Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research & Development Directorate to join us as a Research Nurse working on our Haematology portfolio. You will be responsible for delivering and clinically managing your own portfolio of academic and commercial research studies in Haematology and also providing research support to investigators. This post will enable you to gain clinical knowledge and skills around a variety of specialist conditions through working closely with the consultants and specialist nurses and multi-disciplinary teams.
This post would consider a current registered nurse to apply with research experience as part of a developmental role. This would include a 6-month period working at Band 5 where the nurse would be required to demonstrate objectives set out below to transition into a Band 6 Senior Research Nurse role (salary applicable to role).
Demonstrate accountability for driving and growing research portfolio
Demonstrate responsibility for maintaining quality standards and adherence to regulatory bodies such as MHRA
Demonstrate ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining professional standards and behaviours
Demonstrate building and maintaining professional relationships with the MDT and external stakeholders
Demonstrating supervisory roles and responsibilities and managing HR situations within scope of practice
Demonstrate ability to motivate staff in a positive direction
Main duties of the job
A central part of the role will be to ensure that you provide excellent research monitoring and care to patients who have consented to participate in research and that the research/clinical teams you work with are appropriately trained, supported and developed within their professional/research roles. An important aspect of the role will be the maintenance of highly accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies.
Within this post you will develop processes and systems for maximising the recruitment of patients to academic and commercial studies and will ensure that research patients/participants are monitored, supported and receive the highest level of research nursing care. You will work across a range of studies including observational research, novel drug therapy and clinical interventions. Under the direction of the Lead Consultants, Team Leader and Senior Research Nurses you will coordinate the clinical aspects of trials, participate in the recruitment and follow up of patients with responsibility for the assessment, planning and on-going care and safety of the research participants throughout their study journey. The post holder will be required to work autonomously with supervision and guidance of the Team Leader and Senior Research Nurses.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Details
Date posted
28 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
Depending on experience pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
156-7530913
Job locations
Haematology Research Team
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Haematology Research Team
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
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