Research Nurse | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research organization in Greater London seeks a Band 5 Research Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team in the haematology research department. The role involves coordinating patient trials, ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines, and supporting patients throughout their research journey. The organization encourages further education and offers flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates will have clinical research experience and a nursing qualification.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Wide range of staff benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a clinical research setting is ideal.
• Ability to work within GCP guidelines.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate arrangements for patients undergoing research investigations.
• Assess and monitor patients involved in clinical trials.
• Prepare research protocols and ensure their compliance.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Patient monitoring

Data collection and recording

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

As a result of unit expansion and portfolio development an exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 research nurse within the haematology research department to work across our Sutton and Chelsea branches. This is a pivotal role and you will be part of a multidisciplinary team including experienced medical and research staff, taking part in an exciting range of clinical research studies. Ideally with previous clinical research experience, you will work within the guidelines and policies for the conduct of clinical trials, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with the principles of GCP.

Working as a highly valued member of the MDT, we encourage further study and offer opportunities to attend overseas scientific meetings. We can also consider flexible working arrangements if required.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact John Barwood - Lead Research Nurse on 0208 915 4433 or [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate arrangements required for patients undergoing specialist investigations as part of the research protocol.
• Assess the patient prior to trial treatment, monitor the patient receiving trial treatment and follow the patient up on completion of trial treatment as required by the protocol.
• Collect and accurately record data in accordance with the requirements of the trial protocol.
• Participate in the design and preparation of research protocols, patient information sheets and other documentation associated with clinical trials, ensuring these are reviewed and updated as required.
• Safeguard the integrity of the trial by ensuring compliance with ICH GCP guidelines.
• Be involved with the running of several concurrent research studies.

About the role and department

The post holder will be work under the supervision of the senior research nursing team within the Haemato-Oncology research department and has a key role to play in the day to- day running of clinical trials within the Trust. Trials may be related to anti-cancer treatment (e.g. chemotherapy, radiotherapy, biological therapy, gene therapy or surgery), symptom management or other aspects of cancer care, such as screening. Central to the role are recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering a clinical trial. You will support patients who choose to participate in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients’ advocate. An important aspect of the role is the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies. The post holder will be involved in ensuring that any research undertaken within the department safeguards the wellbeing of the patients and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

Additional information

The Royal Marsden offers a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and flexible working requests from point of hire are welcomed to support work-life balance.

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025.