Cancer Research Nurse

NHS; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Cancer Research Nurse to join their dynamic team at the Kent & Canterbury Hospital. The role involves providing clinical support for cancer research studies, coordinating trials, and enhancing patient care through innovative research. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience post-registration.
• Experience in research or chemotherapy desirable.
• GCP trained.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical research nursing support to oncologists.
• Coordinate and facilitate cancer research studies.
• Participate in teaching and audit projects.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative skills

Data input skills

Education

Registered Nurse (current NMC registration)

Higher degree or formal study in research design

Job description

Go back East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Cancer Research Nurse

The closing date is 30 June 2025

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT) is a large, diverse and complex organisation with an active and vibrant Research & Innovation (R&I) department. An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our busy cancer research team based in the Kent & Canterbury Hospital in East Kent.

The post holder will provide clinical research nursing support to consultant oncologists and haematologists. This will include taking responsibility for the management, co-ordination and facilitation of concurrent cancer research studies. In addition to the clinic/patient based tasks, this role includes document generation and control, project tracking and logistics, data collection, adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research governance and assisting in the continued improvement in the care of research participants and quality of research data.

Due to the nature of research and potential fluctuations in study demands and/or workload and staffing levels, it may be necessary for the post holder to cover additional specialties and/or sites as required, therefore flexibility is essential.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for the post of Cancer Research Nurse at the East Kent Cancer Research Centre, based at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital.

The appointee will participate in clinical research activities involving both Investigator-led and Commercially sponsored randomised controlled clinical trials for cancer patients. The East Kent Cancer Research Centre has built up a national and international reputation for recruiting well into clinical studies. The post holder will lead on a variety of different clinical trials taking responsibility for the co-ordination, facilitation and delivery of concurrent research studies. You will be expected to develop a productive working relationship with national research institutes and the pharmaceutical industry and will also be expected to participate in teaching & audit projects. There is opportunity for national and international meetings. You will be based within a supportive and friendly research team of, nursing, medical and administrative staff. Ideally we are looking for someone with experience of clinical research or knowledge of cancer/chemotherapy, good verbal and written communication skills and experience of working in an acute health care setting.

About us

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike.

The Trust's vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Embedding research is fundamental to empowering staff to lead improvements and inspire healthcare change. Our vision is to embed research in all of our clinical services and, in doing so, offer better healthcare for patients.

Research and Innovation leads to better care and outcomes for our patients and therefore we want to place it at the heart of everything that we do. We aim to build a dynamic, patient-centred, world class research portfolio, offering all patients opportunities to participate in studies of the latest treatments and therapies; ensuring East Kent Hospitals' position at the cutting edge of health care.

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification located in supported documents for further information.

Person Specification

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience post registration/qualification
• Experience of working in/ with relevant clinical speciality teams- Research or Chemotherapy
• Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working
• Experience of working within oncology
• Cancer research delivery experience
• Experience of mentoring/ supervising others
• Appraisal process knowledge and use

Skills

• Proven organisational skills and ability to work to targets and deadlines
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Relevant Clinical skills
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills at all levels
• Ability to work as part of a team and excellent collaborative skills
• Sound Data input / key board skills
• Experience of teaching others and responding to learning needs

Knowledge

• Knowledge of clinical research or chemotherapy
• Knowledge of clinical research standards and regulations
• Knowledge of safety reporting and pharmacovigilance
• Upholds and models the trust values
• Basic understanding of research design and methodology
• Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS, both locally and nationally
• GCP trained

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or equivalent qualification & experience in health, science or social care
• SACT training
• Higher degree and/or formal study of research design
• Car owner/driver

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.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

£37,338 to £44,962 a yearDependent on experience