Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Developmental Research Nurse

The closing date is 30 May 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a qualified member of staff to help recruit Oncology patients to a wide range of commercial and non-commercial research trials within a long established research team.

The Post-holder will start at Band 5, over a 12 month period work through a research competency package provided by the Learning and Development Team, and once training is completed to the required level at the end of 12 months, will progress to Band 6.

The Oncology research team prides itself on delivering high quality clinical research. The research team works closely with multidisciplinary teams and works in an embedded way with frontline clinical staff. Team members have the opportunity to take ownership of their own portfolio of clinical trials whilst being supported by senior members of the team who have extensive research and clinical experience. This allows staff to work in a supported yet autonomous way. We are committed to staff development both as a team and on an individual basis. Research is seen as a core element of our Trust activity. Our organisation is known nationally as a forward thinking and innovative organisation in terms of clinical research delivery.

Main duties of the job

The role will include the delivery of novel chemotherapy and immunotherapy within our dedicated research treatment room, and prior experience in oncology would be expected. Training will be provided in research trial management according to the principles of GCP, and as a Band 5 the post-holder will be expected to work as a study coordinator under the guidance, support and supervision of Band 6s. Once the 12 month training period has been completed, the post-holder will be expected to work autonomously as a Band 6 with their own caseload of trials. We encourage attendance at MDT's, working autonomously and as part of the team, and looking outside the box at ways to recruit patients to our many research trials. We offer a friendly, adaptable environment to aid development in research.

About us

With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details

Date posted

20 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7179436

Job locations

Oncology Research City Campus NUHT, south entrance , Group 1 NCCTT, next to Fraser ward

Hucknall rd

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Completion of 12 month training period and competency package to progress from Band 5 to Band 6

Recruitment to Clinical Trials

Management of a clinical trial portfolio

Delivery of trial drugs to include cytotoxics and immunotherapy

Adherence to GCP

Team Working

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Completion of 12 month training period and competency package to progress from Band 5 to Band 6

Recruitment to Clinical Trials

Management of a clinical trial portfolio

Delivery of trial drugs to include cytotoxics and immunotherapy

Adherence to GCP

Team Working

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Current 1st level NMC/AHP registration

Desirable

  • First level BSc degree

Experience

Essential

  • Recent Haematology/Oncology experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of clinical trials

Communication and relationship

Essential

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills

Analytical and Judgement skill

Essential

  • Able to effectively respond to problems / situations

Desirable

  • Awareness of the process of research and development

Planning and organisation skil

Essential

  • Able to organise own workload

Desirable

  • Evidence of leading local projects
Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Current 1st level NMC/AHP registration

Desirable

  • First level BSc degree

Experience

Essential

  • Recent Haematology/Oncology experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of clinical trials

Communication and relationship

Essential

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills

Analytical and Judgement skill

Essential

  • Able to effectively respond to problems / situations

Desirable

  • Awareness of the process of research and development

Planning and organisation skil

Essential

  • Able to organise own workload

Desirable

  • Evidence of leading local projects

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Oncology Research City Campus NUHT, south entrance , Group 1 NCCTT, next to Fraser ward

Hucknall rd

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Oncology Research City Campus NUHT, south entrance , Group 1 NCCTT, next to Fraser ward

Hucknall rd

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Research Team Leader

Samantha Jones/Shameem Asif-Suleman

shameem.asifsuleman@nhs.net

01159691169

Details

Date posted

20 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7179436

Job locations

Oncology Research City Campus NUHT, south entrance , Group 1 NCCTT, next to Fraser ward

Hucknall rd

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


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