Job summary
The
GI/Germ Cell and Sarcoma Oncology Research Team is recruiting!
The
Research and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion. We
have several research specialities and the GI/Germ Cell and Sarcoma research
portfolio is looking for a Band 6 Research Nurse. It is a full time (1.0 WTE),
with a permanent contract. This post will be based at St James Hospital, Leeds,
but may need to travel to other hospitals within Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust.
The
post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and delivery
of the GI/Germ Cell and Sarcoma Research Portfolio. The main tasks are: Patient
recruitment, SACT treatment delivery and data collection. In addition of being
responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning,
delivery, safety, and patient satisfaction are to a very high standards,
compliance with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and national
guidance and legislation is required
If you are interested in the post, we would like to
encourage you to contact the recruiting manager for an informal discussion.
Planned Interview
Date
12/01/2026
Main duties of the job
We
are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated individual with a keen
interest in research to work within Team 2a, the GI/Germ Cell and Sarcoma
Oncology team.
The
post holder will be required to work alongside industry partners, the
National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN)
Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments,
attending regional and national meetings as required. The post holder will
contribute actively to the conduct, coordination and delivery of the GI/Germ
Cell and Sarcoma Research Portfolio, under the leadership of the Senior
Research Nurse, working alongside a dedicated team of Nurses and CTA's. The
post will cover both the inpatient and outpatient settings with the caseload
varying in size and complexity according to the trial portfolio. Post holder
must be a Registered Nurse (Adults) who is Chemo competent or willing to
undergo training, with significant post registration experience.
About us
Research
is at the heart of our Trust. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is involved in
research at all levels, developing and trialling new treatments for patients.
We believe that being involved in cutting-edge research helps us provide
better care to our patients.
Over
the next 5 years, we aim to be the best Trust to deliver high-quality
clinical research and to champion research amongst our staff. We also aim to
support and grow our world-class clinical infrastructure and assets for
research and innovation.
We
have a very proactive Research Academy. It offers an extensive programme of
education and training tailored to meet the needs of individuals, teams
involved in clinical research delivery in Health and Social Care.
Our
five Trust values are part of what make us different. They have been
developed by our staff. They are:
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Patient-centred
-
Collaborative
-
Fair
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Accountable
-
Empowered
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 contribute actively to the conduct, coordination and
delivery of the Research Portfolio, under the leadership of the
Senior
Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP. Working effectively with the immediate and
broader
multidisciplinary team (MDT), being 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.
The
post holder will support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP, Principle
Investigators
and associated multidisciplinary colleagues in the planning, scheduling,
conduct,
recruitment, patient care, support and data collection required for all
studies
within
the department. They will be responsible for developing their own clinical
practice,
maintaining competencies (related to the research portfolio) and where
appropriate
taking delegated responsibility for the clinical elements of studies in line
with
Trust policies and study protocols.
Working
effectively and proactively with agreed external agencies and collaborative
partners,
the individual will adhere to agreed study pathways and processes to
derive
accurate and robust data capture, 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 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 act as a role model developing the research team and
ensuring
effective
management of the department in the absence of the Senior Research
Nurse/Midwife/AHP.
During
exceptional times of need, you will contribute to clinical service, as agreed
with
the Matron for the CSU and in line with the Trusts escalation policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination and
delivery of the Research Portfolio, under the leadership of the
Senior
Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP. Working effectively with the immediate and
broader
multidisciplinary team (MDT), being 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.
The
post holder will support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP, Principle
Investigators
and associated multidisciplinary colleagues in the planning, scheduling,
conduct,
recruitment, patient care, support and data collection required for all
studies
within
the department. They will be responsible for developing their own clinical
practice,
maintaining competencies (related to the research portfolio) and where
appropriate
taking delegated responsibility for the clinical elements of studies in line
with
Trust policies and study protocols.
Working
effectively and proactively with agreed external agencies and collaborative
partners,
the individual will adhere to agreed study pathways and processes to
derive
accurate and robust data capture, 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 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 act as a role model developing the research team and
ensuring
effective
management of the department in the absence of the Senior Research
Nurse/Midwife/AHP.
During
exceptional times of need, you will contribute to clinical service, as agreed
with
the Matron for the CSU and in line with the Trusts escalation policy.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of computer databases and administration
- Knowledge of clinical research specific issues
Desirable
- Relevant clinical experience
- Research Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1or 2) (RN Adult for adult areas and RN Child for childrens areas), Midwife or HCPC AHP or Clinical Research Practitioner registered (including registration to AHCS)
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Research qualification (e.g. certificate/MSc in clinical research)
- Non-Medical Prescribing (in some specific roles this may be an essential requirement for Registered Nurses and Midwife)
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Autonomy
- Independence
- Capable of lateral thinking
- IT Skills
- Time management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Implementation of good clinical practice
- Clinical Research
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The challenges of SACT delivery alongside the management of a portfolio of Research studies. How would you manage this? (15 Mins presentation, 45 mins interview.
Desirable
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Recent professional development
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of computer databases and administration
- Knowledge of clinical research specific issues
Desirable
- Relevant clinical experience
- Research Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1or 2) (RN Adult for adult areas and RN Child for childrens areas), Midwife or HCPC AHP or Clinical Research Practitioner registered (including registration to AHCS)
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Research qualification (e.g. certificate/MSc in clinical research)
- Non-Medical Prescribing (in some specific roles this may be an essential requirement for Registered Nurses and Midwife)
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Autonomy
- Independence
- Capable of lateral thinking
- IT Skills
- Time management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Implementation of good clinical practice
- Clinical Research
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The challenges of SACT delivery alongside the management of a portfolio of Research studies. How would you manage this? (15 Mins presentation, 45 mins interview.
Desirable
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Recent professional development
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
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).
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).
