Research Nurse

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust; Ledston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, based at St James University Hospital, is recruiting a Haematology Research Nurse to join the Haematology Research Team. This full-time, 12-month fixed-term post 1.0 WTE will contribute to the conduct, coordination and delivery of the Haematology Research Portfolio.

The post involves coordinating haematology trials from early phases through to later stages, screening and consenting patients, and delivering IMP including immunotherapies and SACT, while

Qualifications

• Experience in haematology, oncology, SACT delivery or clinical trials is desirable.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to high-quality data collection and patient safety in research.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and managing haematology clinical trials including phase 1 through to later phase.
• Screen, recruit, consent, and support patients participating in research studies.
• Delivery of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMP) including immunotherapies and SACT.

Job description

Job reference: 002248
Salary: Band 6 - £39,959-£48,117
Closing date: 21/10/2026
Department: RaD16 Comm Haematology Clinical Trials
Location: St James’s University Hospital
Division: Directorate of Research & Innovation
Hours Per Week:37.5

Job Summary

The Haematology Research Team is recruiting!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Haematology Research Nurse to join our expanding clinical research team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge haematology studies and improve outcomes for patients participating in clinical trials.

It is a full time position (1.0 WTE), for a 12-Month fixed term contract and the post will be based at St James University Hospital.

The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and delivery of the Haematology Research Portfolio.

The main tasks are:

• Coordinating and managing haematology clinical trials including phase 1 through to later phase.
• Screen, recruit, consent, and support patients participating in research studies.
• Treatment delivery of IMP including Immunotherapies and SACT.

In addition of being responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety, and patient satisfaction are to a very high standards, compliance with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and national guidance and legislation is required.

If you are interested in the post, we would like to encourage you to contact the recruiting manager for an informal discussion or visit.

Why you should join our Team

Through April 2024 - March 2025, the Trust managed and delivered a complex and diverse research portfolio, recruiting 22,275 participants into 1,413 active research studies and 19,437 participants taking part in National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) portfolio studies. We are the leading Trust for recruitment to specialist cancer studies; the highest adult acute hospital for recruitment to medical device studies, the highest recruiter for complex interventional studies and the third highest for portfolio studies (second in the north of England) and commercial studies. As a Haematology Research Nurse, you will play a key role in the delivery and coordination of clinical research studies within haematology services. Working closely with consultants, multidisciplinary teams, sponsors, and research organisations, you will ensure studies are conducted safely, ethically, and in accordance with regulatory requirements. We are committed to fostering a compassionate, collaborative, and research-driven working environment where patient care and innovation go hand in hand. Our team values professionalism, integrity, continuous learning, and mutual support, encouraging staff to contribute ideas, develop specialist skills, and deliver the highest standards of clinical research. We believe in empowering our workforce to make a meaningful difference to patients through evidence-based practice, teamwork, and excellence in care.

What you will bring to the role

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual who can bring enthusiasm for research, excellent patient-centred care, and strong organisational skills to the role. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, communicate effectively with patients and colleagues, and manage competing priorities within a busy clinical research environment. A proactive approach, attention to detail, commitment to high-quality data collection, and a passion for improving patient outcomes through clinical research are essential. Experience in haematology, oncology, SACT delivery or clinical trials would be highly valued, alongside a willingness to continue developing professionally within research practice.

The post holder will be required to work alongside industry partners, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments, attending regional and national meetings as required.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

• Responsible
• Open and Honest
• One Team
• Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

• People
• Improvement and Innovation
• Partnerships
• Outcomes

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.