of junior members of staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory compliance and legislation.
Support the development of specialist study days within own research team.
Assist in the provision of specialist education and training in relation to clinical trials to all key stakeholders.
Disseminate information by attendance and /or presentations at local, national and international conferences/meetings
Contribute to the development of members of the research team
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Development And Maintenance Of a High-quality Service By:
Overseeing the safe administration of all licensed and unlicensed medicinal products within the context of a clinical trial.
Overseeing assessment and evaluation of treatment toxicities and initiation of appropriate intervention.
Contribute to development of specialist Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines.
Provide education and support for non-research staff in the delivery of protocol driven treatment for all patients.
Participate in monitoring and audit activities within research team
To carry out non-medical prescribing within scope of professional practice and in accordance with local policies and procedures and national legislation (optional and depending on clinical service needs).
Personal Education, Training and Development
Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge and practice through a process of appraisal and personal development planning.
Promote the role of the clinical research nurse as an integral part of the healthcare system.
Increase and maintain awareness of current advances in cancer treatments, research and nursing practice thereby maintaining the highest standard of care for patients with cancer and implementing evidence-based care by continuing professional development.
Participation in trust-wide education programmes and study days.
Obtain clinical supervision as appropriate.
To keep up to date with departmental, Trust, UK and EU developments for the management of clinical research ensuring timely, effective implementation of changes.
Attendance at team and divisional meeting
Staff Management and Development
To Support the Senior Clinical Research Nurse in the induction and continued supervision of junior members of staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory compliance and legislation.
Support the development of specialist study days within own research team.
Assist in the provision of specialist education and training in relation to clinical trials to all key stakeholders.
Disseminate information by attendance and /or presentations at local, national and international conferences/meetings
Contribute to the development of members of the research team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered General Nurse -Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
* First Degree or relevant clinical experience.
Desirable
* Post-graduate qualification in oncology and/or clinical research
* GCP/ICH recognised recent training
Experience
Essential
* Experience of oncology nursing.
* Experience of working autonomously and as part of a Multi-disciplinary team.
* Ability to demonstrate evidence of service improvement
Desirable
* Experience of working in a clinical research environment.
Skills
Essential
* Highly effective communication skills
* Advance organisational skills
* Good written and analytical skills
* Able to manage work autonomously and manage own workload
* Demonstrable IT Skills - able to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
Desirable
* Intra-venous access and cannulation skills administration of IV chemotherapy.
* Good presentation skills.
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of the clinical trial process
* Knowledge of ICH-GCP & research governance framework
* Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to specialist area.
Desirable
* Knowledge of Research Ethics Committees
* Knowledge of the purpose of clinical research.
Values
Essential
* Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
Essential
* Maintain professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues.
* Demonstrates flexibility in working hours
Desirable
* Assertiveness
Person Specification
Essential
* Maintain professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues.
* Demonstrates flexibility in working hours
Desirable
* Assertiveness
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
The Christie NHS FT
Address
Central Nervous System - Q01016
Manchester
M20 4BX
Employer's website
https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Christie NHS FT
Address
Central Nervous System - Q01016
Manchester
M20 4BX
Employer's website
https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
LNKD1_UKTJ
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Business Consulting and Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NHS by 2x
Sign in to set job alerts for “Clinical Research Nurse” roles.
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago
Band 6 Research Nurse - Neurogastroenterology
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Senior Clinical Research Nurse CRF at MRI
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Manchester Area, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 hours ago
Registered Nurse - Childrens Emergency Department
Stockport, England, United Kingdom 2 hours ago
Stockport, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 16 hours ago
Walkden, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago
Leigh, England, United Kingdom 10 hours ago
Burnley, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Runcorn, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago
Ashton-Under-Lyne, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Stockport, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Bolton, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Health & Social Care Lecturer - Nursing Background
Altrincham, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago
Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Altrincham, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Warrington, England, United Kingdom 10 hours ago
Worsley, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Runcorn, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Stockport, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago
Altrincham, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Stockport, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Bolton, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Warrington, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Warrington, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr