Research Nurse

NHS; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Oncology Research Nurse for a full-time position at Furness General Hospital. The role involves coordinating clinical studies, managing patient care, and supporting research initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, clinical research experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers a tailored induction and training program, with opportunities for job sharing or flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience as a research practitioner in the NHS or equivalent.
• Experience of clinical trial setup from feasibility to archiving.
• Management and/or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Study coordination of suitable studies.
• Delivery of investigative medicines.
• Recruitment and monitoring of research participants.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teaching ability

Knowledge of research

Education

Relevant professional degree in relevant specialty

Teaching qualification

Up to date GCP training

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Research Nurse

The closing date is 02 June 2025

We are looking for an Oncology Research Nurse to join our team based at Furness General Hospital.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Oncology research delivery team as a research nurse to support a wide range of studies from observational studies through to phase 3 or 4 clinical trials.

The role will suit somebody who has nursing experience with our patient groups and is interested in working on Oncology studies.

This job is being offered as a full-time (37.5 hours per week) position, however, job-sharing or flexible working could be considered for the right applicant(s). We would also welcome applications for this post as a secondment, provided that your current line-manager has agreed to facilitate this.

On successful appointment, there is a tailored induction and training program.

The post holder may be expected to work cross bay as needed.

Main duties of the job

• Study Coordination of suitable studies.
• Delivery of investigative medicines.
• Working closely with the team to deliver the wider portfolio of studies.
• You will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical studies focused mainly in Oncology, but may be required to assist with other specialities if required.
• Recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate data including collection and management of tissue and/or samples.
• Supporting a wide range of research clinics.
• Conducting assessments as per the study protocol.
• Collecting physical assessments.
• Supervising and supporting junior staff.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Relevant professional degree in relevant speciality
• Evidence of CPD
• Teaching qualification
• Up to date GCP (Good Clinical Practice Training)

Experience

• Experience of working as a research practitioner in the NHS or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience of clinical trial set up from feasibility to archiving, including recruiting, co-ordinating and managing research and clinical trials across multiple specialties
• Experience of developing and working within multi-disciplinary teams and cross organisational working
• Management and/or leadership experience
• Experience of implementing change

Skills, abilty and knowledge

• Wide range of clinical skills relevant to your profession.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the preparation of reports and making presentations
• Able to teach and facilitate small and large groups
• Knowledge of research including: ? National policy framework ? Involving service users ? HRA approval

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.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

£37,338 to £44,962 a yearper annum pro rata