Senior Research Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a Band 7 Research Nurse position within the Renal and Melanoma Units at The Royal Marsden. The role involves managing and facilitating clinical research projects, ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP and Research Governance Guidelines. The nurse will screen, recruit, and support patients participating in various studies, acting as their advocate. It requires excellent communication, decision-making skills, and the ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
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
- Personal and Leadership Management experience
- Experience of co-ordinating HRA 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
- Personal and Leadership Management experience
- Experience of co-ordinating HRA submissions
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £58,133 – £65,261 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Research Nurse
The closing date is 17 September 2026
Job summary
Band 7 Research Nurse- Renal and Melanoma Units, Chelsea (Fulltime is preferred but will consider part time. Please indicate this clearly in your supporting statement)
The Renal and Melanoma Unit at the Royal Marsden is looking for an experienced research nurse to join our team. We have a large research portfolio and are looking for someone who is motivated with an enthusiastic approach to work. A growing part of our interest is with cellular therapies in solid tumours and as such we would especially welcome applicants with experience in this field.
We are looking for Band 7 nurse who is committed to providing a high standard of care to our research patients. This post will involve the management, administration and facilitation of research projects in accordance with ICH-GCP and Research Governance Guidelines. You will be expected to screen, recruit, support and be an advocate to patients on cutting edge Commercial, RMH sponsored and Observational studies.
The post requires excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise and a flexible working approach. The post holder must have the confidence to make decisions, solve problems and work autonomously as well as within the multidisciplinary team. Oncology experience in kidney cancer and melanoma is
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