Paediatric Oncology Research Sister/Charge Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 12/10/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic and motivated Paediatric Nurse, or an Adult Nurse with significant paediatric experience, to join the Paediatric Oncology Research Team. It is a leadership position focused on coordinating and delivering clinical research studies in paediatric oncology. The post holder will ensure compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements, recruit and support patients, and maintain accurate research data. This role contributes to advancing paediatric cancer treatments and improving outcomes for children and their families.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver a portfolio of clinical research studies within paediatric oncology, ensuring compliance with study protocols, GCP standards and regulatory requirements.
- Identify, screen, recruit and support patients and relatives participating in research studies, obtaining informed consent or consultee agreement where appropriate.
- Collect, document and maintain accurate research data and study records to ensure data quality, audit readiness and participant safety.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, sponsors and research networks to support successful study delivery and achievement of recruitment targets.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Educated to Degree level, or equivalent.
- Evidence of on-going professional / academic development.
- Mentorship qualification (or evidence of meeting the outcomes of the NMC standards)
- Clinical Skills certification relevant to role and specialty
- Extensive post registration experience, including considerable senior band 5 experience in clinical research or a relevant clinical speciality
- Knowledge and experience within a relevant / acute healthcare / NHS setting
- Understanding of personal accountability
- Logical and consistent work and career pattern
- Recent management or leadership experience
- Interest in Clinical Research.
- Knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Knowledge of International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP).
- Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice.
Desirable criteria
- Specialist qualification i.e. SACT trained
- Certification Leadership or management course
- Clinical Research experience.
- Experience as an NMC / HCPC sign-off mentor or clinical practice assessor.
- Experience of leading the delivery of a clinical research project.
- Experience of being a link nurse (e.g. infection prevention, Manual handling, fire warden, etc)
- Demonstrate ability to liaise / collaborate with MDT
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
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University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Paediatric Oncology Research Sister/Charge Nurse
The closing date is 12 October 2026
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Paediatric Oncology Research Sister/Charge Nurse
Contract Type: Permanent
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Paediatric Nurse, or an Adult Nurse with significant paediatric experience , to join our dedicated Paediatric Oncology Research Team.
Previous oncology and research experience would be desirable but is not essential, as full support and training will be provided.
This rewarding leadership role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality, patient-centred research that is helping to advance paediatric cancer treatments and improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the future of paediatric cancer care while leading and supporting a dedicated research team committed to delivering excellent research and improving outcomes for patients and families.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and develop
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