Band 7 Senior Research Nurse

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to lead clinical trials in oncology research. This role offers the chance to work on groundbreaking Hepatocellular carcinoma trials, requiring a blend of clinical expertise and research acumen. The successful candidate will oversee trial setups, manage a team of research nurses, and ensure smooth operations in collaboration with various stakeholders. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about advancing cancer research, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to delivering world-class care and making a significant impact in patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate UK professional registration.
• Experience in clinical research at practitioner level is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage setup and logistics of clinical trials and oversee research nurses.
• Liaise with clinical trial sponsors and internal departments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Time-management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Persuasive skills

Empathy skills

Education

RGN (Adult part 1) NMC Register

Masters level qualification in clinical research

Current GCP certificate

Job description

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

About

On 1 January 2025 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust became one of the largest trusts in the UK following the acquisition of North Middlesex University Hospital.

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Contact

Address: Royal Free London Foundation NHS Trust, Recruitment Services, 10th Floor Enfield Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield, London, EN1 3ES

Contact Number: 020 3758 2000

Key details

Location

Site: Royal Free Hospital

Address: Pond St, Town: London, Postcode: NW3 2QG

Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

Salary

Salary: £54,320 - £60,981 per annum inclusive of HCAS

Salary period: Yearly

Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 7)

Specialty

Main area: Research & Development

Job overview

The post holder will be predominantly working on the Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) trials within Theme 1 – Oncology Research department. The post holder requires robust clinical and research knowledge due to the demanding and complex nature of the portfolio, which includes studies necessitating strong clinical skills, including the administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).

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Post holder will maintain a day to day oversight of the setup of new clinical trials and logistical management of open trials. Responsibilities will include line management and development of research nurses/clinical trial practitioners, data managers. The post holder will manage their own portfolio of clinical trial data and adequately support the research delivery team, liaise with relevant clinical trial sponsor representatives to ensure smooth set up of clinical trials, to liaise with internal service support departments in relation to research, to work with the Lead Research Manager (LRM) to ensure the trial portfolio is delivered in practice.

Applicant requirements

You 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.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RGN (Adult part 1) NMC Register
• Masters level qualification in clinical research or substantial equivalent experience
• Current GCP certificate
• Leadership development training or willingness to undertake
• Demonstrable relevant CPD

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Substantial experience of clinical research at practitioner level
• Experience of managing/leading a team and co-ordinating workload
• Knowledge & experience of handling complex relationships

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be diplomatic and calm under pressure
• High level of organisational and time-management skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and co-ordinate the work of self and others.
• Highly developed persuasive, motivational empathic and reassurance skills
• Ability to work across boundaries with multidisciplinary staff and external stakeholders.