Research Nurse | Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Cottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cottingham seeks a Research Nurse to support oncology and haematology clinical trials. Ideal candidates will be 1st level registered nurses with a background in acute nursing and cancer care. Responsibilities include patient recruitment and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Hours are negotiable, with a focus on variable schedules between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Significant acute nursing experience is essential.
• Experience in cancer-related procedures or clinical research required.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and communicate.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and care for patients in clinical trials.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams for trial participation.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.

Skills

Acute nursing experience

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Collaboration with multidisciplinary team

Education

1st level registered nurse

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Trials function of the Academic Department of Oncology and Haematology at the Queens Centre, Castle Hill Hospital is looking for a Research Nurse to work within the unit to support an increasing portfolio of Oncology/Haematology based clinical trials.

Applicants should be 1st level registered nurses and have significant acute nursing experience. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.

Experience of working in a speciality with cancer related procedures/care or in clinical research, plus a mature attitude, are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in the recruitment, screening and care of patients predominantly in Oncology/Haematology clinical trials.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, an understanding of scientific protocols, prioritise workload and the ability to work independently and flexibly.
• Recruit patients in line with NIHR targets and actively participate in expanding the trial portfolio.
• Work as part of an established team of Research Nurses and Clinical Trials Assistants; liaise with external research partners such as pharmaceutical companies, research networks and Clinical Trials Units.
• Be flexible to support the research needs of the organisation and may work in other areas or as part of the Generic Research Team as required.
• Part-time or full-time hours can be negotiated; the work pattern is variable between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 1st level registered nurse with significant acute nursing experience.
• Experience in cancer-related procedures/care or in clinical research; mature, proactive attitude.
• Ability to prioritise, communicate effectively, and work independently and flexibly.
• Enthusiastic and ready to actively recruit patients in line with NIHR targets.
• Willingness to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and external partners.

About the Partnership

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients each year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts — Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) — the Partnership employs nearly 20,000 staff and operates multiple hospital sites including Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital, Goole and District Hospital, Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. Teaching Hospitals work with the Hull York Medical School and contribute to research across biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology. Our workforce is diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring.

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This advert closes on Friday 26 Sep 2025.