Clinical Research Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 11/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for a highly motivated Clinical Research Nurse to join the Experimental Cancer Medicine Team at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The nurse will support a portfolio of early phase research studies, including first-in-human drug trials, working with physicians and clinical trial administrators. Key responsibilities include coordinating trial protocols, supporting cancer patients, administering trial treatments, and carrying out assessments. The role requires a background in oncology, excellent communication skills, and flexibility.
Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse -Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
- First Degree or relevant clinical experience
Desirable criteria
- Post-graduate qualification in oncology and/or clinical research
- GCP/ICH recognised recent training
- Experience of oncology nursing
- Experience of working autonomously and as part of a Multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to demonstrate evidence of service improvement
- Experience of working in a clinical research environment
- Highly effective communication skills
- Advance organisational skills
- Good written and analytical skills
- Able to manage work autonomously and manage own workload
- Demonstrable IT Skills - able to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
- Intra-venous access and cannulation skills administration of IV chemotherapy
- Good presentation skills
- Knowledge of the clinical trial process
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP & research governance framework
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to specialist area
- Knowledge of Research Ethics Committees
- Knowledge of the purpose of clinical research
- Values
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
- Other
- Maintain professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues
- Demonstrates flexibility in working hours
- Assertiveness2
- Registered General Nurse -Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
- First Degree or relevant clinical experience
- Post-graduate qualification in oncology and/or clinical research
- GCP/ICH recognised recent training
- Experience of oncology nursing
- Experience of working autonomously and as part of a Multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to demonstrate evidence of service improvement
- Experience of working in a clinical research environment
- Highly effective communication skills
- Advance organisational skills
- Good written and analytical skills
- Able to manage work autonomously and manage own workload
- Demonstrable IT Skills - able to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
- Intra-venous access and cannulation skills administration of IV chemotherapy
- Good presentation skills
- Knowledge of the clinical trial process
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP & research governance framework
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to specialist area
- Knowledge of Research Ethics Committees
- Knowledge of the purpose of clinical research
- Values
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
- Other
- Maintain professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues
- Demonstrates flexibility in working hours
- Assertiveness2
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 6d ago · Closes in 9d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated nurse to join the Experimental Cancer Medicine Team (ECMT) at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. ECMT supports a growing portfolio of early phase research studies both commercial and investigator led, including first in human drug trials.The post holder will work alongside a team of physicians, research nurses & clinical trial administrators on a portfolio of trials providing support to patients, administering trial treatments & carrying out trial assessments for patients on study.
Research nursing is an exciting and developing role, supported through the R&I division with a good education and development package in place to ensure that staff reach their potential.
Central to this role is the responsibility of assessing and managing the care pathways including the delivery of all specified treatments for participants in research within a multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities of the post include the coordination of the trial protocols and support for cancer patients.
A background in oncology, flexibility in working, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Experience in clinical research would be desirable but not essential.An informal discussion about the post is strongly recommended with the possibility to spend some time with the team to understand better the requirement of the role.
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