Senior Research Nurse (Oncology) | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cornwall is seeking an experienced research coordinator to manage clinical trials within Oncology. The role involves delivering academic and commercial research studies, supporting patient recruitment, and leading a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have experience in clinical research management and a strong understanding of good clinical practice. Flexible working arrangements may be available, with an application deadline on 28th September 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and coordinating clinical trials.
• Expertise in oncological clinical research and GCP.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage a portfolio of research studies in Oncology.
• Support recruitment and management of trial participants.
• Provide expert direction and management of staff.

Job description

Overview

Work with the Research Team to support the safe conduct of research in accordance with the UK Clinical Trials Regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and provide assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected. The post holder will be responsible for undertaking, co-ordinating and driving a team in the recruitment of patients to clinical trials. The post holder will work with the team lead to develop and grow the research portfolio across their designated speciality area. The post will involve managing and coordinating clinical trials collaboratively with the research and multidisciplinary teams. Be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and ongoing care of research participants, whilst maximising compliance with study/trial protocol. As a specialist role the post holder will provide expert direction, support, supervision and management of staff. They will assist with the training of staff to ensure they conform to protocol and practice guidelines. The role will be key in problem solving and solution driving issues, in order to ensure research is conducted safely, effectively and efficiently by all members of their team. Use relevant knowledge to perform research procedures in accordance with study protocols and extend this experience to support others in the research team and other health care professionals where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and clinically manage a portfolio of academic and commercial research studies, providing expert research support to investigators within the specialty of Oncology, with expectation to work across all research specialties and provide cover for colleagues as required.
• Support investigators and multidisciplinary teams to recruit and manage participants in accordance with study protocols and GCP.
• Collaborate with consultants, specialist nurses and other health professionals to gain clinical knowledge and skills across a variety of conditions.
• Lead and drive a team, with accountability for assessment, planning, organisation and ongoing care of research participants, ensuring compliance with study protocols.
• Provide expert direction, supervision and management of staff; assist with training to ensure adherence to protocol and practice guidelines.
• Identify and solve problems to ensure safe, effective and efficient conduct of research.
• Utilise relevant knowledge to perform research procedures per study protocols and extend experience to support others as appropriate.

About the employer

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, serving a population of around 500,000 people. The Trust employs approximately 6,700 staff and has a budget of around £580 million. It is a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site provides ongoing education for health professionals in clinical and non-clinical roles. The Trust is committed to developing clinical services and a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Additional information

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We reserve the right to close this advert early. Flexible working may be available (discuss at interview). Sponsorship may be offered but is not guaranteed. This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025.