Senior Research Nurse

Main area Oncology Research Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Mon - Thurs 4 days per week or over 5 days - Mon-Fri) Job ref 156-7570320Employer Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site RCHT Town Truro Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2025 23:59Senior Research Nurse (Oncology)Band 6Job overviewWork 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 jobAn exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research & Development Department to join us as a Senior Research Nurse.You will be responsible for delivering and clinically managing 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. This post will enable you to gain clinical knowledge and skills around a variety of conditions through working closely with the consultants and specialist nurses and multi-disciplinary teams.Working for our organisationThe 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.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: 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 successfully complete the following:· Identity Checks· Professional registration and qualification checks· Employment history and reference checks· Occupational Health clearance· Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service checkWe reserve the right to close this advert early.We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.Person specificationExperienceResearch trials experienceGood understanding of researchEvidence of continued professional developmentEvidence of self-directed developmentResearch methodology trainingQualificationsRegistered nurse with medicines managementEducated to degree or specialist equivalent experienceICH-GCPTeaching qualificationMastersPractical and IntellectualManage own workloadWillingness to take on new skills and challengesKnowledge of IT databasesRecognition of limitations in difficult, distressing and emotional circumstancesDisposition and AttitudeAdaptability & flexibilityAbility to work independently and use own initiativeAbility to remain calmAn interest in developing your own researchTrainingGCP or willingness to trainNHS clinical systems ( electronic)Knowledge of OncologySACT TrainingThank you for your application if you have not received a reply within 21 days of the closing date you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be aware that your application and related documents will be retained confidentially for a period of 12 months.It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. To work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require a visa - we may be able to provide sponsorship, but this is not guaranteed.Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination TeamWe are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support the ever-changing environment in which we operate.The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation.Should you require an alternative format of this application form (such as Braille, audio or large print), please telephone 01872 255755In submitting an application form, you authorise Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter AuthorityRoyal Cornwall Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr