Senior Research Nurse (Oncology)
Headquarters: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust, Treliske Hospital, Truro, TR1 3HD, United Kingdom.
Position Type: Permanent, Part-time, Band 6, Salary £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata.
Job Summary
Work with the Research Team to support the safe conduct of research in accordance with the UK Clinical Trials Regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and provide assurance that the rights, safety and well‑being of trial participants are protected. The post holder will be responsible for undertaking, co‑ordinating and driving a team in the recruitment of patients to clinical trials. The post holder will work with the team lead to develop and grow the research portfolio across their designated speciality area. The post will involve managing and coordinating clinical trials collaboratively with the research & multidisciplinary teams. Be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and on‑going care of research participants, whilst maximising compliance with study/trial protocol. As a specialist role the post holder will provide, expert direction, support, supervision and management of staff. They will assist with the training of staff to ensure they conform to protocol and practice guidelines. The role will be key in problem solving and solution driving issues, in order to ensure research is conducted safely, effectively and efficiently by all members of their team. Use relevant knowledge to perform research procedures in accordance with study protocols and extend this experience to support others in the research team and other health care professionals where appropriate.
Main Duties of the Job
* Deliver and clinically manage your own portfolio of academic and commercial research studies, providing expert research support to investigators, within the specialty of Oncology although it is an expectation to work across all research specialities as well as provide cover for colleagues as and when required.
* Gain clinical knowledge and skills around a variety of conditions through working closely with consultants, specialist nurses and multi-disciplinary teams.
* Support and supervise research staff.
* Maintain trial documentation and ensure compliance with GCP.
* Assist in the training of staff.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
* Registered nurse with medicines management.
* Educated to degree or specialist equivalent experience.
* GCP or willingness to train.
* Research trials experience.
* Significant post qualification experience.
* Good understanding of research.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
* Audit experience.
* Evidence of self‑directed development.
* Research methodology training.
* Teaching qualification.
* Masters.
* Knowledge of Oncology.
* Informed consent training.
* SACT Training.
Additional Requirements
* NHS clinical systems electronic.
* Knowledge of IT databases.
* Recognition of limitations in difficult, distressing and emotional circumstances.
* Attention to detail.
* Adaptability & flexibility.
* Ability to work independently and use own initiative.
* GCP or willingness to train.
Administrative Details
Reference number: 156-7570320
Date posted: 30 October 2025
Working pattern: Part‑time
Contract: Permanent
Job Locations
RCHT, Treliske Hospital, Truro, TR1 3HD
Applicant Information
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete Identity Checks, Professional registration and qualification checks, Employment history and reference checks, Occupational Health clearance, Disclosure and Barring Service check, and right to work in the UK. We may be able to offer flexible working; please discuss at interview. We reserve the right to close this advert early.
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