Job summary
The
Interventional Oncology (IO) Research Team is currently recruiting a Senior
Research Nurse to support the delivery and growth of our innovative research
portfolio.
Location:
St Jamess Hospital
Contract:
Full-time, Permanent
This
exciting opportunity is ideal for an experienced nurse with a strong
background in IO. The successful candidate will play a key role in the
coordination and conduct of clinical research, while also leading a dedicated
team to ensure excellence in care, safety, and patient experience.
You
will be responsible for maintaining high standards in clinical care planning
and delivery, ensuring compliance with Trust policies, study protocols, and
national research regulations.
If
youre passionate about advancing interventional oncology research and would
like to learn more, we warmly invite you to contact the recruiting manager
for an informal conversation.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
10/11/2025
Planned Interview
Date
21/11/2025
Main duties of the job
We
are seeking a proactive, self-motivated individual with a genuine passion for
clinical research to join our dynamic Interventional Oncology (IO) Research
Team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that is at the
forefront of delivering innovative and impactful research projects that
directly benefit our patients.
The
IO team is recognised for its pioneering approach and commitment to advancing
cancer care through cutting-edge interventional studies. As part of this
role, you will contribute to the development and delivery of complex trials
that explore novel therapies and technologies.
The
successful candidate will work collaboratively with a wide range of
stakeholders, including industry partners, the National Institute for Health
and Care Research (NIHR), the Research and Development Network (RDN)
Yorkshire and Humber, and colleagues across neighbouring NHS Trusts and
academic institutions. You will be expected to represent the IO team at
regional and national meetings, helping to shape the future of oncology
research through shared learning and strategic collaboration
About us
Research
is a core part of our mission at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Across all
specialties, we actively contribute to the development and evaluation of new
treatments that improve patient care. Engaging in high-quality research
enhances our services and drives innovation throughout the Trust.
Over
the next five years, we aim to be a national leader in clinical research
delivery. We are committed to fostering a strong research culture among staff
and strengthening our infrastructure to support research and innovation.
Our
Research Academy supports this ambition by offering a comprehensive programme
of education and training, tailored to individuals and teams involved in
clinical research across Health and Social Care.
Our
work is guided by five Trust values, developed by our staff:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
These
values shape our approach to research and ensure our work remains inclusive
and impactful.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of the clinical
research within the Research and Innovation (R&I) department.
Additionally, where appropriate, they will provide professional, clinical,
managerial leadership and supervision for the research delivery team. In
collaboration with the immediate and broader multidisciplinary team (MDT), be
responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning,
delivery, safety and patient satisfaction is to a very high standard, compliant
with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and national guidance
and legislation.
Working
effectively and proactively with senior colleagues, the MDT and agreed
external agencies and collaborative partners, the individual will adhere to
agreed study pathways and processes to derive accurate and robust data
capture, of observational and interventional studies, and ensure
pharmacovigilance is maintained.
The
post holder will be involved in ensuring that research undertaken within the
department safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within the
confines of ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines for Research, EU
directive, UK Governance Framework and
other
relevant UK legislation pertaining to the conduct and delivery of research.
The
post holder will be instrumental in implementing team objectives to enhance
the performance and development of the Research Nurses/Midwives, Allied
Health Professional(AHPs), and Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS)
registerd and other research delivery staff.
They
will act as a role model developing the research team, ensuring effective
management of the department. During exceptional times of
need,
you will contribute to clinical service, as agreed with the Matron for the
Clinical Service Unit (CSU) and in line with the Trusts escalation policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of the clinical
research within the Research and Innovation (R&I) department.
Additionally, where appropriate, they will provide professional, clinical,
managerial leadership and supervision for the research delivery team. In
collaboration with the immediate and broader multidisciplinary team (MDT), be
responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning,
delivery, safety and patient satisfaction is to a very high standard, compliant
with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and national guidance
and legislation.
Working
effectively and proactively with senior colleagues, the MDT and agreed
external agencies and collaborative partners, the individual will adhere to
agreed study pathways and processes to derive accurate and robust data
capture, of observational and interventional studies, and ensure
pharmacovigilance is maintained.
The
post holder will be involved in ensuring that research undertaken within the
department safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within the
confines of ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines for Research, EU
directive, UK Governance Framework and
other
relevant UK legislation pertaining to the conduct and delivery of research.
The
post holder will be instrumental in implementing team objectives to enhance
the performance and development of the Research Nurses/Midwives, Allied
Health Professional(AHPs), and Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS)
registerd and other research delivery staff.
They
will act as a role model developing the research team, ensuring effective
management of the department. During exceptional times of
need,
you will contribute to clinical service, as agreed with the Matron for the
Clinical Service Unit (CSU) and in line with the Trusts escalation policy.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Insight into clinical speciality
- Understanding and experience of the research process and clinical research specific issues
- Standards of professional practice
- Evidence of managing staff and performance management strategies
- Evidence of clinical audit, service development or facilitation of change management
- Experience of computer database and administration
Desirable
- Budgetary management experience
- Experience of recruitment and selection process
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Professional and patient focused
- Flexible, adaptable, innovator capable of lateral thinking
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage and identify stress in others
- Able to deliver feedback effectively
- Assertive/self-confident to motivate self and others
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to communicate complicated information effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrates influencing and negotiation skills
- Displays high motivation and commitment to success
- Demonstrates problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Education, training and appraisal skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RN Child or Midwife for Childrens areas), Midwife or HCPC registered AHP, or AHCS voluntary (including CRP) or statutory (including Clinical Scientist) registered
- Degree, or working towards, or equivalent professional experience
- Recognised post-registration qualification in speciality
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of effective professional and leadership development
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescribing (in some specific roles this may be an essential requirement)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Insight into clinical speciality
- Understanding and experience of the research process and clinical research specific issues
- Standards of professional practice
- Evidence of managing staff and performance management strategies
- Evidence of clinical audit, service development or facilitation of change management
- Experience of computer database and administration
Desirable
- Budgetary management experience
- Experience of recruitment and selection process
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Professional and patient focused
- Flexible, adaptable, innovator capable of lateral thinking
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage and identify stress in others
- Able to deliver feedback effectively
- Assertive/self-confident to motivate self and others
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to communicate complicated information effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrates influencing and negotiation skills
- Displays high motivation and commitment to success
- Demonstrates problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Education, training and appraisal skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RN Child or Midwife for Childrens areas), Midwife or HCPC registered AHP, or AHCS voluntary (including CRP) or statutory (including Clinical Scientist) registered
- Degree, or working towards, or equivalent professional experience
- Recognised post-registration qualification in speciality
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of effective professional and leadership development
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescribing (in some specific roles this may be an essential requirement)
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.
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
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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.
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).
