Job summary
The
Team One Oncology Research Team is recruiting!
The
Research and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion. We
have several research specialities and the Team One Oncology research
portfolio is looking for a B5 Research Staff Nurse. It is a full time post
(1.0 WTE), with a temporary contract (1 years contract due to funding). This
post will be based at St James University Hospital.
The
post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and
delivery of the Team One Oncology Research Portfolio. The main tasks are:
treatment delivery, overseeing study visits and patient recruitment. 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.
Chemotherapy
competency is highly desirable or a willingness to work towards this.
If
you are interested in the post, we would like to encourage you to contact the
recruiting manager for an informal discussion.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
01/04/2026
Planned Interview
Date
15/04/2026
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 the Team One Oncology Research 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, co-ordination and
delivery of Team Ones Research portfolio, under the leadership of the
Research Team Manager, working alongside a dedicated team of Nurses and CTAs.
The
post holder will be working within a busy clinical research department with a
large portfolio of studies within Lung, Melanoma, Neuro-Oncology, Renal,
Bladder and Prostate. The post holders main task will be treatment delivery
for studies. A current chemotherapy competency is highly desirable or a
willingness to work towards this.
This
is an excellent opportunity to be part of an established, experienced and
supportive research team and to help maintain and grow an exciting research
portfolio.
You
will have excellent communication, time management and organisational skills,
with a sound clinical background. Oncology research experience is desirable.
A commitment to personal professional development as well as supportive
development of team members and the service is required.
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:
-
Patient-centred
-
Collaborative
-
Fair
-
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 be responsible for the safe delivery of direct and indirect
care
and
associated source data collection for clinical research studies undertaken in
the
department, in accordance with the UK Medicines for Human Use Clinical
Trial
Regulations.
The
post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, coordination,
implementation
and evaluation of individualised care plans for clinical trials
participants.
Additionally, they will provide patient centred care and support
clinical
trial participants focusing on high quality patient experience.
The
post holder will be involved in raising awareness and embedding research
within
LTHT and offering people opportunities to take part in research as part of
their
standard care pathway. They will act as a member of the multidisciplinary
team,
advising and supporting the clinical teams with research related matters
and
will also maintain their clinical skills. During exceptional times of need,
they
will
contribute to clinical service, as agreed with the Head of Nursing/AHP and in
line
with the Trusts escalation policy
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be responsible for the safe delivery of direct and indirect
care
and
associated source data collection for clinical research studies undertaken in
the
department, in accordance with the UK Medicines for Human Use Clinical
Trial
Regulations.
The
post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, coordination,
implementation
and evaluation of individualised care plans for clinical trials
participants.
Additionally, they will provide patient centred care and support
clinical
trial participants focusing on high quality patient experience.
The
post holder will be involved in raising awareness and embedding research
within
LTHT and offering people opportunities to take part in research as part of
their
standard care pathway. They will act as a member of the multidisciplinary
team,
advising and supporting the clinical teams with research related matters
and
will also maintain their clinical skills. During exceptional times of need,
they
will
contribute to clinical service, as agreed with the Head of Nursing/AHP and in
line
with the Trusts escalation policy
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1) (RN Adult for adult areas, RN Child or Registered Midwife for childrens areas)
- Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register or HCPC registered AHP
- Completed preceptorship period
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate clinical skills and be able to teach relevant skills to other staff.
- Current issues in health care and research
- An awareness of the roles and responsibilities of clinical research staff
- Basic understanding of research methodologies
Desirable
- Research experience/training
- Supporting Learners in Practice (SLIP)
- Understanding of Clinical Research including issue surrounding research ethics, drug development and management
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Patient centred
- Caring, compassionate and motivated
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans in line with trial protocols
- Good written and verbal skills
- Ability to support participants whilst on clinical trials and provide patient focused care
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Electronic data entry
- IV competent, Cannulation, ECG recording, and Venepuncture
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Information Technology skills
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1) (RN Adult for adult areas, RN Child or Registered Midwife for childrens areas)
- Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register or HCPC registered AHP
- Completed preceptorship period
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate clinical skills and be able to teach relevant skills to other staff.
- Current issues in health care and research
- An awareness of the roles and responsibilities of clinical research staff
- Basic understanding of research methodologies
Desirable
- Research experience/training
- Supporting Learners in Practice (SLIP)
- Understanding of Clinical Research including issue surrounding research ethics, drug development and management
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Patient centred
- Caring, compassionate and motivated
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans in line with trial protocols
- Good written and verbal skills
- Ability to support participants whilst on clinical trials and provide patient focused care
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Electronic data entry
- IV competent, Cannulation, ECG recording, and Venepuncture
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Information Technology skills
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.
