Chemotherapy Clinical Research Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a motivated and skilled Chemotherapy Clinical Research Nurse to join the research workforce at East Kent Hospitals. The postholder will support high-quality oncology and haematology research studies, working autonomously within a multidisciplinary team to deliver clinical trials. Responsibilities include patient education, coordinating care, managing biological samples, and administering systemic anti-cancer therapies. The role requires hybrid working across multiple sites, primarily based at Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Degree or willingness to undertake
- Evidence of CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
- Recognised chemotherapy course
Desirable criteria
- Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience in oncology or haematology nursing
- Formal research training
- IATA training
- GCP training
- Clinical skills and experience
- Minimum of 3 years of post registration experience
- Proven SACT competence- completion of formal training
- 1 year experience as a band 5 in haemato-oncology setting
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
- Venepuncture/Cannulation/IV drug adminisation/CVAD access
- Proven experience as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage own time effectively with proven organisational skills
- Ability to work to targets and deadlines
- It skills including email and office packages
- Ability to work as part of a team with excellent collaborative and negotiation skills
- Previous experience of delivering cancer clinical trials
- Previous experience of working in clinical research within the NHS
- Experienced in teaching others and responding to learning needs
- Mentorship
- Previous line management experience
- Working knowledge and experience of the appraisal process
- Previous use of system: KOMS/DATIX/PAS/Imedidata/INFORM/REDCAP
- Governance
- Knowledge of clinical research standards and regulations
- Knowledge of safety reporting and pharmacovigilance
- Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and nationally
- Basic understanding of research design and methodology
- Personal/professional attributes
- Upholds and models the Trust values
- Professional and punctual
- Meticulous attention to detail and interpersonal skills
- Excellent team player
- Ongoing professional development
- Calm, supportive, motivated and adaptable
- Flexible attitude and enthusiasm
- Committed to self development
- Car owner and driver
- Qualifications and training
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Degree or willingness to undertake
- Evidence of CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
- Recognised chemotherapy course
- Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience in oncology or haematology nursing
- Formal research training
- IATA training
- GCP training
- Clinical skills and experience
- Minimum of 3 years of post registration experience
- Proven SACT competence- completion of formal training
- 1 year experience as a band 5 in haemato-oncology setting
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
- Venepuncture/Cannulation/IV drug adminisation/CVAD access
- Proven experience as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage own time effectively with proven organisational skills
- Ability to work to targets and deadlines
- It skills including email and office packages
- Ability to work as part of a team with excellent collaborative and negotiation skills
- Previous experience of delivering cancer clinical trials
- Previous experience of working in clinical research within the NHS
- Experienced in teaching others and responding to learning needs
- Mentorship
- Previous line management experience
- Working knowledge and experience of the appraisal process
- Previous use of system: KOMS/DATIX/PAS/Imedidata/INFORM/REDCAP
- Governance
- Knowledge of clinical research standards and regulations
- Knowledge of safety reporting and pharmacovigilance
- Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and nationally
- Basic understanding of research design and methodology
- Personal/professional attributes
- Upholds and models the Trust values
- Professional and punctual
- Meticulous attention to detail and interpersonal skills
- Excellent team player
- Ongoing professional development
- Calm, supportive, motivated and adaptable
- Flexible attitude and enthusiasm
- Committed to self development
- Car owner and driver
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 2d ago · Closes in 5d
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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Chemotherapy Clinical Research Nurse
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
The chemotherapy clinical research nurse role will be part of the research workforce within the Trust and will support the delivery of high-quality research studies. Our portfolio of oncology and haematology studies is increasing and we are therefore looking for a motivated, skilful and knowledgeable Systemic Anti Canter Therapy (SACT) trained nurse who works well as part of a team.Knowledge of clinical research is favourable but not essential.
T he postholder will be an autonomous practitioner working within the multidisciplinary team to deliver in-house, national and international clinical trials. Whilst the primary base will be at the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother hospital within the Clinical Research Facility (CRF), the post holder will be expected to work alongside the East Kent Cancer Research Centre, based at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital which will require hybrid working across all sites. This will require frequent travel between sites.
The post holder will provide specialised clinical nursing care, with a specific focus on the delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapies within a clinical trial setting.
PLEASE NOTE PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.
Main duties of the job
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