Senior Clinical Research Nurse

NHS; Sutton; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Sutton is seeking a Band 7 Senior Research Nurse to manage cancer clinical trials. The ideal candidate will have prior oncology nursing experience and possess strong clinical research skills. You will support patients and coordinate clinical data, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and guidelines. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary based on experience and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for clinical and research skills development

Continuous learning with courses available

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior staff nurse or above in a clinical research environment.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Experience coordinating HRA submissions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of patients on clinical trials.
• Recruit, educate, and monitor patients entering clinical trials.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team for patient care coordination.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Oncology nursing experience

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Education

First level registration

Post registration oncology qualification

Research methods education

Tools

Access

Excel

SPSS

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Senior Research Nurse post within the Lerner Lung & Mesothelioma Research Unit (Cross site). We are a highly regarded busy multidisciplinary team performing both clinical and research work.

They will manage their own caseload of patients on clinical trials with the support of the wider research and clinical team. It is essential to have previous clinical research experience and/or Lung cancer experience. Preferably educated to degree level or equivalent, 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.

The successful applicant should have a flexible approach to their duties and the ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently. In addition, excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and being supportive and open to new initiatives are particularly valued by the team.

What is in it for you?

• Opportunities to develop your clinical and research skills.
• Continuous on-going learning with internal and external courses available.
• Flexible working arrangements may be considered
• Working as a highly valued member of the MDT.

Main duties of the job

The experienced research nurse works as a self-directed practitioner, with a key role to play in the organisation and management of clinical trials within the Trust. These trials may be related to anti-cancer treatment (e.g. chemotherapy, radiotherapy, biological therapy, gene therapy or surgery), symptom management or some other aspect of cancer care, such as screening.

Central to the role are the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering a clinical trial. Working closely with the principal investigator and members of the multidisciplinary team, you will support patients who choose to participate in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients' advocate.

You will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of a clinical research portfolio, collaborating with key personnel to ensure continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials.

About us

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.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways.

Details

Date posted: 06 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £53,751 to £60,651 a year Per Annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 282-CR905

Job locations: Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton, Sutton, SM2 5PT

Job responsibilities

• To assess and evaluate the progress of on-going clinical trials and research undertaken in the unit, maintaining an accurate account of the status of the projects and to regularly update the department on the status.
• To assist with the organisation and implementation of clinical trials, and liaising closely with the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate a co-ordinated approach to patient care.
• To ensure that proposed research projects for which the post-holder has responsibility are registered and reviewed by the Trusts R & D department and Research Ethics Committee (REC) prior to commencement and that updates and amendments are reported in a timely fashion.
• To liaise with pharmaceutical sponsors regarding feasibility and implementation aspects of proposed clinical trials.
• To liaise with the multidisciplinary team to promote and oversee the appropriate referral and recruitment of patients to research trials within the unit for which the post holder has a designated responsibility.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential:

• First level registration
• Post registration oncology qualification or equivalent relevant qualification
• Basic computer Literacy
• Research methods education
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable:

• Relevant diploma / degree
• Competence in research orientated PC software (Access, Excel, SPSS)

Experience

Essential:

• Experience as a senior staff nurse or above working in a clinical research environment
• Experience as a senior staff nurse in oncology nursing

Desirable:

• Previous experience in clinical speciality of post applied for e.g. haematology, gynaecology
• Personal and Leadership Management experience
• Experience of co-ordinating HRA submissions

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.