Band 7 - Senior Clinical Research Nurse | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Greater London seeks a Senior Research Nurse to join their oncology research team. The role involves expert nursing leadership in clinical trials and collaboration with various stakeholders. Responsibilities include overseeing studies, managing junior staff, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in clinical research and strong communication skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing clinical trials and academic research.
• Ability to lead and manage junior staff effectively.
• Strong collaboration skills with Principal Investigators and clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing leadership for the conduct of clinical trials.
• Oversee a portfolio of oncology studies and manage recruitment.
• Ensure safe trial setup and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Expert nursing leadership

Communication and teaching skills

Data integrity and regulatory compliance

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Research Nurse to join the Barnet and Chase Farm research team. The post holder will work in Theme 1 (Oncology) in a collaborative role in conjunction with Principal Investigators, Co Investigators and all clinical staff involved in the care and supervision of patients enrolled on trials.

The NAC Senior Research Nurse is an expert nurse within the Trust for the conduct of clinical trials, academic research and studies within the amyloidosis research unit. The SRN works in a collaborative role in conjunction with Principal Investigators, co investigators and all staff involved in the care and supervision of patients enrolled on trials, in the safe set up and recruitment to trials and in direct collaboration with clinical and academic teams recruiting to locally approved studies. Within this there is the need for visibility, expert communication and teaching skills to engender understanding and support for the research process in Oncology. The SRN is responsible for the oversight of a portfolio of studies in Oncology, manages junior staff and leads in all communication to support recruitment, the reporting of clinical events and the collection of quality controlled data. The SRN will represent the Trust in working with external commercial, charities and funding bodies in the delivery of the trials under their management.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing leadership for the conduct of clinical trials, academic research and studies within the oncology research unit.
• Oversee a portfolio of oncology studies, manage junior staff, and lead in communication to support recruitment, reporting of clinical events and the collection of quality controlled data.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators, Co-Investigators and clinical teams to set up, recruit to and run locally approved studies.
• Ensure safe trial setup, recruitment, data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Represent the Trust in dealings with external commercial partners, charities and funding bodies.

Collaboration and Representation

The SRN will work in partnership with clinical and academic teams, and will engage with external stakeholders to delivery trials under their management.

About Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

How to apply

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

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This advert closes on Friday 26 Sep 2025