Clinical Research Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 18/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse to join the GI and Lymphoma Unit at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton. The role involves working within a busy multidisciplinary team, managing a portfolio of GI oncology/Lymphoma studies, and contributing to research delivery. The successful candidate will act as a keyworker for patients on clinical trials, ensuring optimal communication and high standards of patient care in accordance with GCP principles. The role focuses on recruitment, education, and monitoring of patients entering clinical trials, providing continued support and care.
Essential criteria
- First level registration;
- Post registration oncology qualification or equivalent relevant qualification;
- Basic computer Literacy
- Research methods education
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Relevant diploma / degree
- Competence in research orientated PC software (Access, Excel, SPSS)
- Experience as a senior staff nurse or above working in a clinical research environment
- Experience as a senior staff nurse in oncology nursing
- Previous experience in clinical speciality of post applied for e.g. haematology, gynaecology, palliative care
- Personal and Leadership Management experience
- Experience of co-ordinating IRAS submissions
- Education/Qualifications
- First level registration;
- Post registration oncology qualification or equivalent relevant qualification;
- Basic computer Literacy
- Research methods education
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Relevant diploma / degree
- Competence in research orientated PC software (Access, Excel, SPSS)
- Experience as a senior staff nurse or above working in a clinical research environment
- Experience as a senior staff nurse in oncology nursing
- Previous experience in clinical speciality of post applied for e.g. haematology, gynaecology, palliative care
- Personal and Leadership Management experience
- Experience of co-ordinating IRAS submissions
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £45,953 – £54,254 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Research Nurse
The closing date is 18 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse post within the GI and Lymphoma Unit. The post holder will be working in the GI and Lymphoma unit Unit at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust based at Sutton. We are a highly regarded busy multidisciplinary team performing both clinical and research work. Ideally with experience in clinical research and/or GI, and preferably educated to degree level, 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 will work as part of the research delivery team, managing a portfolio of GI oncology/Lymphoma studies, and contributing to the research delivery from this unit. The post holder will primarily work under the supervision of the Senior Research Nurse. They will fulfil the role of keyworker for patients enrolled on clinical trials, ensuring optimal communication and high standards of patient care in accordance with the principles of GCP. Central to the role are the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering a clinical trial.
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