Research Nurse | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Nurse with Oncology experience to join their research team. The role includes providing specialist clinical care, coordinating research studies, and supervising student nurses. The Trust offers training in research delivery within a supportive environment, along with flexible working hours. Ideal candidates should have current NMC registration and a passion for clinical research.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Comprehensive training and support

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in Oncology.
• Ability to coordinate and implement research studies.
• Experience in teaching and supporting learners in practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist research and clinical care to research participants.
• Manage and coordinate research studies.
• Supervise unregistered staff and students.

Skills

Oncology experience

Interpersonal communication

Organization and time management skills

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Education

Current NMC Registration

Post-registration experience within Oncology

Job description

Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. We are seeking enthusiastic Band 5 Nurses with Oncology experience and valid NMC registration to join our Research Team and develop a career in clinical research delivery. No research experience is necessary as training will be provided by our dedicated research education team; you will undergo a comprehensive induction and full research delivery training with ongoing training in a supportive environment.

The research at UHS focuses on a holistic approach to patient care and contributes to the future progress of health care. We strive to ensure that research is considered as a treatment option for all eligible patients, closely working with clinical teams and within patients\' clinical pathways to expand research opportunities and our research teams.

University Hospital Southampton is one of England\'s largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We are committed to providing a flexible working environment and champion individuality in a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

About the team

There are approximately 300 Research Nurses, AHPs, Midwives and Clinical Trials Assistants, working together across the Trust to bring exciting research opportunities to UHS for the benefit of our patients and the future of healthcare. The Early phase Oncology and ATIMP research nursing team provides regular contact with patients participating in research that makes a real difference to future patient care. You will join an enthusiastic, driven and caring research team to support embedded research teams across the trust and within our NIHR clinical research facility.

There is no set shift rotation; the majority of the time you will work Monday to Friday 8-4pm, with potential for flexible hours including long days, night, and weekends on an ad hoc basis as per study requirements.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for providing specialist research and clinical care to research participants.
• Assist in the management, coordination and implementation of research studies in the Early Phase Oncology and ATIMP team.
• Provide clinical supervision to unregistered staff and students.

What we’re looking for

• Current NMC Registered nurse with post-registration experience within Oncology.
• NHS or equivalent experience.
• An interest in working in clinical research.
• Good interpersonal communication, organisation and time management skills.
• Clear written communication with attention to detail and IT literate.
• Able to work flexible hours including shifts and night duty rotation.
• Evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice.

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Sep 2025